India and the European Union today reviewed the full spectrum of bilateral partnership and progress in implementing the Joint Comprehensive Strategic Agenda. The 7th India- EU strategic partnerahip review meeting was held in New Delhi. It was co-chaired by the Secretary (West) in the External Affairs Ministry Sibi George and Deputy Secretary-General for Geoeconomics and Interinstitutional Issues of the European Union Matti Maasikas. Both sides welcomed the very positive momentum in the India-EU relations. External Affairs Ministry said in a statement that both sides reviewed engagements towards boosting trade and investment cooperation, including the timely signing and implementation of the India-EU Free Trade Agreement. Our correspondent reports that the discussions also covered strengthening supply chains and economic security.
The two sides underscored the importance of strengthening connectivity partnership including Global Gateway, India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor 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. They also looked forward to the next edition of the India-EU Human Rights Dialogue.
