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Belgium’s Prime Minister Starts First Official Trip to India

Prime Minister Bart De Wever arrived in New Delhi for a three‑day official visit, marking his first trip to India since taking office.

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Key Points

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Bart De Wever is Belgium’s Prime Minister since February 2025.

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The visit lasts three days and includes meetings in New Delhi and Mumbai.

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Key topics: bilateral trade, defence cooperation, renewable energy, technology, and connectivity.

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He will speak at a Confederation of Indian Industry event about the India‑European Union Free Trade Agreement.

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Belgium supports India’s bid for a permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council.

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The visit aims to deepen India‑Belgium and broader India‑European Union relations.

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Summary

He will hold bilateral talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi covering trade, defence, renewable energy, technology, connectivity and people‑to‑people links.

De Wever will also address a Confederation of Indian Industry event on the India‑European Union Free Trade Agreement.

After New Delhi, he will travel to Mumbai to meet stakeholders from the diamond, port and logistics sectors.

Belgium, one of the first European nations to recognize India, backs India’s bid for permanent membership of the United Nations Security Council.

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New Words to Learn

13 words
Bilateral
Involving two countries working together.
Defence cooperation
Countries helping each other stay safe.
Renewable energy
Energy from sources that do not run out, like sun or wind.
Connectivity
Ways people and places are linked, such as roads, internet or transport.
Stakeholders
People or groups who have an interest in something.
Logistics
Planning how goods are moved, stored and delivered.
Confederation of Indian Industry
A large group of Indian businesses that work together.
Free Trade Agreement
A deal that reduces taxes and rules so countries can trade more easily.
European Union
A partnership of many European countries that cooperate on many issues.
Bid
An attempt to obtain something, like a seat at an international group.
Permanent seat
A long‑term membership that does not end easily.
United Nations Security Council
A part of the United Nations that works on keeping world peace.
Pluralism
Acceptance of many different ideas, cultures, or religions.
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