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On this Special Report, India Today's Aishwarya Paliwal provides an in-depth analysis of External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar's endorsement of the landmark India-EU trade deal. Reporting on the significance of the agreement, Paliwal highlights the Minister's view that the 'India-EU summit is to strengthen the multipolarity and help de-risk the global order.' The transcript details how the Free Trade Agreement (FTA), along with security, defence, and mobility partnerships, forms the foundation for a deeper strategic relationship. Paliwal explains that both India and the European Union identified a critical need for a broader framework and newer, solid markets amidst global shifts. The discussion also touches upon the collaborative efforts between India and European nations regarding the situation in Ukraine, emphasizing a shared commitment to global peace and stability. This report underscores the diplomatic and economic milestones achieved through the comprehensive framework of cooperation signed between the two major powers.
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