# Can the EU and India work together to secure the Indo-Pacific?

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- DW, 2026-10-29 13:26 UTC
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- Original: https://www.dw.com/en/can-eu-and-india-work-together-to-secure-indo-pacific/a-79796195?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf

> India and Europe are building closer defense ties, but disagreements over Russia and differing priorities on China hinder their shared maritime-security ambitions. The EU wants a greater role in Indo-Pacific security while India seeks new partners. A security and defense partnership and formal dialogue have been established, but cooperation remains difficult amid differing priorities and divisions within Europe.