First-ever European Legal Gateway Office
was inaugurated in New Delhi
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First-ever European Legal
Gateway Office was inaugurated in New Delhi.
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It was inaugurated in the
presence of External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar, Executive Vice-President
of the European Commission for Technological Sovereignty, Security and
Democracy, Henna Virkkunen and Director General of the International Centre for
Migration Policy Development, Sussane Raab.
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Dr Jaishankar stated that
the initiative reflects the growing depth, confidence and maturity of the
India–European Union strategic partnership.
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India and the EU are
emerging as natural and preferred partners with increasing strategic
convergence.
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The roadmap for a shared
future was strengthened through progress on the India–EU FTA negotiations and
the Security and Defence Partnership.
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The adoption of the
“Towards 2030: Joint India-EU Comprehensive Strategic Agenda” was said to have
opened a new chapter in bilateral ties.
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The establishment of the
Legal Gateway Office was described as a concrete step translating broader
understandings into action.
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India’s large young population
and rapidly growing skilled workforce were emphasised as major strengths.
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It was observed that
India is increasingly contributing to global talent pools in digital,
scientific and emerging technologies.
¨ The initiative was aligned with India’s belief that global challenges require connected societies and cooperative solutions.\
¨ The Legal Gateway Office is expected to further facilitate mobility, legal cooperation and deeper India-EU engagement.
