Archive · 3 Sep 2026
India, Belgium Seek Expanded Defence Cooperation Amid Global Turmoil
India’s Defence Minister Rajnath Singh met Belgium’s Defence Minister Theo Francken in New Delhi.
They talked about how India and Belgium can work more closely on defence and security.
Singh said the world is facing serious political and economic problems.
He said the two countries should share their views about these challenges.
India and Belgium already have a longstanding relationship.
Singh especially supported more cooperation between their defence companies.
He said a recent strategic dialogue could help guide future cooperation.
Francken was visiting India with Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever.
Rajnath Singh met Belgian Defence Minister Theo Francken in New Delhi.
Singh called for broader India-Belgium defence cooperation amid geopolitical and economic turmoil.
He identified stronger engagement between Indian and Belgian defence companies as a priority.
Singh said the India-Belgium Strategic Dialogue provides a framework for advancing bilateral ties.
Francken accompanied Prime Minister Bart De Wever during his official India visit from September 2 to 4.
- Who
- India’s Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Belgium’s Defence Minister Theo Francken.
- What
- They held an India-Belgium Defence Ministers’ Meeting and discussed expanding defence and security cooperation.
- When
- Thursday; the Belgian delegation’s visit was scheduled for September 2 to 4.
- Where
- New Delhi, India.
- Why
- To exchange views on global challenges and provide strategic direction for future bilateral defence cooperation.
- Meeting
- India-Belgium Defence Ministers’ Meeting
- Indian minister
- Rajnath Singh
- Belgian minister
- Theo Francken
- Main focus
- Expanded defence and security cooperation
- Industry cooperation
- Greater engagement between Belgian and Indian defence companies
- Strategic framework
- The recently held India-Belgium Strategic Dialogue
- Broader visit
- Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever was scheduled to visit India from September 2 to 4