India and the European Union are looking at finalising a free trade agreement by the end of this year. Addressing an event in New Delhi, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said Prime Minister Narendra Modi and she have agreed to push to get it done this year. Ms. Leyen added that a free trade agreement between the European Union and India would be the largest deal of its kind anywhere in the world. She added that India and the EU have a historic opportunity to bring the India-Middle East-Europe Corridor to life. The president added that Europe is ready to take greater responsibility for security and defence.