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EU to proceed on security and defence partnership with India, Kallas says

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Posted on January 21, 2026

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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

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.

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(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.

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What is the main topic?
The main topic is the new security and defence partnership between the EU and India.
What does the partnership entail?
The partnership aims to enhance strategic collaboration between the EU and India in security and defence.
Who announced the agreement?
EU Foreign Policy Chief Kaja Kallas announced the agreement.

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