Europe's leaders have correctly decided that they now need as many friends: Japan, the South Americans, India, the Gulf kingdoms as they can possibly cobble together

The European Union (EU) is exploring a security and defence partnership with India, while also aiming to complete negotiations for a free trade agreement by the end of this year, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said in New Delhi Friday.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen emphasized the potential for a defining partnership between India and the EU, focusing on security, defense, and trade. With the goal of a historic free trade deal,

Shri Sanjay Seth and Mr. Andrius Kubilius deliberated on expanding European defence companies’ participation in India’s joint projects, co-production initiatives, and technology transfers.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Friday said that the European Union is exploring a future Security and Defence Partnership with India, similar to the partnerships that the bloc shares with Japan and South Korea.