Herve Delphin, the newly-appointed envoy of the European Union (EU) to India, has stated that his main focus will be to strengthen the EU-India strategic partnership. Delphin emphasized that the partnership is one of the most significant relationships developed by the EU on the global stage. He aims to boost economic opportunities, promote resilient supply chains, and accelerate the green and digital transition in India. Delphin highlighted the importance of the EU and India’s trusted partnership, which has broadened and deepened over the years. The EU is India’s second-largest trading partner, and both parties are currently negotiating a free-trade agreement and investment protection pact. The EU-India relationship also extends to security, defense, and cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region.