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Belgium closely following Mehul Choksi case, says government spokesperson
By Sahil Pandey, Brussels, March 26: The Belgian government is closely monitoring the case of fugitive Indian businessman Mehul Choksi, emphasising that it is being handled with significant attention, according to David Jordens, Spokesperson and Head of Service for social media and press at Belgium's Federal Public Service (FPS) Foreign Affairs.
Fugitive Mehul Choksi living in Belgium, plans to move to Switzerland for treatment
New Delhi, March 23: Fugitive businessman Mehul Choksi, who is wanted in India for his alleged involvement in a Rs 13,500-crore bank loan fraud, was previously believed to be residing in Antigua and Barbuda before reportedly travelling and residing in Antwerp, Belgium, with his wife, Preeti Choksi, after obtaining a residency card, according to a media report.
FIH takes stock of preparations for next year's Hockey World Cup
Lausanne (Switzerland), March 13: Members of the Netherlands-Belgium 2026 Organising Committee along with officials of the International Hockey Federation (FIH) took stock of the preparations for next year's FIH World Cup to be jointly hosted by the Netherlands and Belgium.
Belgium will continue to support Ukraine, says PM Bart De Wever
Brussels, March 6: Belgium's Prime Minister, Bart De Wever on Thursday assured Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy that Belgium will "continue to support Ukraine."
We need to work together, says Belgian Defence Minister
New Delhi, March 5: Belgium Defence Minister, Theo Francken has said that today, the world needs more collaboration than ever.
PM Modi meets Belgian Princess Astrid
New Delhi, March 4: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday met Belgian Princess Astrid, who is leading a high-level delegation to India from March 1-8.
PM Modi holds talks with Princess Astrid of Belgium, appreciates leading 300-member Economic Mission
New Delhi, March 4: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday met Princess Astrid of Belgium and said he looked forward to unlocking opportunities through new partnerships between the two countries in various sectors.
US an ally of European continent and it should be same in future: Belgium Foreign Minister
New Delhi, March 4: Belgium Minister of Foreign Affairs Maxime Prevot said on Tuesday that the US has been an ally of the European continent and should remain so in the future.
Rajnath Singh discusses defence ties with Princess Astrid of Belgium
New Delhi, March 3: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh discussed the possibility of defence engagements in the Indo-Pacific with Princess Astrid of Belgium and Defence Minister Theo Francken on Monday.
EAM S Jaishankar meets Princess Astrid of Belgium
New Delhi March 3: EAM S. Jaishankar met Princess Astrid of Belgium on Monday. In a post on X the EAM wrote, "Delighted to meet Princess Astrid of Belgium, leading an economic mission to India. Confident that her visit will foster greater collaborations for a stronger India - Belgium and India - EU partnership."
Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh meets Princess Astrid of Belgium
New Delhi, March 3: Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday met Princess Astrid of Belgium and his Belgian counterpart Theo Francken.
EAM S Jaishankar meets with Belgium's foreign minister, Maxime Prevot, at Hyderabad House
New Delhi March 3: EAM S Jaishankar met with Belgium's foreign minister, Maxime Prevot, at Hyderabad House on Monday prior to his meeting with Princess Astrid.
India, Flanders must collaborate on water, waste management: Flemish Minister-President
New Delhi, March 3: Flanders' Minister-President Matthias Diependaele on Monday called for stronger collaboration between India and Flanders in tackling water and waste management challenges, emphasizing that while the scale may be different, both regions face similar threats from climate change.
EAM S Jaishankar meets with Belgium's foreign minister, Maxime Prevot, at Hyderabad House
New Delhi March 3: EAM S Jaishankar met with Belgium's foreign minister, Maxime Prevot, at Hyderabad House before the arrival of Princess Astrid of the Kingdom of Belgium on Monday.
Union Minister Piyush Goyal welcomes Princess Astrid of Belgium in Delhi
New Delhi, March 2: Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal received Princess Astrid of Belgium upon her arrival on Sunday.
High-level Belgian delegation in India to boost trade, diplomatic ties
New Delhi, March 1: A high-level Belgian delegation, led by Princess Astrid, is visiting India from March 1-8 to boost trade and diplomatic ties.
Princess Astrid of Belgium, FM Maxime Prevot to visit India on March 1
New Delhi, February 27: The sister of Belgium's King Philippe, Princess Astrid, is set to visit India from March 2 to March 8, meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi, EAM Jaishankar, and visiting various states including Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Delhi.
Jaishankar congratulates Maxime Prevot on his appointment as Belgium's Foreign Minister
New Delhi, February 4: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday congratulated Maxime Prevot on his appointment as Belgium's Foreign Minister. Jaishankar expressed eagerness to work together with Prevot to strengthen bilateral, European Union and global partnerships.
PM Modi congratulates Bart De Wever on becoming Belgium's Prime Minister
New Delhi, February 4: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday congratulated Prime Minister Bart De Wever on assuming office. He also expressed his eagerness to work closely with De Wever to strengthen the relationship between India and Belgium, while also enhancing collaboration on global issues.
Belgium's new government sworn in
Brussels, Feb 3: Belgium's new government was sworn in on Monday, ending months of a political deadlock over forming a stable coalition government.
NorthSeal security platform launched in North Sea
Brussels, January 28: Belgium announced today that the NorthSeal security platform for the North Sea is now operational.
India and Belgium to strengthen economic ties with focus on trade, investment, and emerging sectors
New Delhi, January 21: The Commerce and Industry Minister of India, Piyush Goyal, met with the Belgian Minister of Foreign Affairs, European Affairs, and Foreign Trade, Bernard Quintin, in Brussels on Tuesday to discuss strengthening bilateral trade and investment ties.
India, Belgium to deepen trade and investment ties: Piyush Goyal
New Delhi, Jan 21: Union Minister for Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal and Bernard Quintin, Belgian Minister of Foreign Affairs, European Affairs and Foreign Trade, held bilateral talks in Brussels to boost trade and investment ties across the spectrum, it was announced on Tuesday.
Union Minister Piyush Goyal engages with Indian students and diaspora in Belgium and Luxembourg
New Delhi, January 20: Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, recently embarked on an engaging visit to Belgium, where he interacted with Indian students, senior faculty members of KU Leuven University, and the Indian diaspora in Belgium and Luxembourg.
Belgium's renewable energy production declines for first time since 2016
Brussels, January 2: Belgium produced less renewable energy in 2024 compared to the previous year for the first time since 2016.