New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday pitched for bringing out an "action-oriented" agenda to further expand ties between India and the 27-nation European Union within a stipulated time frame.
In his inaugural remarks at the 15th EU-India summit, the Prime Minister said that he was committed to enhance ties with the grouping, noting that a long-term strategic perspective should be adopted to boost the relationship.
"We should go for an action-oriented agenda to expand ties and it can be implemented within a stipulated time frame," Modi said at the virtual summit.
Calling India and EU as "natural partners", the Prime Minister said that the partnership is beneficial for peace and stability in the world.
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"India and EU share universal values like democracy, pluralism, respect for international institutions, inclusivity, multilateralism, freedom and transparency," he said.