European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will ask for Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s assistance to enforce sanctions on Russia when the two leaders meet this week in New Delhi.

Its their first commitment to a deadline on talks that have been going for years, as they look to soften the effect of tariff increases from the US.

The head of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, is in Delhi to strengthen trade and diplomatic ties with India amid looming tariff threats from the US. Von der Leyen is due to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday.

India and the European Union have agreed to finalize a long-pending free trade agreement this year and boost cooperation in trade, technology, connectivity and defense, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the European Commission chief said Friday.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi applauds after the press statement by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, left, in New Delhi, India, Friday, Feb. 28, 2025. (AP Photo/Manish Swarup)

India and the EU announced strategic agreements covering trade, technology, security, and sustainability. The two sides also pledged to complete a Free Trade Agreement by year-end.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen aim to finalize a free trade deal and strengthen technology and defense cooperation between India and the EU. The leaders emphasized enhancing their strategic partnership,

A large delegation of the European Commission on Friday held talks with Indian officials in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the President of the European Commission,Ursula von der Leyen in the national capital.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in Delhi to discuss enhancing their strategic partnership. Von der

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen's visit to India was described as unprecedented and landmark. During the visit, she and Prime Minister Narendra Modi discussed various topics including trade,

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday held talks with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, focusing on imparting fresh momentum to the India-European Union (EU) strategic partnership.