India and the EU — a fit partnership in a divided world
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Why in news
The European Commission President and European Council President are visiting India for Republic Day celebrations to deepen ties and discuss a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) and a Security and Defence Partnership.
Background
The visit involves Ursula von der Leyen (European Commission President) and António Luís Santos da Costa (European Council President). The primary focus areas include a Free Trade Agreement (FTA), technology cooperation, and a Security and Defence Partnership.
Facts for Prelims
- PostUrsula von der Leyen: President of the European Commission
- PostAntónio Luís Santos da Costa: President of the European Council
For Mains
Q. Discuss how the proposed India-EU Free Trade Agreement and Security and Defence Partnership can contribute to a multipolar world order and India's strategic autonomy.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Trade-Security Nexus: Leveraging market access to facilitate joint defense exercises and technology cooperation
- Strategic Autonomy: Balancing relations with the US while seeking a multipolar world order with the EU
- Economic Integration: Potential for unlocking technology cooperation through a formal Free Trade Agreement
Keywords: Strategic Autonomy · Multipolar World · Free Trade Agreement · Security and Defence Partnership · Technology Cooperation
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