On Thursday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi held talks with Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever at Hyderabad House in New Delhi, as the two countries looked to deepen their bilateral partnership.
The discussions will likely cover the full range of India-Belgium relations, along with regional and international developments of shared interest.
De Wever began his India visit earlier on Thursday by paying floral respects to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat.
MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said the tribute reflected the common principles of peace, non-violence and human dignity that have contributed to the close ties between the two nations.
Paying homage to Mahatma Gandhi.
Prime Minister Bart De Wever @Bart_DeWever 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… pic.twitter.com/wPp2zach3h
— Randhir Jaiswal (@MEAIndia) September 3, 2026
The Belgian Prime Minister is in India for a three-day visit, his first since taking office in February last year. Defence Minister Theo Francken is part of the Belgian delegation.
Welcome to India!
A very warm welcome to Prime Minister Bart De Wever @Bart_DeWever of Belgium as he arrives in New Delhi on an official visit. He was received by Minister of State for Defence @SethSanjayMP.
The visit provides an opportunity to further strengthen the close and… pic.twitter.com/VQYLdbm10L
— Randhir Jaiswal (@MEAIndia) September 3, 2026
The visit marks the first trip by a Belgian Prime Minister to India in 20 years. It follows the Belgian Economic Mission led by Princess Astrid in March 2025 and is being seen as an important step in strengthening bilateral engagement.
De Wever will likely deliver a keynote address at a Confederation of Indian Industry event linked to the India-EU Free Trade Agreement.
On Friday, the Belgian Prime Minister will travel to Mumbai for meetings with stakeholders from the diamond, ports and logistics sectors.
The MEA said the visit will seek to expand cooperation in trade and investment, defence and security, technology, renewable energy, connectivity and people-to-people ties. It will, however, provide an opportunity to strengthen India’s engagement with the EU and Europe.
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