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flag India and the EU advance trade talks amid differing priorities, with India resisting Western alignment demands.

flag India and the EU are in ongoing talks for a free trade agreement, with the 13th round in New Delhi and the next in October in Brussels. flag The EU has expanded negotiations to include defense, security, technology, and climate under a "New Strategic Agenda," aiming to deepen strategic ties. flag Indian Prime Minister Modi has welcomed the initiative, but India remains committed to strategic autonomy, resisting pressure to align with Western positions on Ukraine or reduce ties with Russia. flag Concerns in New Delhi about the EU’s approach, seen as presumptuous and influenced by U.S. interests, could hinder progress. flag India’s efforts to diversify trade with 40 countries and its firm stance against external demands suggest that a successful agreement will require mutual respect and balanced negotiation, not one-sided expectations.

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