English Translation of Prime Minister's Press Statement during the Joint Press Statement with President of the European Council and President of the European Commission

India, Jan. 27 -- The Government of India has issued a release:

Your Excellencies, President Antonio Costa and President Ursula von der Leyen, Delegates from both countries, Friends from the media,

Namaskar!

It gives me great pleasure to welcome my two close friends, President Costa and President von der Leyen, on this historic visit to India.

President Costa is widely admired for his simple way of life and deep commitment to society, earning him the affectionate title of the "Gandhi of Lisbon." President Ursula von der Leyen is a source of inspiration worldwide - not only as Germany's first woman Defence Minister, but also as the first woman President of the European Commission.

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