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India, EU officials discuss cooperation across diverse sectors, including defence
Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri met with the members of the Political and Security Committee (PSC) of the Council of the European Union in New Delhi on Friday when they discussed advancing India–EU cooperation across diverse sectors, particularly in the areas of security and defence, officials said.
Misri was joined at the meeting by Deputy National Security Adviser Pavan Kapoor, Secretary (West) Sibi George, and other senior officials.
The 30 member PSC delegation, on its first-ever visit to Asia, was led by Delphine Pronk, Chair of the Committee, and included PSC Ambassadors of EU Member States along with officials from the European Commission and the European External Action Service.
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri met today with the EU Political and Security Committee (PSC) delegation, led by Chair Ms. Delphine Pronk @FienBZ, which paid its first-ever visit to Asia.
— Randhir Jaiswal (@MEAIndia) September 12, 2025
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Both sides reiterated their commitment towards an early conclusion of India-EU Security and Defence Partnership and Security of Information Agreement.
"They also looked forward to the India-EU FTA, with the leaders having tasked the respective negotiating teams to conclude the deal by end of the year. Further, they also exchanged perspectives on latest regional and global developments," read a statement issued by the Indian government.
During their two-day working visit to India, PSC members also met with the Defence Secretary, received a briefing on the Information Fusion Centre – Indian Ocean Region (IFC-IOR), and interacted with representatives of Indian defence industry.
The EU PSC visit builds on the momentum following the landmark visit of EU College of Commissioners to India in February 2025 and reflects the joint commitment towards a deeper India–EU Strategic Partnership.
There are regular exchanges between India and the EU on security and defence matters through the extensive bilateral dialogue architecture, including in the areas of security and defence, maritime security, cyber, and counter-terrorism. Both sides are also exploring avenues for enhanced cooperation in defence industry and manufacturing.
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