LIMITLESS OPPORTUNITIES!! PM Modi Meets Belgium’s Princess Astrid to Boost Bilateral Ties
The discussions underscored the potential for collaboration in high-impact areas, promising to strengthen bilateral ties and deliver tangible benefits to citizens of both nations.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Princess Astrid of Belgium on Tuesday, signaling a push to unlock "limitless opportunities" for both nations through enhanced cooperation in trade, technology, defense, and agriculture. The meeting took place as Princess Astrid leads a high-profile Belgian Economic Mission to India from March 1-8, aimed at deepening trade and investment ties.
Modi expressed his enthusiasm on X, stating, "Pleased to meet HRH Princess Astrid of Belgium. Deeply appreciate her initiative to lead a 300-member Economic Mission to India." He highlighted the potential for new partnerships in diverse sectors, including life sciences, innovation, skilling, and academic exchanges, to benefit the people of both countries.
The delegation, comprising over 300 prominent business leaders, government officials, and sector representatives, underscores the growing importance of India-Belgium economic relations. The Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) noted that Modi welcomed Princess Astrid’s efforts, marking her second such mission to India. The talks covered trade, investment, clean energy, infrastructure, and cultural ties, with both sides eager to explore emerging sectors for mutual growth.
India-Belgium relations have steadily expanded in recent years, with trade and investment as traditional pillars. Belgium ranks as India’s 14th largest export destination and 16th largest importer globally. Outside the EU, India is Belgium’s seventh largest export market and sixth largest trade partner. The mission reflects a shared commitment to bolster economic resilience and foster innovation-led progress.
The discussions underscored the potential for collaboration in high-impact areas, promising to strengthen bilateral ties and deliver tangible benefits to citizens of both nations. As the mission progresses, it sets the stage for a dynamic partnership poised to shape the future of India-Belgium relations.
