New Delhi, Jan. 25 -- Foreign Expert Waiel Awwad, in relation to the visit of the President of the European Union, Ursula von der Leyen, said on Sunday that the visit signals a strong interest from both parties to strike a mutually beneficial deal.

Awwad further said that the Free Trade Agreement with the European Union would generate a "lot of jobs for Indians."

Speaking to ANI, he said, "It is a very important visit to India as the Chief Guest for the Republic Day celebrations, clearly indicating that both parties are interested in striking a deal which will be beneficial for both sides. When the Prime Minister says he understands the impact of the deal if there is a Free Trade Agreement to be signed and we can see that a lot of jobs ...