New Delhi: As she promises EU support for a International order based on rules In Indo-Pacific, president of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen announced that the block of 27 members would explore a future Security and Defense Partnership With India – similar to what it has with Japan and South Korea. It has identified trade, technology and connectivity as other areas to take links in India to the next level, claiming that the relationship can become one of the determining partnerships of the century.
Not to mention specifically from the American president Donald Trump or his treatment to the allies, she also said that India and the EU have lost a world of spheres of influence and isolationism, and have been drawn from a world of cooperation and work together. “Because we can offer ourselves alternatives and distinctive tools to make ourselves stronger, safer and more sovereign in the world today. The type of offer that cannot really be reproduced by others,” she said.
On a new security and defense partnership with India, Von Der Leyen said it would help both parties cross -border terrorism,, maritime security Threats, cyber attacks or new phenomena: attacks against critical infrastructure.
“There are many things we can build on. For example, the recent collaboration on maritime security. And I am delighted with the interest of India to join industrial defense projects under the permanent structured cooperation of the EU. India is working hard to diversify its military supply and to access new capacities.
Speaking of the geopolitical and geopolitical opposite winds with which the EU and India are confronted, Von der Leyen said that the world had reached another inflection point. She said it was not the time to set limits for cooperation in India-EU. “Or to get stuck in search of an agreement on each question of regional or global concern. It is time to be pragmatic and ambitious. And to realign our priorities for today’s realities,” she said.
Describing IMEEC as a modern Golden Road potential, Von Der Leyen said it could make trade between India and Europe 40% faster. “It is a green and digital bridge through continents and civilizations. This can be a winner for Europe, India and our partners. We are ready to invest in concrete projects that can already start to establish these connections,” she said.
“Make in India and ‘made in Europe’ can work together to advance our industries. And our common interests to deactivate our savings, especially in sensitive technological fields, can help stimulate our economic security,” she added.
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