The European Union, EU, is keen to enhance ties with India in fields like counter-terrorism, cyber security and anti-piracy operations. interacting with a group of Indian journalists in Brussels, EU External Action Service Chief Operating Officer David 'O' Sulllivan said that both the sides are working to chart out common agendas.
On the issue of counter-terrorism, he said agencies concerned of the two sides are engaging each other to enhance their cooperation.Asked about India's complaint over problems in extraditing criminals from Europe, the EU officials said it was a sensitive issue for EU member countries who have strict legal procedures in this regard.On counter-piracy operations, they said the Indian Navy and EU Naval Forces are already cooperating in the piracy infested Gulf of Aden.