Prime Minister Narendra Modi is holding bilateral talks with Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever in New Delhi today, marking the Belgian leader's first official visit to the country. The visit spans from September 2 to September 4, bringing diplomatic engagement between the two nations into sharp focus.
Trade, Investment, and EU Free Trade Agreements
A central pillar of the ongoing discussions in New Delhi involves strengthening economic ties, trade, and investment between India and Belgium. According to reports, the high-level dialogue places significant emphasis on the European Union Free Trade Agreement (EU FTA). Both administrations are looking to leverage the visit to drive mutual economic growth and deepen market access through strategic commercial partnerships.
Defence and Strategic Cooperation Take Centre Stage
Beyond economic exchanges, defence and strategic ties have taken centre stage during the official visit. Concurrent diplomatic engagements underscore this priority, notably, Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and his Belgian counterpart, Theo Francken, recently called for deeper bilateral defence cooperation between India and Belgium. These talks aim to build tighter operational and strategic alignment between the two nations.