India and the EU launched a trilateral framework to boost joint projects and accelerate their free trade deal for stronger trade and global cooperation.

India and the European Union launched a trilateral cooperation framework during their first Joint Steering Committee meeting in New Delhi, focusing on joint development projects in priority sectors and regions based on shared values and mutual interests. The initiative aims to address global challenges through coordinated efforts. Simultaneously, Indian leaders urged swift completion of the India-EU Free Trade Agreement, citing its importance for exports, supply chain resilience, and investment amid global uncertainty. The push follows renewed political momentum from recent international discussions, including those at the World Economic Forum in Davos.