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India and Belgium convened the inaugural Strategic Dialogue in Brussels on Wednesday, marking a significant milestone in their bilateral relations. The meeting reviewed cooperation across defence, semiconductors, supply chains, trade, investment, clean energy and mobility, reflecting the growing breadth of their partnership.The Ministry of External Affairs stated that this first Strategic
Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal has described 2026 as a historical year in India-European Union relations, hailing the Free Trade Agreement as balanced and beneficial to both sides.Speaking in Brussels after the conclusion of the third India-EU Trade and Technology Council Ministerial Meeting, he emphasised that the FTA was “fair, equitable, and balanced,” and a true win-win
The third meeting of the India-European Union Trade and Technology Council in Brussels marked a significant advancement in cooperation across three major working groups.These covered strategic technologies and digital connectivity, clean and green technologies, and trade, investment and resilient value chains. Both sides announced new initiatives in artificial intelligence, semiconductors, green
The UK-India Free Trade Agreement, described as one of the biggest trade deals of modern times, officially came into force on Wednesday. The agreement marks a transformative moment in bilateral economic relations, immediately impacting trade worth £48 billion in 2025.Consumers in both countries will now benefit from cheaper, quicker, and easier access to a wide range of British and Indian
US lawmakers have revised the Russia sanctions bill, lowering the proposed tariff threat from 500 per cent to a maximum of 100 per cent on top buyers of Russian oil and gas, including India and China.The measure, backed by President Donald Trump, honours the late Senator Lindsey Graham and introduces exemptions for certain European countries reducing their dependence on Russian energy.The revised
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held extensive talks with senior European leaders in Brussels, noting that India and the European Union have made significant advances in bilateral ties following their high-level summit in January.During his two-day official visit to Belgium from 14 to 15 July, Jaishankar engaged in wide-ranging deliberations on trade, technology, security, maritime
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar commenced a high-level diplomatic visit to Brussels on Wednesday, where he held talks with European Council President Antonio Costa to reinforce the India-European Union Strategic Partnership.Jaishankar is in Belgium from 14 to 15 July, leading a senior delegation of Indian ministers and officials to attend the third India-EU Trade and Technology Council
The landmark India-UK Free Trade Agreement has now come into effect, and Harjinder Kang, the United Kingdom’s former chief negotiator for the deal, has described it as being deliberately built to be future-proof.In an exclusive interview, Kang recalled the long and complex negotiations, noting that India was a tough partner to bargain with, but both sides demonstrated strong political intent
British Deputy High Commissioner to Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Puducherry, Sutapa Choudhury, has hailed the entry into force of the India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement alongside the Agreement on Social Security as a historic milestone in bilateral relations.The enforcement was formally announced on Wednesday, marking a defining moment in the economic partnership between the two
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar began his Brussels visit on Tuesday as part of his six-nation tour with a meeting with European Union High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the European Commission Kaja Kallas.The two leaders discussed developments in West Asia, maritime security and ways to strengthen the India-EU Strategic Partnership.Jaishankar