In many ways, the path of the future world order will be set in the Indo-Pacific region as it has become a global economic and political centre of gravity, President of EU Council Charles Michel said on Wednesday.
In an address at the Raisina Dialogue, he also said that the European Union's partnership with India is a cornerstone of the bloc's geopolitical strategy and it is determined to further develop the ties.
"It is in our common interest to show that the democratic and open model is the most powerful one to address the challenges of the world," he said
Referring to key geopolitical developments, he said the European Union (EU) has a large stake in the freedom, openness and stability of the Indo-Pacific and it is going to have a strategic approach for the region.