EU and India agree trade pact after decades of talks 

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. 

India and the European Union have agreed on a free trade agreement, prime minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday, capping nearly two decades of negotiations at a time of strained ties with Washington.

“This free trade agreement will strengthen confidence of investors, business in India,” Mr Modi said in remarks at an energy event. He added that the pact will strengthen trade and global supply chains while boosting India’s manufacturing and services sectors.