New Delhi, India

The EU–India Summit held on 27 January 2026 is set to mark a major step forward in strengthening the strategic partnership between the European Union and India. The summit is bringing together leaders from both sides to review progress and set a forward-looking agenda for cooperation.

Participants

The European Union is to be represented by the President of the European Council and the President of the European Commission.
India is to b represented by the Prime Minister of India, who hosted the summit in New Delhi.
The summit follows high-level engagements linked to India’s Republic Day celebrations.

The leaders are focused on deepening cooperation across four core pillars:

Prosperity and Sustainable Growth
Technology and Innovation
Security and Defence Cooperation
Global Connectivity and International Challenges

Main Discussion Areas

Trade and Economic Relations:
Both sides advance negotiations on the EU–India Free Trade Agreement, aiming to boost bilateral trade, investment, and market access.
Technology and Digital Cooperation:
Discussions to cover collaboration in digital technologies, innovation ecosystems, research, and emerging technologies - critical to future economic competitiveness.
Security and Geopolitical Cooperation:
Leaders to exchange views on global and regional security issues, including developments in the Indo-Pacific, the war in Ukraine, and the Middle East, highlighting the importance of a rules-based international order.
Connectivity and Infrastructure:
The summit is set to emphasize cooperation on connectivity initiatives, supply chains, and sustainable infrastructure linking Europe and India.

The 2026 EU-India Summit is underscoring the growing importance of the EU-India relationship amid global economic and geopolitical shifts- shared interests in sustainable growth, strategic autonomy, and multilateral cooperation. The summit is all set to position the partnership as a key pillar in both regions’ global engagement strategies.

Full agenda here https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/meetings/international-summit/2026/01/27/

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