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India, EU Forge Trilateral Framework for Global Development in Key Meeting

India and the European Union have held the inaugural meeting of their Joint Steering Committee for Trilateral Cooperation in New Delhi. The committee, co-chaired by EU Ambassador Herve Delphin and MEA Joint Secretary Priyanka Chauhan, agreed on modalities for joint development projects worldwide. Concurrently, Indian industry and policy leaders made a unified push for the swift conclusion of the long-pending India-EU Free Trade Agreement. This diplomatic activity underscores renewed momentum in the strategic partnership, focusing on shared developmental goals and economic resilience.

Key Points: India-EU Launch Trilateral Cooperation Framework

  • First India-EU Trilateral Cooperation JSC meeting held
  • Framework for joint development projects agreed
  • Push for early conclusion of India-EU FTA
  • Cooperation based on shared values and priorities
  • Focus on supply-chain resilience and investment
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India, EU agree on trilateral framework for global development cooperation in first JSC meeting

India and EU hold first Joint Steering Committee meeting, agreeing on a trilateral framework for global development projects and pushing for FTA conclusion.

"Reaffirming our commitment towards trilateral cooperation - Randhir Jaiswal"

New Delhi, January 22

Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said that the first meeting of the Joint Steering Committee for India-European Union Trilateral Cooperation was held in New Delhi, marking an important step in strengthening the strategic partnership between India and the EU.

The meeting was co-chaired by European Union Ambassador to India Herve Delphin and MEA Joint Secretary Priyanka Chauhan. The discussions focused on strengthening trilateral cooperation and developing joint mechanisms to address key development challenges in partner countries.

In a post on X, Jaiswal said, "Strengthening Strategic Partnership! The first meeting of the Joint Steering Committee (JSC) for India-EU Trilateral Cooperation was held today in New Delhi, co-chaired by @EUAmbIndia Herve Delphin and MEA Joint Secretary Priyanka Chauhan. Reaffirming our commitment towards trilateral cooperation, the JSC agreed on the modalities to jointly create and work together on solutions addressing development challenges around the world."

He added that the committee agreed to engage with partner countries based on shared values, mutual interests and common developmental priorities. "The JSC agreed to work with partner countries based on shared values, mutual interests, and common developmental priorities, in a collaborative trilateral framework to implement development cooperation projects in priority sectors and regions," he said.

Meanwhile on Tuesday, the release stated that Indian industry leaders, policymakers, and diplomats made a strong and unified case for an early conclusion of the India-European Union Free Trade Agreement (FTA), arguing that the deal is critical for export growth, supply-chain resilience, and long-term investment at a time of rising global uncertainty.

The sentiment emerged at a high-level dialogue titled "India-EU Summit: FTA and the Road Ahead", jointly organised by the Chintan Research Foundation (CRF) and the Centre for Global India Insights (CGII) at the India International Centre. The discussion took place against the backdrop of renewed political momentum around the India-EU FTA following deliberations at the World Economic Forum in Davos.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Good move, but the FTA is what we really need to focus on. For years it's been "under negotiation". Our exporters are losing competitive edge. This trilateral framework is fine, but tangible economic benefits for Indian businesses should be the top priority.
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David E
Interesting development. As someone working in the development sector, a structured India-EU partnership could bring much-needed efficiency and scale to projects. The key will be ensuring local ownership in the "partner countries" and not just imposing top-down solutions.
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Ananya R
Shared values and mutual interests sound good on paper. Hope this means projects that actually respect the partner country's needs and environment. India's experience with frugal innovation can be a great contribution here. Jai Hind!
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Siddharth J
The FTA momentum from Davos is crucial. Global uncertainty means we need strong, reliable trade partners. Europe is one. Let's hope the bureaucracy moves faster this time. This trilateral cooperation framework could build the political goodwill needed to finally seal the trade deal.
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Kavya N
More committees and frameworks... I'll believe it when I see actual projects launched and jobs created. The intent is noble, but implementation is where India often struggles. Hope Joint Secretary Chauhan and team can drive this with clear timelines and deliverables.

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