India, Sept. 8 -- The European Union (EU)'s Political and Security Committee (PSC), comprising ambassadors of the 27 members of the bloc, will make its maiden visit to India this week for discussions aimed at deepening strategic cooperation ahead of the India-EU Summit next year.

The PSC is a crucial body responsible for the EU's common foreign, security and defence policies that provides advice to the European Council, Military Committee and Politico-Military Group.

The visit is a follow-up to a trip to India in February by the College of Commissioners led by President Ursula von der Leyen.

During its visit to India from September 10 to 14, the committee led by ambassador Delphine Pronk will hold strategic discussions with senior gove...