The European Union has decided to reinforce its strategic focus, presence and actions in the Indo-Pacific with a long-term perspective, saying it has “big stake” in its peace and stability and will work to ensure an architecture that keeps the region “open and rules-based”.
The grouping of 27 countries came out with a comprehensive strategy for the Indo-Pacific that lists its priorities and vision for the region that the EU said represents the world’s “economic and strategic centre of gravity”.
The EU strategy for cooperation in the Indo-Pacific was adopted on Monday by the foreign ministers of the bloc’s member states, demonstrating its recognition of the growing importance of the region.
The EU said the policy initiative sets out its intention to reinforce its strategic focus, presence and actions in the region of prime strategic importance for the grouping’s interests.
“The aim is to contribute to regional stability, security, prosperity and sustainable development, at a time of
The grouping of 27 countries came out with a comprehensive strategy for the Indo-Pacific that lists its priorities and vision for the region that the EU said represents the world’s “economic and strategic centre of gravity”.
The EU strategy for cooperation in the Indo-Pacific was adopted on Monday by the foreign ministers of the bloc’s member states, demonstrating its recognition of the growing importance of the region.
The EU said the policy initiative sets out its intention to reinforce its strategic focus, presence and actions in the region of prime strategic importance for the grouping’s interests.
“The aim is to contribute to regional stability, security, prosperity and sustainable development, at a time of