New Delhi, September 19 (IANS) The new EU-INDE strategic program, unveiled in September, aims to strengthen mutual prosperity, security and global stability while the world is sailing geopolitical realities.
With the current realignment of the world power, an increase in India is considered by Europe as a vital partner to diversify supply chains, mitigate security threats and promote an international order open and based on rules. In turn, the EU, as the largest trading partner in India, gives access to advanced technologies, investments and stable markets, according to an article in narrative India.
The expansion of security links is an absolute priority. The agenda describes cooperation in crisis management, maritime security (in particular in the Indian Ocean), cyber defense, intelligence sharing and the fight against terrorism.
The new program was jointly announced by the president of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen and the high representative of the EU, Kaja Kallas, following an intensive dialogue between the Commission and the Indian government. The ratification by the 27 EU member states is required, with formal adoption provided for at the EU-Indian top at the beginning of 2026.
ALE negotiations aim to conclude by the end of 2025, although complex problems remain. The work in progress includes the implementation of new dialogues on spatial cooperation, mobility and cyber-problems.
The agenda strengthens the global position of India as a key interlocutor for Europe, balancing the relations of India with Russia and China. For the EU, it means a deeper Asian commitment beyond traditional partners, the article indicates.
The launch of negotiations for an information security agreement will facilitate the exchange of classified information. There will also be an improved commitment in Indo-Pacific, with joint responses to hybrid threats and emphasizing the fight against malignant activities.
In addition, India is invited to participate in EU defense initiatives, including the permanent structured cooperation mechanism (PESCO) and a new EU security and defense partnership in India on people with Japan and South Korea.
On the economic front, the elimination of prices, regulatory harmonization and investment facilitation should extend bilateral trade, innovation and industrial collaboration, in particular in the high -tech and green sectors.
A masterpiece finalizes a complete free trade agreement (ALE) – aimed at becoming the largest agreement of this type in the world. ALE negotiations, which intensified in 2025, seek to reduce prices, improve market access for services and products, harmonize standards and secure sustainable development commitments.
The basic objectives, while the EU encourages investments in the strategic sectors, infrastructure and innovation, with the commercial forums and start-up initiatives, added the article.
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