InternationalFriday, 4 September 2026·Hindu Tamil Thisai
India-Belgium sign MoU in New Delhi on defence, energy, cybercrime and technology ties
India and Belgium signed an MoU in New Delhi to expand cooperation in defence, energy, cybercrime and technology.
Key highlights
Direct fact
In September 2026, Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi, and the two countries signed an MoU to deepen cooperation in defence, energy, critical minerals, clean energy, cybercrime and technology.
Key specifics
- Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever visited India on a 3-day trip.
- The meeting took place in New Delhi with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
- The MoU covers defence, energy, critical minerals, clean energy, cybercrime and technology.
- India recorded 7.8% economic growth in the first quarter of the current financial year, as cited by PM Modi.
- Belgium’s Defence Minister Theo Francken was part of the delegation accompanying the Belgian Prime Minister.
Exam lens
Question type: international relations and bilateral agreements. TNPSC may ask the visiting leader’s name, the host city, and the sectors covered in the India-Belgium MoU.