New Delhi, March 5 -- President of Finland Alexander Stubb on Thursday highlighted the importance of strengthening ties between the European Union and India, and said that the partnership is crucial at a time when the global order is undergoing major changes. He also said that the upcoming goal is to atleast double the trade in this partnership.

Speaking at a joint press meeting at Hyderbad House with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Stubb said the recently forged trade agreement and strategic partnership between the EU and India carries significant geopolitical and economic importance.

"I have to say that the trade agreement and the strategic partnership that was forged just a little while back between the EU and India is of great signifi...