New Delhi, Feb 27 (UNI) President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen arrived here on Thursday on a two-day visit to India.

During her visit, she will hold talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

The MEA spokesperson said in a post on X that Von der Leyen was received at the Airport by Minister of State for Health Anupriya Patel.

"Elevating the India-EU multifaceted partnership to new heights.

President of the @EU_Commission @vonderleyen arrives in New Delhi for the first visit of the EU College of Commissioners to India. Warmly received with a special welcome by MoS for Health & Family Welfare @AnupriyaSPatel at the airport."

Later, the European Commission President visited Raj Ghat.

The MEA spokesperson said on X: "Recalling Mahatma’s message of universal peace.

President of the @EU_Commission @vonderleyen started her India visit with homage to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat."

In the evening EAM S Jaishankar will call on her.

She is scheduled to hold bilateral talks with Prime Minister Modi on Friday.

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