The EU is preparing to sign a defense and security agreement with India
Brussels - EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Kallas, said on Wednesday that the EU is prepared to sign a defense and security agreement with India. This defense agreement will deepen cooperation between the two sides in areas such as maritime security, cybersecurity, and counter-terrorism. Kallas announced this news to the European Parliament in Strasbourg. Next week, the EU-India summit will be held in New Delhi, where the agreement is expected to be formally signed.
According to AFP, New Delhi has relied on Moscow for key military equipment for decades, and in recent years, India has tried to reduce its dependence on Russia by diversifying imports and developing domestic manufacturing.
Because both India and the 27 EU member states are affected by US tariffs, both sides are striving to reach a free trade agreement.
Kallas told the members of parliament: "Today, we have agreed to advance the signing of a new EU-India Security and Defense Partnership."
Kallas said: "At a time when the rules-based international order is facing unprecedented pressure from wars, coercion, and economic fragmentation, the EU and India are deepening their cooperation."
Kallas said that we cannot hesitate. We must become more ambitious partners.
The EU has recently signed similar agreements with Canada and the UK, aimed at strengthening defense industry cooperation, as allies face an aggressive Russia and concerns about the reliability of the United States under President Trump's leadership.
Source: rfi
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