European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen visited Lodhi Garden in Delhi on Friday. Surrounded by ancient monuments, lush greenery, and vibrant birdlife, she immersed herself in the essence of India's incredible heritage.

Highlighting the need to bolster cooperation between new Delhi and Brussels in the areas of digital technology, Artificial Intelligence and defence, EU President Ursula von der Leyen termed India as a "pillar of certainty" for Europe in an "increasingly uncertain world".

It is too early to discuss the potential lifting of European sanctions on Russia. First, Russia must demonstrate with concrete actions that it really seeks peace, stated European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen during a meeting with the media following the Support Ukraine plenary session.