New Delhi [India], April 24 (ANI): Noting India's commitment to renewable energy, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Sunday said that India and European Union (EU) have shared goal for green energy, including solar power.

New Delhi Apr 23 PTI As she embarks on a two-day visit to India European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Saturday said both India and the 27-nation EU want to take the relationship to the next levelLeyen begins her visit to India on Sunday during which she will hold extensive talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on further ramping up two-way engagement in areas of trade connectivity energy climate change and securityRussias war against Ukraine as well as India-EU cooperation in the Indo-Pacific are also expected to figure in the discussionsIm off to New Delhi as we celebrate 60 years of EU-India relations 60 years during which we built a solid friendship And a cooperation that we now both want to take to the next level Looking forward to my discussions with narendramodi Leyen tweetedThe European Commission president said taking the partnership forward means negotiating the ambitious trade and investment agreements connecting the world with the global gateway driving the digital revolution fighting climate change and achieving a just energy transitionIt will be von der Leyens first visit to India as president of the European CommissionHer visit comes two days after British Prime Minister Boris Johnsons trip to IndiaAhead of Leyens visit External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday held talks with Bjoern Seibert the head of cabinet of the President of the European CommissionGlad to meet Bjoern Seibert Head of Cabinet of the President of the European Commission vonderleyen Jaishankar tweetedThe EU is one of the largest investors in India accounting for 16 per cent of total investments received between 2015-20 Euro 83 billion in 2000-2021According to the EU there are 4500 European companies operating in India contributing to the creation of over 15 million direct and 5 million indirect jobs in the countryDuring her trip von der Leyen will visit The Energy and Resources Institute TERI campus known as TERI Gram where she will interact with the youth on the existential challenge of climate change and the need to work together for a green digital and resilient futureShe will also deliver an address at the International Solar Alliance ISA and discuss with Indian and EU companies the security of supply chains in the energy sector PTI MPB ZMN

New Delhi [India], October 19 (ANI): Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Bhupender Yadav on Monday called for the reduction of emissions by developed countries adding that the remaining global carbon budget is meagre.