Prime Minister Narendra Modi engaged in a significant telephonic conversation with his Belgian counterpart, Alexander De Croo, addressing crucial matters related to international relations and regional conflicts. Here are the key highlights from their discussion:
- Enhancing Cooperation and Peace Support:
- Both leaders expressed their commitment to bolstering cooperation between their nations.
- They discussed the early restoration of peace and security in two critical regions: West Asia and the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict.
- Prime Minister Modi emphasized the importance of dialogue and diplomacy as the way forward in resolving the Russia-Ukraine crisis.
- Belgium’s Successful Hosting of the First Nuclear Energy Summit:
- Mr. De Croo was congratulated by PM Modi for successfully hosting the First Nuclear Energy Summit in Brussels last week.
- The summit focused on nuclear energy cooperation and its potential impact on global security.
- Bilateral Ties and India-EU Partnership:
- The two leaders exchanged views on strengthening bilateral ties.
- They discussed advancing the India-EU Strategic Partnership under the ongoing Belgian Presidency of the Council of the European Union.
- Areas of collaboration included trade, investment, clean technologies, semiconductors, pharmaceuticals, green hydrogen, IT, defense, and ports.
- Belgium’s Role in Global Affairs:
- Mr. De Croo highlighted the importance of addressing conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza.
- The protection of shipping lanes in the Red Sea was also a topic of discussion.
- The upcoming royal trade mission to India was another point of interest.
In a joint statement, the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) affirmed the excellent relations between India and Belgium and underscored their shared commitment to promoting peace, security, and cooperation on the global stage.
“Spoke to Belgium PM @alexanderdecroo. Congratulated him on the success of the First Nuclear Energy Summit in Brussels. Exchanged views on strengthening bilateral ties; advancing India-EU Partnership under Belgian Presidency; and cooperation on regional and global issues.” – Prime Minister Narendra Modi
“Called Prime Minister @narendramodi to discuss the conflicts in #Ukraine & #Gaza and protecting shipping lanes in the Red Sea. We also talked about our growing commercial relations #semiconductors #pharmaceuticals #greenhydrogen and the upcoming royal trade mission to India.” – Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo
