EU council announces new strategy to deepen political, economic & security ties with India

The European Union (EU) Council on Monday announced a new strategy to deepen political, economic, and security ties with India.

This is a significant moment in EU-India relations, expanding cooperation across multiple domains — from trade and technology to defence and sustainable development.

The EU Council has adopted conclusions endorsing a new strategic EU-India agenda, reaffirming its commitment to deepening bilateral relations across key sectors. The Council acknowledged the strong momentum in EU-India ties and emphasized the importance of advancing cooperation in security and defence, anchored in principles of mutual trust and respect.

EU Ambassador to India Hervé Delphin in a post on X, wrote, “News from Brussels coming with the Diwali spirit! The EU’s 27 member states have unanimously supported a new, ambitious, and comprehensive EU–India strategic agenda for the years ahead. Next step: the EU and India will agree on a joint roadmap ahead of next year’s summit in Delhi.”

According to a press statement from the Council of the EU, the conclusions formally endorse the Joint Communication on a “New Strategic EU-India Agenda” issued by the High Representative and the European Commission. The document outlines a comprehensive roadmap aimed at strengthening collaboration between the EU and India in areas such as prosperity and sustainability, technology and innovation, security and defence, as well as connectivity and global governance.