9th India-EU Foreign Policy Security Consultations held in New Delhi

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The 9th India-EU Foreign Policy Security Consultations were held in New Delhi on 22 November, 2022.

Important facts

• Both sides discussed the functioning of various institutional mechanisms between India and the EU including cyber security, counter terrorism and maritime security.

• The consultations were co-chaired by Secretary (West), MEA, Sanjay Verma, and Deputy Secretary General for Political Affairs, European External Action Service, Enrique Mora. 

• Both sides expressed satisfaction at the growing intensity and political momentum in India-EU relations.

• They took stock of key bilateral developments including the India-EU Trade and Technology Council announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in April this year.

• They also welcomed the progress in negotiations on the India-EU Trade and Investment Agreement in line with the decision taken during the Leaders' meeting in May last year.

• They agreed on the need for greater ambition in the implementation of the India-EU Connectivity Partnership.

• The two sides also reviewed the functioning of various institutional mechanisms between India and the EU, including on cyber security, counter-terrorism and maritime security.