CEN and CENELEC fully support the European priorities expressed by President Ursula von der Leyen during her visit to India. In this context, the SESEI Project (Seconded European Standardization Expert in India) plays a crucial role in fostering discussions and exploring future opportunities to realign EU-India ties.
During her visit to India on 27-28 February 2025, President von der Leyen reached an agreement with Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi on a series of key priorities to strengthen EU-India ties. These priorities include:
- A Free Trade Agreement by the end of this year;
- Advancing digital technology through AI acceleration, 6G and digital public infrastructures;
- Joint investment for green projects: marine plastic litter, waste-to-renewable hydrogen, and E-vehicle battery recycling.
The SESEI project aligns closely with these priorities through the efforts of CEN and CENELEC, ETSI, the European Commission, and EFTA.
Established in 2013, SESEI promotes cooperation between Europe and India on standards and related policies and regulations. Its core objectives are to:
- enhance the visibility of European standardization activities,
- increase cooperation between Indian and European standardization bodies, and
- support European companies facing standardization-related issues which hamper market access to India.
India, as one of the world’s fastest-growing economies, is a key trade and investment partner for Europe. SESEI serves as a vital link, bridging the European and Indian standardization sectors.
Now in its sixth phase, which started in August 2024, SESEI will continue its activities over the next 3 years, further deepening EU-India cooperation in standardization.
For more information, please visit the SESEI website.
