India and the European Union have agreed to deepen cooperation in trade, investment and emerging technologies following the seventh India-EU Strategic Partnership Review Meeting in New Delhi on November 9.
The meeting was co-chaired by Sibi George, Secretary (West) in India’s Ministry of External Affairs, and Matti Maasikas, Deputy Secretary-General for Geoeconomics and Interinstitutional Issues at the European External Action Service.
Both sides reviewed progress on implementing the Joint Comprehensive Strategic Agenda adopted at the 16th India-EU Summit in January 2026.
Discussions covered the proposed India-EU Free Trade Agreement and efforts to advance its signing and implementation. The two sides also agreed to continue working towards an Investment Protection Agreement and an Agreement on Geographical Indications.
Cooperation on supply chains and economic security was another focus. Officials reviewed engagement under the India-EU Trade and Technology Council and the Blue Valleys initiative.
The discussions also covered artificial intelligence, quantum technologies, digital public infrastructure, advanced semiconductors, clean technology and biotechnology. Both sides welcomed expanding research cooperation, including the possibility of India joining Horizon Europe, the EU’s research and innovation programme.
India and the EU also discussed cooperation on clean energy and the inclusion of Indian ship recycling yards that meet EU regulations on the bloc’s list of approved facilities.
Connectivity initiatives, including the Global Gateway and the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor, were reviewed. The sides also discussed joint projects involving climate resilience, green mobility and digitalisation.
The meeting covered talent mobility, education and skills development. Both sides agreed to hold the eighth Strategic Partnership Review Meeting in Brussels in 2027.
