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EU to proceed on security and defence partnership with India, Kallas says
Published by Global Banking and Finance Review
Posted on January 21, 2026
1 min readLast updated: January 21, 2026
Quick Summary
The EU and India have agreed to sign a new security and defence partnership, as announced by EU Foreign Policy Chief Kaja Kallas.
EU and India Move Forward with New Security and Defence Partnership
EU-India Security and Defence Partnership
BRUSSELS, Jan 21 (Reuters) - The European Union has agreed with India to proceed with the signature of a new security and defence partnership between the two parties, EU Foreign Policy Chief Kaja Kallas said on Wednesday.
Details of the Agreement
(Reporting by Lili Bayer and Louise Rasmussen, editing by Benoit Van Overstraeten)
Key Takeaways
- •The EU and India are moving forward with a new security and defence partnership.
- •Kaja Kallas announced the agreement on Wednesday.
- •The partnership aims to enhance strategic collaboration.
- •Details of the agreement are yet to be disclosed.
- •This marks a significant step in EU-India relations.
Frequently Asked Questions about EU to proceed on security and defence partnership with India, Kallas says
1What is the main topic?
The main topic is the new security and defence partnership between the EU and India.
2What does the partnership entail?
The partnership aims to enhance strategic collaboration between the EU and India in security and defence.
3Who announced the agreement?
EU Foreign Policy Chief Kaja Kallas announced the agreement.
