At top secretaries' meeting ahead of EU delegation visit, focus on cohesive, collaborative approach

Signalling a high political priority in pursuing economic integration with the European Union (EU) amid shared concerns about the overcapacity in China and uncertainties in the global trade order due to tariff threats by US President Donald Trump, a meeting convened by the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) with top secretaries ahead of a high-level EU delegation visit starting Thursday focused on the need for a cohesive, and collaborative, approach. This comes as Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President of the European Commission (EC), Ursula von der Leyen are expected to discuss a range of issues, including negotiations for a trade…