India and the European Union have decided to fight jointly the menace of terrorism. In a joint declaration India and the 27 country bloc condemned terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, committed by whoever, wherever and for whatever purpose. They also denounced those who sponsor, abet and instigate terrorism and provide terrorists safe heaven. They agreed that an effective and comprehensive approach to diminish the long term threat of violent extremism will be an important component of their efforts to combat terrorism. The EU said that terrorism is not a problem of India alone. It is a global one and needs global response. The declaration was adopted at the 11th India-EU summit in Brussels today. Later addressing a joint press conference with the European Union President Herman Van Rompuy and the European Commission Jose Manuel Barroso, Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh said that the two sides discussed co-operation in political and security spheres. They also exchanged views on the situation in India’s neighbourhood and developments in Europe and enhance measures to counter terrorism. Dr. Singh said, the success of world community’s efforts is critical of the people of that country and for the stability and security of India and Europe. Mr. Rampyui said that London, Madrid and Mumbai attacks showed that terrorism knows nom boundaries and a common response is essential. At the summit meeting with European Union President Herman Van Rompuy and the European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso, Prime Minister said that India and Europe should take the lead in avoiding protectionist trends and keep their markets open. He said, this will encourage the free flow and movement of people.Dr.Singh conveyed to the European leadership the opportunities that exist for investment in India in infrastructure, high technology, clean energy and innovation. Cooperation in political and security spheres was also discussed. They agreed to enhance measures to counter terrorism. They said there is scope for working together in combating non-traditional threats to security such as piracy. India and the 27 nation bloc also decided to redouble their efforts for concluding a Broad-based Trade and investment Agreement at the earliest next year possibly by March. Both the sides agreed that finalisation of a balanced agreement will bring enormous benefits to both sides. Later addressing a joint press conference with the EU leadership, Dr. Manmohan Singh allayed fears of small farmers and shopkeepers back at home saying that their interests will be safeguarded in the agreement.