External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has expressed hope that the partnership between India and the European Union will grow further in the upcoming days.

He recently attended the Europe Day celebrations in Delhi along with his wife Kyoko Jaishankar.

Jaishankar said the relationship between the two sides is crucial for the entire world.

He posted on X: "Pleased to attend Europe Day celebrations in New Delhi today. relations are consequential not only for us both but also for the world."

"Our expanded exchanges, deeper economic ties, stronger technology cooperation and increased people to people connect tell their own story," he said.

"Confident that this partnership would grow further in the times ahead," the Indian leader said.

European Union Ambassador to India, Herve Delphin, posted on X: "A great honour and pleasure to have @DrSJaishankar as Chief Guest to #EuropeDay2024. Building an enduring partnership is of strategic relevance for both sides but also for the world. A journey to walk together."

  Europe Day is a day celebrating "peace and unity in Europe" celebrated on 5 May by the Council of Europe and on 9 May by the European Union.