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Reporting broadly agrees that India and Belgium are seeking closer cooperation across maritime, trade and defence links, with Antwerp-Bruges presented as a major European access point for Indian exports.
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India and Belgium committed to expand cooperation in maritime infrastructure and related sectors.
Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever said the Port of Antwerp-Bruges could serve as a gateway for Indian exports to Europe.
The discussion also linked maritime ties to the India-EU Free Trade Agreement and the port’s infrastructure for pharmaceuticals and food products.
Both sides said they want to double bilateral trade over the next five years.
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Reports also said the two countries signed defence-industrial agreements covering maritime security, mine warfare, rocket systems, and ammunition manufacturing.
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What may still evolve is the scope and timing of the proposed trade and industrial ties, including how the maritime and defence agreements are implemented.
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The supportive coverage frames the visit as a step toward deeper bilateral cooperation in trade, maritime infrastructure and defence production. It stresses the role of the Port of Antwerp-Bruges in helping Indian exports reach Europe and points to infrastructure strengths for pharmaceuticals and food products. It also notes that both countries aim to double trade within five years. The same coverage presents maritime security and industrial collaboration as part of a broader partnership.
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Belgium pitches Antwerp-Bruges port as gateway for Indian exports to Europe after India-EU FTA
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Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever pitched the Port of Antwerp-Bruges as a major gateway for Indian exports into Europe during the India-Belgium High-Level Dialogue in Mumbai. Speaking about the India-EU Free Trade Agreement, De Wever highlighted that the pact reduces tariffs on the vast majority of goods and praised the port's specialized infrastructure for pharmaceuticals and food products. He also identified maritime infrastructure, dredging, and green hydrogen as key sectors for expanding bilateral commercial ties. Both nations further committed to doubling bilateral trade over the next five years.
How India’s Defence Industry Benefits From Major India Belgium Defence Cooperation
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During Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever's visit to New Delhi, India and Belgium signed ten defence-industrial agreements involving fifteen Belgian companies. The pacts focus on enhancing maritime security, mine warfare, rocket systems, and ammunition manufacturing to support India's domestic defence goals. Partnerships between firms like Exail, Thales, and Larsen and Toubro aim to combine Belgian technology with Indian manufacturing capabilities under the Make in India initiative. Both governments also signed a Letter of Intent to strengthen overall military and industrial cooperation.