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India's External Affairs Minister Meets Belgian Deputy PM, FM in Efforts to Combat Terrorism and Strengthen Bilateral Ties

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India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met with Belgian Deputy PM and Foreign Minister Maxime Prevot on Monday, welcoming Belgium's support and solidarity in combating terrorism. The meeting comes ahead of Jaishankar's visit to the EU and France, where he will hold bilateral discussions with his counterparts and engage with senior leadership. The India-EU strategic partnership has strengthened over the years, with the EU College of Commissioners visiting India for the first time in February this year. Jaishankar will also interact with think tanks and media during his visit.

Key Takeaways:

  • The meeting between Jaishankar and Prevot marked a significant step towards strengthening bilateral ties between India and Belgium, with both countries cooperating closely on various fronts.
  • The visit to France marks 25 years of strategic partnership between the two nations, which is rooted in deep trust and commitment, with cooperation across all domains of strategic relevance.
  • Jaishankar will hold a Strategic Dialogue with the EU High Representative and Vice President Kaja Kallas, and engage with senior leadership from the European Commission and European Parliament.
  • India and Belgium share a robust economic partnership and collaboration spans various domains like trade and investment, green energy, technology, pharmaceutical, and diamond sector, as well as strong people-to-people ties.
  • Jaishankar will also interact with think tanks and media during his visit to France, indicating a focus on strengthening ties and fostering dialogue.

Statistics:

  • 25 years of strategic partnership between India and France.
  • India-EU strategic partnership has strengthened across diverse sectors over the years.
  • First-ever visit of the EU College of Commissioners to India in February this year.
  • Jaishankar's visit to France and Belgium to be held between June 8-14.
  • Significant trade investments between India and Belgium in various sectors.

Sources:

  • Writings of Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on X, June 10
  • Statement issued by the Ministry of External Affairs
  • Published by HT Digital Content Services with permission from India Blooms.

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