New Delhi: The third round of the India-Belgium Foreign Office Consultations was held on November 4, 2025, in Brussels, co-chaired by Sibi George, Secretary (West), Ministry of External Affairs of India, and Theodora Gentzis, President of the Board, Federal Public Service Foreign Affairs of Belgium, according to a statement issued by the Ministry of External Affairs.
The meeting closely followed the successful visit of HRH Princess Astrid of Belgium, who led an Economic Delegation to India in March 2025. The statement noted that regular high-level political visits and interactions, including those by the Belgian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister to India and the External Affairs Minister of India to Belgium, have provided guidance and renewed momentum to bilateral relations.
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During the Consultations, both delegations reviewed the full spectrum of India-Belgium relations and reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthen their bilateral partnership. The key areas discussed included trade and investment cooperation, technology, science and innovation, defence and security, renewable energy, education, and people-to-people relations.
The two sides also discussed the importance of deepening India-European Union (EU) ties, particularly following the historic visit of the EU College of Commissioners to India in February 2025 and the communication of the new India-EU Strategic Agenda. They reaffirmed their joint commitment to advancing a comprehensive, balanced, fair, and mutually beneficial India-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA). Additionally, cooperation in multilateral fora and institutional dialogue mechanisms was covered.
The Consultations also included an exchange of perspectives on regional and global issues of importance.
The Foreign Office Consultations reaffirmed both sides' shared commitment to further deepen their bilateral relationship in a multidimensional manner—covering political, economic, investment, technology, defence, and people-to-people spheres.
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