The Council has approved conclusions supporting the Commission’s new EU-India agenda, which focuses on strengthening cooperation in areas such as prosperity, sustainability, technology, innovation, security, and global issues. Key priorities include finalising an ambitious free trade agreement by year-end, advancing security and defence collaboration towards a formal partnership, and upholding multilateralism and democratic values. The agenda emphasises joint commitment to global rules, WTO principles, and ongoing engagement regarding Russia’s war against Ukraine. Additionally, the Council reaffirmed the EU’s strategic intensification in the Indo-Pacific, focusing on security, sustainable development, and the green and digital transitions. Key priorities address regional security concerns, trade, and economic resilience. The fourth EU-Indo Pacific Ministerial Forum will convene in Brussels, deepening region-to-region cooperation.
Sources: European Council, EU-India Strategic Agenda, EU Strategy for Cooperation in the Indo-Pacific
