Bharatiya Janata Party National President Nitin Nabin interacted with mission heads from 23 European Union member countries, along with the Ambassador of the European Union Delegation to India, at the BJP National Headquarters in New Delhi on Friday as part of the KNOW BJP initiative.
EU Ambassador Praises Initiative and FTA Progress
According to a press release by the BJP, the Ambassador of the European Union Delegation to India appreciated the KNOW BJP initiative in his opening remarks, stating that such interactions help deepen understanding of India's democratic and political processes. He also expressed happiness over the conclusion of the India-EU Free Trade Agreement negotiations, noting it as an important development in the India-EU partnership.
Nitin Nabin Highlights BJP's Journey and India's Transformation
During the interaction, Nitin Nabin spoke about the BJP's historical journey, ideology, organisational structure, and growth as the world's largest political party. He highlighted the party's deep grassroots connect, disciplined organisational framework, and commitment to public service. Nabin also shared the transformational journey of India under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He referred to the digital revolution in India, the expansion of digital public infrastructure, and the role of technology in empowering ordinary citizens. He also mentioned India's growing focus on clean energy, artificial intelligence, semiconductor development, and emerging technologies.
Strengthening India-EU Relations
Speaking on India-EU relations, Nitin Nabin appreciated the conclusion of the India-EU Free Trade Agreement negotiations and said that it marks an important milestone in strengthening the economic partnership between India and the European Union. He noted that the partnership between India and Europe is not limited to trade alone, but also includes technology, innovation, clean energy, education, connectivity, and people-to-people ties, the press release said.
Diplomatic Engagement and Appreciation
The interaction also provided an opportunity to familiarise the diplomatic community with the BJP's governance vision, organisational model, and ongoing activities. The mission heads appreciated the KNOW BJP initiative and the opportunity to engage directly with the BJP leadership. The meeting was also joined by Anil Baluni, BJP National Media Head and Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha, and Vijay Chauthaiwale, in charge of the Foreign Affairs Department, BJP.
