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EU, India signs a security and defense pact

President Costa, Prime Minister Modi, President von der Leyen

27 January 2026 13:15 (UTC +04:00)

Today, the European Union and India are holding their 16th EU-India Summit in New Delhi, opening a whole new chapter in the EU-India Strategic Partnership, APA reports, citing europa.eu.

The successful conclusion of an EU-India Free Trade Agreement (FTA) and the launch of an EU-India Security and Defence Partnership underline the potential and determination of both partners to shape one of the defining partnerships of the 21st century.

President von der Leyen said: ”... our Security and Defence Partnership will increase our resilience against all forms of threats. Today, we move forward together, committed to our truly transformative partnership.”

Leaders launch the negotiations on a Security of Information Agreement to enable the exchange of classified information, in line with the security interests of the EU and its Member States, paving the way for India's participation in EU security and defence initiatives in line with EU Treaty-based frameworks.