New Delhi, Nov. 6 -- India and the European Union (EU) have concluded negotiations on New Delhi's association with Horizon Europe, the EU's €93.5-billion flagship research and innovation programme, ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's expected visit to Brussels for the conclusion of the India-EU trade deal.

The conclusion of the negotiations between the Indian side and the European Commission is an "important step" forward for EU-India relations, strengthening scientific cooperation, creating new opportunities in research, and deepening the bilateral strategic partnership, the Commission said on Friday.

This also clears the way for the signing of the association agreement, subject to the completion of the necessary procedures b...