India’s stance on the conflict has been clear and unwavering. Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasises the need for a “world not at war" and asserts that “solutions cannot be found on the battlefield"

Von der Leyen, accompanied by the EU College of Commissioners or senior political leaders of the bloc, began a high-profile two-day visit to India on Thursday.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Friday promised to push to get the long-pending free trade agreement between the European Union and India done this year.