Delhi: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh holds key meeting with Belgium Defence Minister Theo Francken
Sep 03, 2026
New Delhi : September 3, 2026: ANI: Delhi: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held delegation-level talks with Belgium's Defence Minister Theo Francken. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said, "It is indeed a great pleasure to receive you on your second visit to our country as Defence Minister of Belgium. As you are aware, the world is witnessing a time of great geopolitical and economic turmoil. Most of it is not our doing, but we have to handle these challenges. In such situations, meeting a friend and an important partner like you provides a useful opportunity to exchange views and perspectives. India and Belgium share warm and long-standing relations founded on mutual respect, democratic values, and a shared commitment to a rules-based global order. The recently held India-Belgium Strategic Dialogue in July 2026 has provided an institutional framework for taking our bilateral partnership forward, including in defence and security. We see considerable potential for expanding our bilateral defence cooperation, and we welcome greater cooperation among Belgian and Indian defence companies..."