“There is a positive momentum in relations between the two countries. The understanding between PMs Modi and Costa has contributed immeasurably to bringing the two countries closer,” says Manish Chauhan, India’s ambassador to Portugal. “The Porto Summit between India and the EU in May 2021, which was hosted by Portugal, was a landmark event. It brought PM Modi and the leaders of EU+27 together in an unprecedented and historic event, paving the way for more tangible exchanges between India and Europe. Our bilateral relationship has continued to deepen even in the midst of the pandemic, and the two sides have made much progress on issues such as migration and mobility,” Chauhan adds. He says the two countries can cooperate and pool resources on “trade, connectivity, technology, renewable energy, tourism, start-ups, digital connectivity and medical supply chains”.