European Climate Envoys Visit India
Climate envoys from:
Denmark, Germany, the Netherlands, Sweden, and the European External Action Service (EEAS).
Held meetings in New Delhi with:
Prime Minister’s Office, Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, industry stakeholders, and research institutions.
Objectives of the Joint Diplomatic Mission
Strengthen EU-India cooperation on:
Climate action, trade, and investment.
In context of upcoming international climate negotiations (COP30 in Brazil, November 2025).
Organised in coordination with the European Commission (EC).
Follow-up to February 2025 visit by EC College of Commissioners.
India-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA)
PM Narendra Modi and EC President Ursula von der Leyen announced:
Goal to conclude India-EU FTA by end of 2025.
Key Statements by EU Representatives
Prince Jaime de Bourbon de Parme (Netherlands Climate Envoy):
Called India an “incredibly important trading partner”.
EU aims to be a stable and reliable partner in a dynamic global scenario.
Noted India's positive receptiveness during discussions.
Anthony Agotha (EEAS Climate & Environment Envoy):
Emphasised EU's reliability and transparency.
Stressed that both India and EU are:
Democracies
Pluralist societies
Committed to multilateral order.
Strategic Significance
EU's aim:
Reaffirm commitment to clean energy transition.
Understand India’s climate challenges and policy goals.
Deepen bilateral climate trade and investment ties.
Strengthen multilateral climate diplomacy.
Global Climate Context
30th UN Climate Change Conference (COP30) to be held in Belem, Brazil (November 2025).
Background of:
US withdrawal from Paris Agreement (Trump era).
Rise in climate-related trade tensions (e.g., tariff wars).
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