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Описание: Subscribe here: https://bit.ly/eudebates The Indo-Pacific region is increasingly becoming strategically important for the EU. The region's growing economic, demographic, and political weight makes it a key player in shaping the international order and in addressing global challenges.

The EU and the Indo-Pacific are highly interconnected. The EU is already the top investor, the leading development cooperation partner and one of the biggest trading partners in the Indo-Pacific region. Together, the Indo-Pacific and Europe hold over 70% of the global trade in goods and services, as well as over 60% of foreign direct investment flows.

However, current dynamics in the Indo-Pacific have given rise to intense geopolitical competition adding to increasing tensions on trade and supply chains as well as in technological, political and security areas.

This is the reason why the EU has decided to step up its strategic engagement with the Indo-Pacific region.

What are the main elements of the EU's Indo-Pacific Strategy?

The EU's increased engagement in the Indo-Pacific aims at maintaining a free and open Indo-Pacific for all while building strong and lasting partnerships. The basic message is that the EU will deepen its engagement with partners in the Indo-Pacific to respond to emerging dynamics that are affecting regional stability. The EU's approach is designed to foster a rules-based international order, a level playing field, as well as an open and fair environment for trade and investment, tackling climate change and supporting connectivity with the EU.

In this context, the Joint Communication highlights seven priority areas for EU action:

Sustainable and inclusive prosperity;
Green transition;
Ocean governance;
Digital governance and partnerships;
Connectivity;
Security and defence;
Human security.
The EU Strategy on the Indo-Pacific is an invitation to our partners in the region to address together common challenges and uphold international law and defending values and principles to which we are committed.

What actions will the EU take in the area of security and defence?

The EU will promote an open and rules-based regional security architecture, including secure sea lines of communication, capacity-building and enhanced naval presence by EU Member States in the Indo-Pacific. Furthermore, the EU will seek to conduct more joint exercises and port calls with Indo-Pacific partners, including multilateral exercises, to fight piracy and protect freedom of navigation in the region.

The EU will intensify its dialogues with partners on security and defence, including counter-terrorism and cybersecurity. The EU will also support Indo-Pacific partners' capacity to ensure maritime security. The EU will also strengthen capacity-building for partners to tackle cybercrime. Stay connected with us!
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