India and European Union agreed on advancing EU-India engagement in the transport ecosystem. Meeting the European Union Transport Commissioner Apostolos Tzitzikostas on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu said that the meeting focused on innovations such as Sustainable Aviation Fuel, prioritising environmentally friendly transportation and green aviation.

During the meeting, they also held discussions on sustainability, innovation, and environmentally friendly transportation systems. Both sides agreed to strengthen cooperation between the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) in areas such as coordination, joint certification, cyber security, and drone regulations.

The Civil Aviation Minister added that some new initiatives will be launched, including the establishment of joint working groups and the implementation of technology transfer programs. They also decided to further strengthen European Union-India relations and increase participation in global green aviation initiatives.