India's economic growth source of confidence for world: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever have agreed to deepen cooperation in defense, clean energy, and critical minerals. Modi highlighted India's 7.8% economic growth as a stabilizing force in a volatile global environment.
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Strengthening ties between India and Belgium reflects India's broader strategy to secure strategic partnerships with European nations for technology and defense development.
India and Belgium on Thursday (September 3, 2026) vowed to expand cooperation in trade, defence, critical minerals, clean energy and technologies following Prime Minister Narendra Modi's wide-ranging talks with his Belgian counterpart Bart De Wever.
In his media statement, Mr. Modi highlighted India's 7.8% economic growth in the last quarter and framed the country's rise as a source of confidence and new opportunities for the world.
The Belgian Prime Minister described the conclusion of the India-European Union free trade pact as a major milestone and said New Delhi and Brussels are building a relationship that is broad and more strategic than ever before.
"Today, the world is going through a period of great upheaval. Conflicts continue to persist in many parts of the world. Whether it is food, fuel, or supply chains, every sector is being impacted by uncertainty," Mr. Modi said.
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