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European Council President António Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen travelled to India for the 16th EU–India Summit on 27 January 2026, after joining Republic Day celebrations as guests of honour.
European Council President António Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen travelled to India to attend the Republic Day parade on 26 January 2026 and to represent the European Union at the 16th EU–India Summit in New Delhi on 27 January. The agenda is expected to cover trade, security and defence, clean transition priorities, and broader people-to-people cooperation.
The European Council said India is a crucial partner for the EU as António Costa and Ursula von der Leyen travel to New Delhi for Republic Day engagements and the EU–India Summit on 27 January 2026. Trade, security, clean transition and people-to-people links are among the stated priorities.
India’s Eastern Naval Command says Visakhapatnam will host a rare triple convergence in 2026: the International Fleet Review, Exercise MILAN-26, and the Indian Ocean Naval Symposium conclave. The Navy expects participation from around 20 nations and says the events will highlight interoperability and maritime cooperation.
India’s Republic Day parade in New Delhi drew international focus with visiting European leaders in attendance. The event combined military showcases, cultural floats and flypasts, while parallel parades were held across the country amid tight security.
European Council President António Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen travelled to India for the 16th EU–India Summit on 27 January 2026, while also attending India’s Republic Day parade on 26 January as chief guests. EU statements said the summit will focus on trade, security and defence, the clean transition and people-to-people ties—signalling a push to strengthen cooperation amid wider global uncertainties.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, in India for the Republic Day celebrations and summit meetings, said that a successful India makes the world more stable, prosperous and secure—framing New Delhi as a key global partner as trade and strategic talks advance.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said India’s success strengthens global stability, prosperity and security, a day before the India–EU summit. She and European Council President António Costa attended the Republic Day parade as chief guests, in a rare joint appearance by the EU’s two top leaders on India’s national stage.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said a successful India makes the world more stable, prosperous and secure after attending India’s Republic Day celebrations in New Delhi. She and European Council President Antonio Costa were chief guests at the parade. Their remarks and visit come just before the India–EU summit scheduled for 27 January 2026, where trade and strategic cooperation are set to dominate discussions.
IMD forecast says a new western disturbance from January 26 will trigger widespread rain/snow in the western Himalayas and storms in adjoining plains, with peak intensity expected around January 27–28 and continued fog and cold-wave pockets till January 26.
India and the European Union are expected to adopt a comprehensive agenda spanning prosperity, tech, security and connectivity at the 16th EU–India summit on 27 January 2026. The meeting could also bring an announcement on concluding negotiations for the long-running free trade agreement.
European Council President António Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen arrived in New Delhi on Sunday, January 25, 2026, receiving a ceremonial welcome and Guard of Honour as they begin a state visit timed with India’s Republic Day celebrations. Their presence as chief guests is being read as a signal of a closer India–EU strategic partnership, with trade and geopolitical coordination expected to feature prominently in discussions.