External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar held a series of high-level meetings with European Union and Belgian leaders in Brussels, focusing on strengthening cooperation in clean energy, innovation, connectivity, supply chains and strategic partnerships.
During his meeting with European Commissioner for Startups, Research and Innovation Ekaterina Zaharieva, Dr. Jaishankar discussed expanding collaboration in clean and green energy technologies, research partnerships, innovation hubs, startups and India’s association with the Horizon Europe programme. The discussions aimed at boosting joint research and technology-driven solutions to support sustainable development.
Dr. Jaishankar also co-chaired the inaugural India-Belgium Strategic Dialogue with Belgian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Maxime Prévot, where both sides reviewed cooperation across political, economic, investment, defence, pharmaceuticals, mobility and clean energy sectors. The dialogue also explored new opportunities in ports, maritime connectivity, semiconductors and strengthening resilient global supply chains, while exchanging views on key regional and global developments, including West Asia.
Earlier, the External Affairs Minister met European Commissioner for International Partnerships Jozef Síkela to discuss expanding collaboration on connectivity projects, the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC), trilateral partnerships and green shipping. The meetings reaffirmed India and the European Union’s commitment to deepening strategic ties while accelerating cooperation in sustainable infrastructure, clean technologies and future-focused economic initiatives.
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