Archive · 5 Sep 2026
Belgian PM Praises Modi, Hails India as Key Partner
Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever met Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Delhi.
He later praised Modi as a wise and inspiring leader.
De Wever said India has become much more important in the world.
He described India as a large and fast-growing economy.
He also called India an important political and technology partner.
Belgium is much smaller, but De Wever said it can help India reach European markets.
The two countries want to work together in technology, defense, clean energy and supply chains.
India and Belgium also plan to try to double their trade within five years.
Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever called Narendra Modi one of the most inspiring world leaders and a wise leader.
De Wever described India as a major geopolitical, economic and technological partner for Belgium.
He said India’s transformation over the past two decades had increased its importance to Belgium.
Belgium presented itself as a gateway to Europe, offering technology, specialization, experience and market access.
India and Belgium aim to double bilateral trade over the next five years and expand cooperation beyond diamonds.
- Who
- Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
- What
- De Wever praised Modi and discussed expanding India-Belgium economic and strategic cooperation.
- When
- De Wever spoke in Mumbai after meeting Modi in Delhi the previous day.
- Where
- The meeting took place in Delhi, and De Wever made his remarks in Mumbai.
- Why
- The two countries want to strengthen their partnership, broaden cooperation beyond diamond trading and double bilateral trade over five years.
- Belgian prime minister
- Bart De Wever
- Indian prime minister
- Narendra Modi
- Trade target
- India and Belgium aim to double bilateral trade over the next five years.
- Potential cooperation areas
- Technology, defense, clean energy and strategic supply chains.
- Belgium’s population
- About 11 million inhabitants.
- Belgium’s economic position
- De Wever described Belgium as the world’s 25th economy and a gateway to the European market.
- Traditional trade area
- The relationship has traditionally included the diamond trade.