Ursula von der Leyen: 'Successful India makes world more stable' ahead of 'mother of all deals'

• European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen stated that a successful India contributes to a more stable, prosperous, and secure world.
• She attended India's 77th Republic Day celebrations as a chief guest, alongside European Council President António Costa, marking a historic joint presence.
• Von der Leyen is on a three-day visit to India, with summit-level talks scheduled with Prime Minister Modi.
• The visit coincides with the 16th India-EU Summit, where a long-pending free trade agreement, dubbed the 'mother of all deals,' is expected to conclude.
• The proposed trade pact aims to create a combined market of nearly two billion people and could see India reduce import duties on EU cars.

Why It Matters: EU leaders emphasize India's global stability role as a major trade deal nears completion.