A high-level Belgian delegation, led by Princess Astrid, is visiting India from March 1-8 to boost trade and diplomatic ties. The visit will prioritise industries like pharmaceuticals, logistics, aerospace and renewable energy. The delegation is slated to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh; External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar. Around 200 Belgian companies are operating in India. The country currently ranks 18th among Belgium’s export destinations. A seminar on water and waste management will bring Belgian and Indian partners together around cleantech, and the virtual inauguration of the Silox research and innovation centre is a fine example of Belgian ambitions in this area. On March 5, the India-Belgium Tech Forum will focus on strengthening technological partnerships. The mission starts on Sunday with a meeting with the EU ambassador to India, and ends on March 8 with a visit to the Agristo Masa factory, for the official start of the construction of a new Belgian fry production line.
