Natural partners: On India-Belgium ties

The article discusses the visit of the Belgian Prime Minister to India, highlighting the growing significance of India-Belgium ties within India's broader engagement with European countries. Key areas of cooperation include bilateral trade (especially diamonds, renewable energy, food processing), defence (high-tech industry, co-development), and strategic alignment. The visit also underscores a geopolitical shift, with Europe acknowledging India's warnings on strategic autonomy and over-dependence on global powers like China. The upcoming India-EU FTA is a major driver for economic collaboration, and both nations show maturity in navigating differing stances on the Russia-Ukraine conflict.