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Modi, Belgian PM De Wever Discuss India-Belgium Partnership
Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever visited India for three days.
He met Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi.
The two leaders discussed the relationship between India and Belgium.
They also considered regional and global issues that matter to both countries.
De Wever visited Rajghat and honored Mahatma Gandhi with flowers.
India said the tribute showed shared values such as peace and non-violence.
De Wever was also expected to speak at a business meeting about the India-EU Free Trade Agreement.
He planned to travel to Mumbai to meet people involved in diamonds, ports and logistics.
The visit aims to improve cooperation in trade, defense, technology, energy and other areas.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever at Hyderabad House in New Delhi.
De Wever paid floral tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat during his three-day India visit.
The leaders discussed or were scheduled to discuss bilateral relations and regional and global issues of mutual interest.
De Wever was set to address a Confederation of Indian Industry event linked to the India-EU Free Trade Agreement.
The visit includes planned engagements in Mumbai focused on diamonds, ports and logistics, alongside broader cooperation areas.
- Who
- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever, with Belgian Defence Minister Theo Francken in the visiting delegation.
- What
- De Wever visited India, paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi, met Modi for bilateral discussions and planned business and Mumbai engagements.
- Where
- New Delhi, including Hyderabad House and Rajghat, followed by planned engagements in Mumbai.
- When
- Thursday, during De Wever’s three-day visit to India; the reports do not provide a calendar date.
- Why
- To strengthen the India-Belgium partnership and advance cooperation in trade, investment, defense, security, technology, renewable energy, connectivity and people-to-people ties.
Key facts
- Visit duration
- Three days
- First India visit
- De Wever’s first visit to India since becoming prime minister in February of the previous year
- Bilateral meeting
- Narendra Modi and Bart De Wever met at Hyderabad House in New Delhi; one report described the talks as held, while another said they were scheduled later that day.
- Gandhi tribute
- De Wever paid floral tributes at Rajghat
- Business engagement
- A planned Confederation of Indian Industry keynote address focused on the India-EU Free Trade Agreement
- Mumbai agenda
- Planned discussions with stakeholders from the diamond, ports and logistics sectors
- Delegation
- Belgian Defence Minister Theo Francken accompanied the visiting delegation
Quotes
Randhir Jaiswal
Spokesperson for India’s Ministry of External Affairs
“Paying homage to Mahatma Gandhi. Prime Minister Bart De Wever of Belgium paid floral tributes at Rajghat in New Delhi today, honouring Mahatma Gandhi and his enduring message of peace, non-violence and human dignity. The solemn tribute reflected the shared values that underpin the close friendship between India and Belgium. The life and legacy of Mahatma Gandhi continue to inspire the world.”
thehansindia.com
thehansindia.com
“A very warm welcome to Prime Minister Bart De Wever of Belgium as he arrives in New Delhi on an official visit.”
thehansindia.com
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