Delhi Talks Boost India‑EU Cooperation on AI, Supply Chains and Connectivity

In a high‑level gathering on 9 November, New Delhi became the venue for the seventh India‑EU Strategic Partnership Review, jointly chaired by Sibi George of India’s Ministry of External Affairs and Maty Masikas of the EU’s External Action Service.

Both governments welcomed the steady advancement of India‑EU relations and assessed the rollout of the comprehensive agenda launched at the 16th summit held on 27 January 2026.

Trade dialogue zeroed in on pressing for a binding India‑EU Free Trade Agreement, with both sides insisting on a definitive signing schedule and swift operationalisation. Parallel efforts to finalise the Investment Protection Agreement and the Geographic Indications framework were also confirmed.

The discussions placed strong emphasis on reinforcing supply‑chain resilience and safeguarding economic interests, referencing the Trade and Technology Council and the Blue Valleys partnership as mechanisms for deeper cooperation.

Renewable‑energy goals and eco‑friendly transformation were highlighted, including joint steps to have Indian ship‑recycling yards recognised under EU standards, thereby aligning with the bloc’s recycling directives.

Technology collaboration spanned artificial intelligence, quantum research, digital public infrastructure, cutting‑edge semiconductor manufacturing, clean technology and biotechnology, with special mention of India’s prospective role in Horizon Europe projects.

Connectivity was underscored through talks on the Global Gateway initiative, the India‑Middle‑East‑Europe Economic Corridor, and trilateral projects targeting green mobility, climate resilience and digital integration.

The meeting also addressed people‑to‑people engagement, advocating for expanded talent mobility, education exchanges, skill‑development schemes, and progress on the European Legal Gateway Office, while looking forward to the next India‑EU human‑rights forum.

Concluding the review, the partners slated the next strategic partnership meeting for Brussels in the coming year, reiterating their pledge to deepen a stable and like‑minded partnership.