In a strong show of climate diplomacy, five European Climate Envoys wrapped up a three-day visit to India, reaffirming the European Union’s commitment to being a long-term and stable partner in India’s journey towards a clean, circular, and competitive economy under the Viksit Bharat 2047 vision.
Representatives from Denmark, Germany, The Netherlands, Sweden, and the European External Action Service (EEAS) highlighted the success of their trip, which included high-level meetings with Indian officials across key ministries, including the Prime Minister’s Office, NITI Aayog, and the ministries handling climate, energy, trade, and finance.
Their goal? To strengthen diplomatic and economic ties around green growth and clean energy, while aligning India-EU cooperation more closely on multilateral climate diplomacy and climate-resilient trade.
The visiting envoys noted India’s readiness for deeper engagement, calling the discussions “cordial and constructive.” Conversations focused on specific areas for joint investment and trade in electric vehicles, green hydrogen, critical minerals, sustainable transport, and adaptation solutions.
“The EU remains a reliable partner in India’s clean transition journey,” the envoys stated, praising India’s potential as the world’s largest democracy with a skilled, young workforce to lead a global clean economy.
Their visit comes on the heels of the historic College of European Commissioners’ official visit to India in February the first ever such visit outside Europe since their new mandate began. During that visit, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi pledged to elevate the India-EU Strategic Partnership, which has already spanned over two decades.
As India moves forward with its Viksit Bharat 2047 plan a long-term vision to become a developed nation by its 100th year of independence the EU is positioning itself not just as a trade ally but as a key partner in sustainability and innovation.
With the EU being India’s biggest trade partner and among the top contributors to climate finance and foreign investment, both sides emphasized the importance of a values-based alliance rooted in democracy, rule of law, and a rules-based global order.
In a world of growing climate challenges and geopolitical shifts, the message from the EU was clear: India and Europe must walk the path together for shared prosperity, climate resilience, and global stability.
