India-EU discuss FTA, supply chains, economic security at 7th Strategic Review Meeting in Delhi
New Delhi, November 10
India and the European Union reviewed the entire gamut of their bilateral relations, including negotiations on the Free Trade Agreement, resilient supply chains, and critical technologies, during the 7th India-EU Strategic Partnership Review Meeting held in the national capital on Monday.
The high-level meeting was co-chaired by Secretary (West) Sibi George, alongside Matti Maasikas, Deputy Secretary-General for Geoeconomics and Interinstitutional Issues of the European Union.
Sharing details of the dialogue on X, MEA official spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said both sides evaluated the progress achieved under the Joint Comprehensive Strategic Agenda.
"Secretary (West) @AmbSibiGeorge co-chaired the 7th India-EU Strategic Partnership Review Meeting in New Delhi with Mr Matti Maasikas, Deputy Secretary-General for Geoeconomics and Interinstitutional Issues of the European Union. The meeting reviewed the full spectrum of the India-EU Strategic Partnership and progress in implementing the Joint Comprehensive Strategic Agenda. Discussions covered trade and investment, including the India-EU FTA, supply chains and economic security, clean transition, critical technologies, research and connectivity, as well as talent mobility and people-to-people exchanges," Jaiswal said.
According to a joint press release issued by the MEA, both sides welcomed the very positive momentum in the India-EU relations, and reviewed the implementation of the Joint Comprehensive Strategic Agenda adopted at the 16th India-EU Summit in New Delhi on 27 January 2026.
Both sides reviewed engagements towards boosting trade and investment cooperation, including the timely signing and implementation of the India-EU Free Trade Agreement, and to continue work towards conclusion of the Investment Protection Agreement and the Agreement on Geographical Indications.
The discussions also covered strengthening supply chains and economic security, including strategic engagements in the Trade and Technology Council (TTC) and Blue Valleys initiative.
Furthermore, the release stated that both sides renewed their commitments to advance the clean transition, reviewed actions in this regard, and pursued cooperation to include Indian ship recycling yards which comply with the European Union Regulation on Ship Recycling in its list of ship recycling facilities.
The nations also discussed cooperation on critical and emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI), quantum technologies, digital public infrastructure (DPI), advanced semiconductors, clean tech and biotechnology, as well as engagements to advance a conducive digital environment and promote digital public infrastructure (DPI). They expressed satisfaction with deepening research collaboration, including India's potential association with Horizon Europe.
The two sides further underscored the importance of strengthening connectivity partnerships, including Global Gateway, India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) and trilateral projects in clean energy, climate resilience, green mobility and digitalisation. They also agreed to enhance coordination and cooperation towards shaping effective global governance.
Both sides also exchanged views on enhancing people-to-people contacts, including in the areas of talent mobility, education and skills development, as well as reviewed updates on the European Legal Gateway Office. They also looked forward to the next edition of the India-EU Human Rights Dialogue.
As trusted, predictable and like-minded partners, they reaffirmed their commitment to deepen the India-EU Strategic Partnership, and to deliver mutually beneficial, concrete and transformative outcomes. The meeting also provided an opportunity to review preparations for future meetings at Leaders' level. It was agreed to hold the next SPRM in Brussels at a mutually convenient date next year.
— ANI
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