New Delhi, July 1 -- The Embassy of Ireland on Wednesday launched Ireland's Presidency of the Council of the European Union in India at the Press Club of India, outlining a six-month agenda focused on competitiveness, security and values, while emphasising deeper cooperation with India across trade, technology, maritime security and resilient supply chains amid global geopolitical uncertainty.

According to a release issued by the Embassy of Ireland in India, Ireland will hold the rotating Presidency of the Council of the European Union from July 1 to December 31, 2026, during which it will guide negotiations among the EU's 27 member states, chair Council meetings, and help advance the bloc's legislative priorities affecting more than 450...