India and the European Union are preparing to sign a set of agreements — including trade, security and maritime pacts — during high-level EU participation in India’s Republic Day events.
Agreed unusually quickly, the deals reflect both sides’ desire to diversify partnerships amid tensions with Washington since President Trump took office.
The European Commission chief described the cooperation as “vital” amid global volatility, underscoring the strategic significance of the move.
India appears set to sign a package of agreements with the European Union that would deepen political, economic and security cooperation — a sign of a fast-moving realignment of global ties since President Donald Trump took office.
Senior EU officials will be the guests of honour at India's Republic Day celebrations and are expected to sign a trade agreement alongside security and maritime pacts. The accords were negotiated unusually quickly, reflecting a shared priority in Brussels and New Delhi to diversify strategic partnerships.
Both the EU and India have had tensions with Washington over the past year, and these agreements underscore their determination to reduce over-reliance on any single partner. The pacts could boost trade ties, strengthen maritime cooperation in the Indian Ocean and improve joint security coordination.
“In an increasingly volatile world, this cooperation is not only valuable, it is vital,” said the European Commission chief in remarks to the Times of India.
While details and timelines for implementation remain to be finalised, the visit and the expected signings mark a clear signal of closer India–EU engagement and a broader shift in international partnerships.
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