European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will ask for Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s assistance to enforce sanctions on Russia when the two leaders meet this week in New Delhi.

Its their first commitment to a deadline on talks that have been going for years, as they look to soften the effect of tariff increases from the US.

The head of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, is in Delhi to strengthen trade and diplomatic ties with India amid looming tariff threats from the US. Von der Leyen is due to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi applauds after the press statement by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, left, in New Delhi, India, Friday, Feb. 28, 2025. (AP Photo/Manish Swarup)

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday met president of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen at Hyderabad House in Delhi.The two leaders reviewed the progress of ongoing negotiations for a comprehensive trade agreement and discuss strategies to enhance trade and investment relations.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen's visit to India was described as unprecedented and landmark. During the visit, she and Prime Minister Narendra Modi discussed various topics including trade,