EU-India Strengthen Strategic Partnership

International — European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen>>> emphasized the growing strategic partnership between the European Union>>> and India>>> at a European Round Table hosted by Volvo>>> in Sweden>>>. Alongside Prime Minister Narendra Modi>>> and Swedish PM Ulf Kristersson>>>, she highlighted cooperation across trade, security, technology, and space. Key developments include the signing of a Free Trade Agreement and a new security and defense partnership in January, leading to the first EU-India security and defense dialogue in New Delhi. Both sides are deepening cooperation in maritime security, planning joint naval exercises, and working together to counter cyber threats, protect critical infrastructure, and enhance information sharing. The EU-India Trade and Technology Council>>> is also paving the way for collaboration in AI governance, semiconductors, resilient supply chains, and digital systems, with further discussions scheduled for July. The partnership aims to bring stability to an unstable world and ensure greater security and prosperity for citizens.