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India and Belgium discuss maritime security and naval cooperation
Belgian Navy chief Tanguy Botman met Indian Navy chief Krishna Swaminathan in New Delhi on November 15.
The two officials discussed maritime security, naval operations and technology cooperation.
The talks were intended to strengthen ties between the Indian and Belgian navies.
Botman also laid a wreath at the National War Memorial and received a ceremonial guard of honour.
India and Belgium have longstanding maritime links, officials said.
The visit is expected to support existing naval engagements and explore new areas of cooperation.
Indian and Belgian naval chiefs held talks on maritime security, operational engagements and naval technology collaboration.
The discussions aimed to strengthen maritime cooperation and deepen navy-to-navy ties.
Belgian Navy chief Rear Admiral Tanguy Botman met Indian Navy chief Admiral Krishna Swaminathan in New Delhi on November 15, 2026.
Botman also paid homage to fallen soldiers at the National War Memorial and received a ceremonial guard of honour.
- Who
- Indian Navy chief Admiral Krishna Swaminathan and Belgian Navy chief Rear Admiral Tanguy Botman.
- What
- They discussed maritime security, operational engagements and naval technology collaboration.
- When
- November 15, 2026.
- Where
- New Delhi, India.
- Why
- To strengthen maritime cooperation and deepen navy-to-navy engagements.
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Botman arrived in New Delhi and laid a wreath at the National War Memorial.
Botman received a ceremonial guard of honour at the South Block lawns.
Botman held talks with Swaminathan on maritime security and naval cooperation.
- Indian Navy chief
- Admiral Krishna Swaminathan
- Belgian Navy chief
- Rear Admiral Tanguy Botman
- Talks location
- New Delhi
- Talks date
- November 15, 2026
- Topics
- Maritime security, operational engagements and naval technology collaboration