Senior Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Salman Khurshid met European Union heads of mission in Delhi to discuss India-EU relations

May 14, 2026: Rahul Gandhi and Salman Khurshid held a luncheon meeting with European Union heads of mission as part of the EU's ongoing engagement with Indian political parties.

According to Herve Delphin, the discussions focused on the 'thriving EU-India strategic partnership' and evolving geopolitical developments in India and across the world.

Delphin shared details of the meeting on X, stating that the interaction covered a wide range of strategic and diplomatic issues. The meeting comes at a time when ties between European Union and India have gained fresh momentum through increased diplomatic engagement and economic cooperation.

The India-EU relationship has strengthened in recent months, especially after Ursula von der Leyen and Antonio Costa attended India's 77th Republic Day celebrations as chief guests. India and the 27-nation bloc also concluded negotiations for a Free Trade Agreement on January 27, which has been described as the 'mother of all deals.' Earlier this month, Delphin had described the India-EU partnership as 'limitless, ambitious and progressive.'