India and Belgium on Thursday (September 3, 2026) vowed to expand cooperation in trade, defence, critical minerals, clean energy and technologies following Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s wide-ranging talks with his Belgian counterpart Bart De Wever.
Modi highlighted India’s 7.8% economic growth in the last quarter and framed the country’s rise as a source of confidence and new opportunities for the world. In his media statement, Mr. Conflicts continue to persist in many parts of the world. Whether it is food, fuel, or supply chains, every sector is being impacted by uncertainty,” Mr. “India and Belgium, both believe in the rule of law, dialogue, and diplomacy.
The Belgian Prime Minister described the conclusion of the India-European Union free trade pact as a major milestone and said New Delhi and Brussels are building a relationship that is broad and more strategic than ever before. Modi said. The agreements between our governments and defence industries will open up new opportunities for defence co-development and co-production,” he said. The Prime Minister said people-to-people ties between the two nations are the “greatest strength” of the engagement, adding both sides agreed to strengthen connections between start-ups and to enhance capacity building in the maritime sector. Be it Ukraine or West Asia, we support all efforts for the early end of conflicts and for peace,” he said. The Prime Minister said India and Belgium are committed to eradicating every form of terrorism.
“Today, the world is going through a period of great upheaval. “Today, we agreed to enhance military exchanges and training cooperation between the two countries.
