Founder and Chairman of Bharti Enterprises, Sunil Bharti Mittal, has welcomed the signing of the India–European Union Free Trade Agreement (FTA), describing it as a landmark step in deepening bilateral ties amid a shifting global economic landscape. He underscored the agreement’s significance in reinforcing trust, stability, and long-term collaboration between India and the EU.
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Mittal noted that the FTA reflects strong political leadership on both sides and opens up fresh opportunities for cooperation across critical sectors such as digital infrastructure, space connectivity, and secure networks. He highlighted that the agreement positions India as an attractive partner for European investors seeking to innovate and scale for global markets, while also enabling Indian companies to expand their footprint in Europe.
Sharing his views on the development, Mittal said:
“The signing of the India-EU FTA reflects the decisive leadership and strategic resolve of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and the European political leadership in strengthening the India–EU partnership.
In a changing global economic order, the agreement sends a powerful signal of trust, stability, and long-term partnership.
I am confident that this FTA will open new avenues for collaboration, particularly in digital infrastructure, space connectivity, and secure networks, offering European investors a compelling opportunity to innovate and scale with India for global markets.
This agreement also opens opportunities for Indian companies like Airtel to invest in the digital infrastructure in Europe.
I congratulate our leadership and the people of India and the European Union on this turning point in our shared future.”
