Delhi Summit Poised To Ink EU-India Security Pact

India and the European Union will unveil a powerful new agenda at the 60th EU-India Summit in New Delhi on January 27, 2026. The summit will mark the signing of a comprehensive security and defence partnership, reflecting the growing strategic importance of ties between the two sides.  

EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas described India as indispensable to Europe’s economic resilience and strategic stability. The pact will expand cooperation in areas such as maritime security, counterterrorism, and cybersecurity. Alongside the defence agreement, leaders are expected to announce the conclusion of a free trade agreement and launch a framework to facilitate the mobility of Indian professionals.  

European Council President Antonio Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will attend India’s Republic Day celebrations on January 26 as chief guests, with an EU military contingent participating for the first time outside Europe.  

Key Highlights  

• India and EU to sign a new security and defence partnership at Delhi summit  
• Focus on maritime security, counterterrorism, and cybersecurity cooperation  
• Conclusion of free trade agreement negotiations to be announced  
• Framework for mobility of Indian professionals to be launched  
• EU leaders to attend Republic Day celebrations as chief guests  

Future Outlook  
The Delhi summit is expected to elevate India-EU relations to a new strategic level. With defence, trade, and mobility agreements in place, both sides aim to strengthen economic resilience, enhance security cooperation, and foster people-to-people ties.  

Sources: Reuters, India Today, The Tribune