Summary of "India-EU: Press statements and Exchange of MoUs (January 27, 2026)"

India-European Union Summit Overview

The video covers a high-level India-European Union summit held on January 27, 2026, featuring the exchange of multiple Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) and agreements that mark a significant deepening of the India-EU strategic partnership.

Key Agreements and MoUs Signed

India-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA) Signed by the European Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security, Mr. Maros Sephovich, and India’s Minister of Commerce and Industry, Shri P.J. Goyal. This ambitious trade deal creates a market of two billion people, aiming to boost trade, investment, innovation, and supply chain integration between the two economic giants.
India-EU Security and Defense Partnership Signed by the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Ms. Kaya Kalas, and India’s External Affairs Minister, Dr. S. Jaishankar. This framework establishes a trust-based platform for cooperation on maritime security, counterterrorism, cyber threats, space security, and defense industry collaboration.
Comprehensive Framework on Mobility Signed by Mr. Maros Sephovich and Dr. S. Jaishankar, this agreement facilitates the movement of students, researchers, seasonal, and highly skilled workers. It also includes the launch of the first EU legal gateway office in India to support talent mobility.
Other Agreements These include:
- Administrative arrangements on disaster risk management
- Constitution of a green hydrogen task force
- Cooperation between the Reserve Bank of India and the European Securities and Market Authority
- Arrangements on advanced electronic seals and signatures

Strategic Agenda

India and the EU agreed on a joint comprehensive strategic agenda titled Towards 2030, outlining priorities and cooperative actions for the next five years. The agenda focuses on:

Trade
Security
Technology
Clean energy
Climate resilience
Global governance

Remarks by Key Leaders

Prime Minister Narendra Modi

Emphasized the multifaceted partnership encompassing trade, technology, security, and people-to-people ties.
Highlighted the strategic importance of the free trade agreement and the security partnership in strengthening global order and sustainable development.
Stressed cooperation on global challenges such as the situation in Ukraine and multilateralism.

President Antonio Costa (European Council)

Called the day historic, noting the significance of the free trade agreement as one of the most ambitious ever, creating a vast market and reinforcing a rules-based economic order.
Stressed the importance of security cooperation to counter global threats.
Underlined shared democratic values and commitment to international law, peace, and sustainable development.
Highlighted cooperation on clean energy, global connectivity projects, and the joint strategic agenda.

President Ursula von der Leyen (European Commission)

Celebrated the “mother of all deals” in trade, emphasizing the complementary strengths of India and the EU—India’s scale and skills with Europe’s technology and innovation.
Outlined benefits of tariff cuts, job creation, and supply chain integration.
Detailed the new security and defense partnership, including cooperation on maritime security, cyber threats, space security, and counterterrorism.
Announced India’s association with Horizon Europe, the EU’s flagship research program, and the launch of innovation hubs and a startup partnership.
Emphasized the importance of mobility agreements and people-to-people connections as the foundation of the partnership.

Overall Significance

The summit marks a major milestone in India-EU relations, establishing a comprehensive framework for cooperation across trade, security, technology, and mobility. It reflects a shared commitment to a multipolar global order based on democratic values, rule of law, and sustainable development. The agreements are expected to:

Yield tangible economic benefits
Enhance strategic trust
Foster innovation and connectivity between the two regions

Presenters and Contributors

Shri Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of India
His Excellency Mr. Antonio Costa, President of the European Council
Her Excellency Ms. Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission
Mr. Maros Sephovich, European Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security
Ms. Kaya Kalas, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Vice President of the European Commission
Dr. S. Jaishankar, External Affairs Minister of India
Shri P.J. Goyal, Minister of Commerce and Industry of India
Mr. Hurve Delfin, EU Ambassador to India
Shri Vikram Misri, Foreign Secretary of India
Shri Ci George, Secretary West, Ministry of External Affairs, India
Shri Sorak Kumar, Ambassador of India in Brussels