India, EU To Sign Defence And Counterterror Pact
India and the European Union are set to sign a new defence and counterterrorism cooperation agreement at the upcoming India-EU summit in New Delhi. The pact will focus on strengthening collaboration in areas such as counterterrorism, maritime security, cybersecurity, and defence cooperation as both sides seek to deepen strategic ties.
Why It Matters
Senior EU officials have described India as indispensable to Europe’s economic and strategic resilience, especially amid global security uncertainties and supply chain disruptions. The agreement signals a shift toward closer geopolitical coordination between India and the EU beyond trade and diplomacy.
What Was Said
EU leadership said the partnership reflects shared concerns over terrorism, regional instability, and emerging security threats. The pact is also expected to include provisions for enhanced information sharing and structured defence dialogue. Indian officials have welcomed the move, describing it as a natural expansion of the India-EU strategic partnership.
What Comes Next
The agreement is expected to be formally signed during the India-EU summit in New Delhi. Both sides are also working in parallel on advancing talks for a long-pending free trade agreement and broader strategic cooperation frameworks.
