Jean-Eric Paquet Takes Charge As EU Ambassador To India, Highlights Trade & Strategic Partnership

New Delhi, September 25: Jean-Eric Paquet officially began his position as the European Union's Ambassador to India, receiving his credentials from President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan. In a post on X, he expressed his excitement for the thriving diplomatic relationship between the two regions, stating that there is strong momentum in trade, defence, security, and research and innovation. Paquet is eager to collaborate and work on shared priorities during this exciting period.

Highlighting the immense potential of bilateral ties, Ambassador Jean-Eric Paquet noted that he is arriving at an extraordinary moment in the relationship between India and Europe. He emphasized that India and Europe are engaging with each other politically, economically, and technologically to make a difference and contribute to a multilateral setup.

He also outlined his primary goals for his tenure, focusing on leveraging existing bilateral frameworks and economic agreements, such as the free trade agreement and the European Legal Gateway, which can be better known and utilized for mobility. Paquet expressed his enthusiasm for exploring the nation's cultural wealth and dynamism, planning to travel to all 28 states and eight Union Territories during the next three years.