Archive · 4 Sep 2026
Belgian PM Says India’s Global Voice Reaches Far Beyond Region
Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever visited India and met Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
He said India has become very important around the world.
He called India the world’s largest democracy.
He also described India as the fastest-growing major economy.
De Wever said India is strong in technology and finance.
He said India has an important role in world politics.
He added that India’s influence reaches far beyond its nearby countries.
This was the first visit by a Belgian prime minister to India in two decades.
Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever praised India’s growing global stature during a visit to New Delhi.
De Wever said India is the world’s largest democracy and the fastest-growing major economy.
He described India as an economic and technological powerhouse and a major geopolitical force.
The Belgian leader said India’s influence extends far beyond its immediate region.
De Wever made the remarks after meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi at a joint press conference.
- Who
- Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
- What
- De Wever highlighted India’s economic, technological and geopolitical importance.
- When
- Thursday; the article does not specify a date.
- Where
- New Delhi, India.
- Why
- De Wever was visiting India and speaking after meeting Modi.
- Visiting leader
- Bart De Wever, Prime Minister of Belgium
- Indian leader
- Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of India
- Location
- New Delhi
- India’s democratic status
- The world’s largest democracy
- Economic description
- The fastest-growing major economy
- Strategic significance
- A major geopolitical factor with influence beyond its region
- Visit milestone
- The first visit by a Belgian prime minister to India in two decades