The visit will coincide with the 16th India–EU Summit, which is scheduled for January 27 in New Delhi and co-chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi alongside the two EU leaders.

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<p>European Council President Charles Michel was forced to take cover during his surprise visit to the war-torn Ukrainian city of Odessa as Russian forces launched a missile attack. A European Union (EU) official told AFP that Michel was in the middle of a meeting when the missiles hit Odessa.</p>

<p>It was later confirmed that the meeting was with Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmygal.</p>

<p>“During the meeting with the PM, the participants needed to interrupt the meeting to take shelter as missiles struck again the region of Odessa,” the official said.</p>

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<p>Michel became the latest high-ranked official to visit Ukraine and the meeting in Odessa was organised in order to meet senior Ukrainian leadership and to record a speech celebrating Europe Day in front of the city’s historic opera house, the senior official said in a report by The Politico.</p>

<p>“The president was briefed by the head of Ukraine’s navy in particular on the damage caused by Russian missiles fired from the sea and was able to witness at first hand the wanton destruction of a residential building and the impact on innocent civilians,” the senior official was quoted as saying.</p>

<p>According to reports in the Ukrainian media, four cruise missiles were launched towards the city of Odessa and this was the latest attack from Russian forces who have been firing at regular intervals.</p>

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<p>During his visit to Ukraine, Michel also held meetings with Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy through video link as they discussed the ongoing conflict and Ukraine’s EU membership.</p>

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European Council President Charles Michel was forced to take cover during his surprise visit to the war-torn Ukrainian city of Odessa as Russian forces launched a missile attack.

European Council President Charles Michel was forced to take cover during his surprise visit to the war-torn Ukrainian city of Odessa as Russian forces launched a missile attack. A European Union (EU) official told AFP that Michel was in the middle of a meeting when the missiles hit Odessa. It was later confirmed that the meeting was with Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmygal. “During the meeting with the PM, the participants needed to interrupt the meeting to take shelter as missiles struck again the region of Odessa,” the official said. Also read | Ukraine's European Union membership can take 'several years', says Emmanuel Macron Michel became the latest high-ranked official to visit Ukraine and the meeting in Odessa was organised in order to meet senior Ukrainian leadership and to record a speech celebrating Europe Day in front of the city’s historic opera house, the senior official said in a report by The Politico. “The president was briefed by the head of Ukraine’s navy in particular on the damage caused by Russian missiles fired from the sea and was able to witness at first hand the wanton destruction of a residential building and the impact on innocent civilians,” the senior official was quoted as saying. According to reports in the Ukrainian media, four cruise missiles were launched towards the city of Odessa and this was the latest attack from Russian forces who have been firing at regular intervals. Also read | In Pics: Is it war tourism? World leaders throng Ukraine to show support During his visit to Ukraine, Michel also held meetings with Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy through video link as they discussed the ongoing conflict and Ukraine’s EU membership. (With inputs from agencies)

European Council chief Charles Michel forced to take cover as Russia attacks Odessa with missiles

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<p>Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday (October 29) held a joint meeting with President of the European Commission Ursula Von Der Leyen and President of the European Council Charles Michel, his first deliberations after he arrived in Italy to participate in the G20 Summit.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Official Twitter handle of the office of the Prime Minister of India informed that PM Modi's official engagements in Rome began with a "productive interaction" with Charles Michel and Ursula Von Der Leyen.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The leaders discussed ways to enhance economic as well as people-to-people linkages. The discussions during the joint meeting were also aimed at creating a better planet.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Indian Prime Minister will join other leaders in discussions on global economic and health recovery from COVID-19, sustainable development and climate change.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Official engagements in Rome begin with a productive interaction with <a href="https://twitter.com/eucopresident?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@eucopresident</a> Charles Michel and <a href="https://twitter.com/vonderleyen?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@vonderleyen</a>, President of the <a href="https://twitter.com/EU_Commission?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@EU_Commission</a>.<br />
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<p>PM Modi arrived in Rome on Friday to attend the 16th G-20 Summit. He was received by senior officials of the Government of Italy and the Ambassador of India in Italy.</p>

<p>After arriving, PM Modi tweeted, "Landed in Rome to take part in the @g20org Summit, an important forum to deliberate on key global issues. I also look forward to other programmes through this visit to Rome."</p>

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<p>The 15th India-EU summit, held in a virtual mode in July 2020, was attended by Prime Minister Modi, European Council President Michel and European Commission President Leyen.</p>

<p>In 2020, India was the EU's 10th largest trading partner accounting for 1.8 per cent of the EU's total bilateral trade in goods. India-EU bilateral trade in goods in 2020 was valued at Euro 65.30 billion.</p>

<p>The history of India-EU bilateral relations dates back to the early 1960s with India being among the first countries to establish diplomatic relations with the European Economic Community in 1962.</p>

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<p>The first India-EU Summit took place on 28 June 2000 in Lisbon. The relationship was upgraded to a 'Strategic Partnership' during the 5th India-EU Summit held in 2004 in The Hague.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The 27-member EU is a political and economic bloc comprising 27 member states located primarily in Europe.&nbsp;</p>

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday (October 29) held a joint meeting with President of the European Commission Ursula Von Der Leyen and President of the European Council Charles Michel, his first deliberations after he arrived in Italy to participate in the G20 Summit.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday (October 29) held a joint meeting with President of the European Commission Ursula Von Der Leyen and President of the European Council Charles Michel, his first deliberations after he arrived in Italy to participate in the G20 Summit. Official Twitter handle of the office of the Prime Minister of India informed that PM Modi's official engagements in Rome began with a "productive interaction" with Charles Michel and Ursula Von Der Leyen. The leaders discussed ways to enhance economic as well as people-to-people linkages. The discussions during the joint meeting were also aimed at creating a better planet. The Indian Prime Minister will join other leaders in discussions on global economic and health recovery from COVID-19, sustainable development and climate change. ALSO READ | Spirit of cooperation deeply rooted between Rome and New Delhi, says India's envoy to Italy Official engagements in Rome begin with a productive interaction with @eucopresident Charles Michel and @vonderleyen, President of the @EU_Commission. The leaders discussed ways to enhance economic as well as people-to-people linkages aimed at creating a better planet. pic.twitter.com/Uvk4JLN5Ca — PMO India (@PMOIndia) October 29, 2021 × ALSO READ | PM Modi to meet Macron, Merkel, Deuba and Bennett during Italy, UK visits PM Modi arrived in Rome on Friday to attend the 16th G-20 Summit. He was received by senior officials of the Government of Italy and the Ambassador of India in Italy. After arriving, PM Modi tweeted, "Landed in Rome to take part in the @g20org Summit, an important forum to deliberate on key global issues. I also look forward to other programmes through this visit to Rome." India-EU ties The 15th India-EU summit, held in a virtual mode in July 2020, was attended by Prime Minister Modi, European Council President Michel and European Commission President Leyen. In 2020, India was the EU's 10th largest trading partner accounting for 1.8 per cent of the EU's total bilateral trade in goods. India-EU bilateral trade in goods in 2020 was valued at Euro 65.30 billion. The history of India-EU bilateral relations dates back to the early 1960s with India being among the first countries to establish diplomatic relations with the European Economic Community in 1962. × The first India-EU Summit took place on 28 June 2000 in Lisbon. The relationship was upgraded to a 'Strategic Partnership' during the 5th India-EU Summit held in 2004 in The Hague. The 27-member EU is a political and economic bloc comprising 27 member states located primarily in Europe. (With inputs from agencies)

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