PM Modi receives from Charles Michel, President of European Council

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New Delhi : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on December 21, 2019, received a call from Charles Michel, President of European Council. The Prime Minister warmly congratulated Michel on assumption of the office of the President of the European Council and conveyed best wishes for a successful tenure. He expressed confidence that India-EU partnership will be further strengthened under the leadership of Michel.

Recalling his meeting with Michel in New York on the sidelines of UNGA earlier this year, PM Modi mentioned that India was committed to making progress on issues of mutual interest, including BTIA, Connectivity Partnership, Europol, Euroatom, Counter Terrorism, Climate Change, etc, according to a PIB release.

Both the leaders agreed to hold the next India-EU Summit at an early opportunity next year in Brussels. Dates in this regard will be decided through diplomatic channels.