Momentous, Strategic: EU Ambassador Signals India FTA And Security Pact To Be Finalised End Of Year

Ambassador Herve Delphin’s remarks signal a decisive moment in India–EU relations. Calling the FTA negotiations a “momentous achievement,” the EU’s top diplomat in New Delhi confirmed that both sides are targeting year-end closure. He highlighted how economic complementarity, diversification, and de-risking have aligned interests on both sides, pushing talks forward at record speed. But the partnership now goes far beyond tariffs. Delphin pointed to the rapid evolution of defence and security ties, including cooperation in the Indian Ocean and a planned security of information agreement that will enable deeper defence-industry collaboration. The message from Brussels is clear. The EU sees India not just as a market, but as a long-term strategic partner in trade, security, and supply chain resilience. With momentum firmly on its side, the India–EU relationship is entering a new phase of strategic convergence.