Belgium–India relations
Belgium |
India |
---|---|
Diplomatic mission | |
Embassy of Belgium, New Delhi | Embassy of India, Brussels |
Envoy | |
Belgian Ambassador to India Francois Delhaye | Indian Ambassador to Belgium Santosh Jha |
Belgium–India relations are the bilateral ties between the
Belgium being India's eight largest trading partner as of 2009, accounting for trade of nearly ₹ 41,552 crore.[1] India and Belgium share the common value of "democracy, pluralism and rule of law" and Belgium has supported the G4 nations.[2] The former deputy Prime Minister of Belgium Steven Vanackere had said that "slowly but surely" India was getting its "rightful place in global governance". He reiterated that Belgium "unequivocally" reconfirmed its support for India's bid for a permanent seat in the enlarged United Nations Security Council.[3]
Bilateral trade
India and Belgium have strong trading links, with India being the second largest importer of and fifth largest exporter to Belgian products.[4] In 2008, The Government of India spoke about how Belgium and India were "partners in a globalised world".[5] In November 2017, King Phillipe and Queen Mathilde of Belgium visited India for seven days.[6]
There are many Indian diamond merchants from Gujarat and Rajasthan in Antwerp.
Diplomatic missions
Apart from the
The
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