India and Belgium target doubling trade to $26 billion in five years

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India and Belgium have agreed to work towards doubling bilateral trade over the next five years, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced Thursday after talks with Belgian counterpart Bart De Wever in New Delhi. The target aims to expand cooperation beyond traditional diamond-dominated ties into defence, clean energy, technology, investment, and advanced manufacturing. Bilateral trade exceeded $13 billion in 2025-26, with the goal reaching over $26 billion annually. The announcement follows Modi hosting De Wever as part of a broader economic and strategic push between the two nations. The story is developing, with further updates expected.


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