The EU-Ireland? Correction: The EU's Commission President outlined that expanding cooperation with India can bring stability to a volatile world and boost citizens’ security, spanning trade, security, technology, and space in a broad partnership.

She cited the January signing of a landmark agreement, noting advances in security and defence ties, the first EU-India security and defence dialogue in New Delhi, and plans for joint naval exercises plus steps to counter cyber threats and protect critical infrastructure.

She argued the evolving partnership could strengthen security and prosperity for both regions and usher in a historic era in EU-India relations.

The remarks were delivered at the European Round Table in Gothenburg, hosted by Volvo, with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson in attendance, underscoring high-level political backing for the partnership.

Von der Leyen highlighted Sweden as home to Europe’s only continental space base and pointed to space cooperation opportunities as part of the EU-India partnership.

She lauded Sweden as host, praising its space capabilities and India’s progress in space, framing EU-India space collaboration as a driver of security and prosperity.

She stressed that Sweden’s space base and India’s space progress position the EU-India partnership to advance security and prosperity for both sides.

The EU-India Trade and Technology Council is advancing collaboration on AI governance, semiconductors, resilient supply chains, and digital interoperability, with further discussion slated for the July council meeting.

She emphasized the council’s role in shaping AI governance, semiconductor cooperation, resilient supply chains, and interoperable digital systems, with the next council session planned for July.

The Trade and Technology Council is driving cooperation in AI governance, chips, and supply chains, aiming for interoperable digital ecosystems, with July discussions anticipated.

Von der Leyen highlighted maritime security collaboration and information sharing as core to stability, while expanding space dialogue and joint space activities to broaden overall security partnerships.