EU Ambassador Jean-Eric Paquet Presents Credentials to President Droupadi Murmu
EU Ambassador Jean-Eric Paquet has presented his credentials to President Droupadi Murmu, emphasizing strong India-EU relations.
New Delhi, September 25 (Daily Kiran) : Jean-Eric Paquet, the newly appointed European Union Ambassador to India, presented his credentials to President Droupadi Murmu on September 25, 2026, in New Delhi. Paquet previously served as the EU Ambassador to Japan.
In a post on the social media platform X, Paquet shared a photograph with President Murmu, expressing his honor in presenting his credentials. He noted that the relationship between India and the EU is rapidly advancing in areas such as trade, defense, security, and research and innovation. “I am proud to represent the EU in India during such a crucial and exciting time,” he wrote, adding that he is ready to collaborate on shared priorities.
The President’s office also confirmed the meeting through a post on X, stating that President Murmu accepted the credentials of Ambassador Paquet.
The strategic partnership between India and the EU is making significant progress in various sectors, including trade, defense, and innovation. As the EU’s diplomatic representative in India, Paquet is focused on enhancing India-EU relations. He has held several senior roles within the European Commission, specifically in trade policy, research and innovation, transportation, green policy, and international relations.
From 2018 to 2022, Paquet served as the Director-General for Research and Innovation at the European Commission. He was also the EU’s ambassador in Mauritania from 2004 to 2007. The EU has highlighted that the strategic partnership with India is one of the most important relationships of the 21st century.
Paquet emphasized the growing significance of this partnership amid changing global economic, technological, and geopolitical landscapes. He remarked that representing the EU in India during such a transformative period is a privilege. He believes their shared agenda extends beyond aspirations, aiming to create solid commitments for future generations that will foster job opportunities, innovation, prosperity, and resilience for citizens on both sides.
