Overview
- The third India‑EU Trade and Technology Council met in Brussels on Wednesday and agreed to start formal negotiations on India’s association to Horizon Europe while adopting a technical work programme across digital trust, semiconductors, artificial intelligence, high‑performance computing and quantum.
- Officials announced plans to establish an India‑EU Innovation Hub focused on electric vehicle charging technologies and testing to link research capacity, standards work and startup ecosystems from both sides.
- India and Belgium launched their inaugural Strategic Dialogue in Brussels to deepen bilateral ties on trade, clean energy, defence, mobility and supply‑chain resilience.
- Ministers reaffirmed the India‑EU Free Trade Agreement process and said the FTA is expected to be signed later in 2026 while urging practical steps to diversify production and strengthen resilient value chains for sectors such as agri‑food, APIs and clean tech.
- Brussels outcomes elevated maritime security and operational cooperation as priorities, including closer coordination between EU naval missions and the Indian navy, and set a calendar of high‑level visits to sustain implementation into the autumn.