India, EU review strategic ties, cyber security, counter-terrorism emerge as main issues

India and the European Union (EU) on Tuesday reviewed the entire spectrum of their strategic ties and issues like cyber security, counter-terrorism and maritime security here during the 9th India-EU Foreign Policy and Security Consultations. The two sides also explored possibilities to further enhance cooperation in these fields.

Giving details of the meeting, the ministry of external affairs (MEA) said the consultations were co-chaired by Sanjay Verma, Secretary (West), MEA and Enrique Mora, Deputy Secretary General for Political Affairs, European External Action Service.

During the consultations, both sides were pleased to note the enhanced intensity and political momentum in the India-EU relationship,