<h1>Modi and Von der Leyen Discuss Strengthening India-EU Trade and Investment Ties Amid Global Geopolitical Concerns</h1> Prime Minister Modi and European Commission President Von der Leyen held discussions to strengthen the India-EU strategic partnership, focusing on advancing trade negotiations and enhancing trade and investment ties. The EU delegation arrived for a two-day visit, with topics including the Russia-Ukraine conflict and Indo-Pacific developments on the agenda. A joint statement is anticipated. The EU aims to expand its trade with India, with bilateral trade in goods reaching USD 135 billion in 2023-24, and trade in services at USD 53 billion. The EU's investments in India are over USD 117 billion, while Indian investments in the EU are around USD 40 billion.