India and Belgium to boost trade and defence

India and Belgium have agreed to deepen cooperation in trade, defence, and clean energy during talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and counterpart Bart de Wever. The leaders established an investment mechanism aiming to double bilateral trade.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets with Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever at Hyderabad House in New Delhi, India, September 3, 2026. Press Information Bureau/Handout via REUTERS

India and Belgium agreed Thursday evening to double bilateral trade over the next five years, targeting closer cooperation in defence and clean energy. The bilateral pact follows a broader trade framework struck earlier this year with the European Union. Both nations aim to reduce economic reliance on the United States amid rising global tariffs.

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