India and Belgium Strengthen Ties in Trade, Defence, and Clean Energy

Princess Astrid leads Belgian delegation to India, fostering collaboration in key sectors and advancing bilateral and EU partnerships.

India and Belgium held high-level meetings to enhance cooperation in trade, investment, defence, semiconductors, and clean energy.
Princess Astrid of Belgium is leading a week-long economic mission with representatives from 360 Belgian businesses to deepen bilateral ties.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh discussed Indo-Pacific security and defence industrial collaboration with Belgian officials, exploring institutionalised mechanisms.
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal highlighted opportunities in infrastructure and clean energy while reaffirming Belgium’s role as a strategic EU partner.
Belgium’s delegation included site visits to Indo-Belgian ventures, such as Agristo’s potato processing plant, showcasing successful collaborations in agriculture and technology.