The Economic Times

India-EU Trade Deal: Antonio Costa, whom PM Modi called Gandhi of Lisbon, has family roots in Margao, Goa

Antonio Costa's Goa connection: Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with European leaders in New Delhi. He called European Council President Antonio Costa the 'Gandhi of Lisbon'. This highlighted Costa's Indian roots from Goa. India and the European Union finalized a free trade agreement. Strategic cooperation was also discussed. Costa's family has deep ties to Margao, Goa. His father was a writer.