All 27 member nations of the European Union have unanimously endorsed a new strategic agenda aimed at enhancing cooperation with India, focusing on critical areas such as defense, trade, and technology. This agenda, set to be formalized at an upcoming India-EU summit in New Delhi, emphasizes collaboration on maritime security, cyber defense, and counterterrorism. Additionally, it seeks to bolster regional connectivity initiatives like the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor. The EU has also expressed intentions to establish a Security and Defence Partnership with India, highlighting both nations’ commitment to safeguarding multilateralism and a rules-based international order. This strategic alignment underscores India’s growing global influence and the potential for deeper defense industrial cooperation amidst a complex geopolitical landscape.