EU Builds Bridges: A Strategic Alliance with India

The European Union's 27 member nations have unanimously supported a new strategic agenda with India, aimed at enhancing cooperation in defence, trade, and technology. The agenda also focuses on global collaboration on security, sustainability, and connectivity. It will be adopted at the India-EU summit in New Delhi next year.

The European Union has unveiled a comprehensive strategic agenda in partnership with India, marking a significant step in bilateral relations. The agenda, unanimously supported by all 27 EU nations, aims to enhance collaboration in key sectors such as defence, trade, and technology.

According to the European Commission and the EU's high representative for foreign affairs and security policy, Kaja Kallas, the agenda outlines five main areas of interest: security and defence, prosperity, sustainability, technology, and global connectivity. These sectors signify the EU's intent to expand its influence and cooperation with India on global issues.

Scheduled for final adoption at the planned India-EU summit in New Delhi next year, the agenda highlights the importance of mutual respect and trust in fostering a security and defence partnership. The EU highlights areas like cyber defence and maritime security as potential areas of future collaboration.

(With inputs from agencies.)