India and Belgium Deepen Strategic Partnership

On 3rd September 2026, India and Belgium agreed to deepen cooperation in defence, trade, technology, energy, critical minerals and maritime security.

Key Points

Strategic Partnership: Both sides aim to expand cooperation based on democratic values and economic complementarities.
Strategic Dialogue: The inaugural India-Belgium Strategic Dialogue was launched in Brussels in July 2026.
India-EU Partnership: Both countries reaffirmed the importance of the India-EU Strategic Partnership and the India-EU FTA.
Trade Target: India and Belgium agreed to work towards doubling bilateral trade over the next five years.
Investment Mechanism: An Investment Fast-Track Mechanism was launched to facilitate bilateral investments and resolve business bottlenecks.
Investment Corridor: SFPIM and NIIF will explore establishing an Indo-Belgian economic and investment corridor.
Defence Cooperation: A Letter of Intent will promote staff talks, training, research and defence-industrial partnerships.
Defence Manufacturing: Both sides will explore defence technology, innovation, co-development and co-production.