The new Strategy launched in April 2021 recommits the EU politically to the region with the aim of contributing to its stability, security, prosperity and sustainable development, based on the promotion of democracy, rule of law, human rights and international law. The EU Strategy for Cooperation in the Indo-Pacific will allow the EU to enhance cooperation in many areas including: ocean governance, health, research and technology, connectivity, strengthening regional organisations, intensify cooperation in multilateral fora, and reinforce work on tackling global challenges such as climate change.
