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title: "India-EU Connectivity Partnership: 2021 Pact"
description: "The India-EU Connectivity Partnership is a 2021 framework enhancing transport and digital links, vital for sustainable development and global cooperation."
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Model Diplomat Research Team · Last reviewed June 22, 2026

TL;DR

- The India-EU Connectivity Partnership is a 2021 bilateral framework linking India and the European Union on transport, digital, energy, and people-to-people connectivity grounded in transparency and sustainability.
- How does the India-EU Connectivity Partnership differ from the Global Gateway?
- What are the four pillars of the Partnership?
- How is the Partnership related to IMEC?
- Is the Connectivity Partnership legally binding?

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1. 8 May 2021

   The India-EU Connectivity Partnership was announced on at the India-EU Leaders' Meeting held alongside the Porto Social Summit, convened by Portugal in its…

2. 9 September 2023

   Connectivity ambitions were subsequently absorbed into the broader India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC), the rail-and-shipping corridor announce…

3. 28 February 2025

   The College of Commissioners visited New Delhi on 27- for an unprecedented full-college meeting with the Indian cabinet, where von der Leyen and Modi reaffir…

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