India and the European Union have agreed on a new trilateral framework for global development cooperation during the first meeting of the Joint Steering Committee held in New Delhi. The meeting marked a key step in deepening the India–EU strategic partnership by jointly addressing development challenges in partner countries through shared values and priorities.

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• The first India–EU Joint Steering Committee meeting was held in New Delhi, signalling deeper strategic alignment on global development cooperation.

• The meeting was co-chaired by EU Ambassador Herve Delphin and MEA Joint Secretary Priyanka Chauhan.

• India and the EU agreed on modalities for implementing trilateral development projects in priority sectors and regions worldwide.

• The framework will engage partner countries based on shared values, mutual interests, and common developmental priorities.

• Officials focused on creating joint mechanisms to address complex development challenges in third countries.

• MEA said the agreement strengthens collaborative approaches to inclusive and sustainable global development efforts.

• The meeting reinforced India–EU commitment to long-term strategic and development-focused global partnerships.