What happened:
On January 24, 2026, EU High Representative and Vice-President Kaja Kallas arrived in New Delhi on her first official visit to India. The visit comes ahead of the 16th India–EU Summit, where both sides are expected to adopt a new comprehensive strategic agenda and move forward on a Security and Defence Partnership covering maritime security, counterterrorism and cyber defence.
Why it matters to India:
The visit signals deeper India–EU strategic, security and economic engagement, alongside momentum toward a Free Trade Agreement, strengthening cooperation in defence, trade and global governance.