Belgium PM Bart De Wever Arrives in India

Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever has arrived in New Delhi on a three-day official visit to India. This marks his first visit to India since assuming office in February last year. He was warmy received by Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth.

High-Level Delegation: Defense Minister Theo Francken is also accompanying the Prime Minister as part of the official delegation.

Core Focus Areas: The visit focuses on bolstering bilateral trade, defense and security cooperation, renewable energy, technology, connectivity, and broader India-EU relations.

Business Engagement: PM De Wever will deliver a keynote address at a Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) business event in the context of the India-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA).

Mumbai Visit: Following engagements in New Delhi, he will visit Mumbai to interact with stakeholders from the diamond, ports, and logistics sectors.

Diplomatic Legacy: Belgium was among the first European nations to establish diplomatic ties with independent India in September 1947.

Belgium: Capital: Brussels | Currency: Euro (EUR)

International Headquarters: Headquarters of the European Union (EU) and NATO are located in Brussels, Belgium.

Confederation of Indian Industry (CII): Established: 1895 | Headquarters: New Delhi.

Q: Prime Minister Bart De Wever, who recently visited India, is the Prime Minister of which country?

A: Belgium

Q: Which international military alliance has its official headquarters located in Brussels, Belgium?

A: NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization)

Q: In which year did India and Belgium establish formal diplomatic relations?

A: September 1947