EU heads of missions held a luncheon meeting with senior Congress leaders, including Rahul Gandhi (Leader of the Opposition) and Salman Khurshid (Congress foreign affairs head), to discuss the flourishing strategic partnership between the European Union and India. EU envoy Herve Delphin noted that the meeting addressed evolving geopolitical dynamics both in India and globally. The EU-India relationship has gained momentum recently, particularly following the attendance of European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President Antonio Costa at India's Republic Day celebrations on January 26. Furthermore, the conclusion of negotiations for a free trade agreement (FTA) on January 27 has been termed the 'mother of all deals.' Delphin characterized the EU-India partnership as limitless, ambitious, and progressive, indicating a significant elevation in the relationship's qualitative and strategic dimensions.