India, EU eyeing defence and security partnership; agree to work towards free, open Indo-Pacific

India and the European Union (EU) are working on a security and defence partnership to address common threats like cross-border terrorism and attacks on critical infrastructure, amidst China’s military activities in the Indo-Pacific region. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced plans for a Security and Defence Partnership with India, emphasizing the importance of security in the strategic partnership. The partnership aims to enhance collaboration on countering terrorism, maritime security threats, cyber-attacks, and protecting critical infrastructure.

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