New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Princess Astrid of Belgium on Tuesday, commending her efforts in leading a 300-member Economic Mission to India aimed at strengthening bilateral trade and cooperation.
PM Modi, in his remarks on social media, expressed optimism about the collaboration, emphasizing its potential to unlock new avenues for trade, technology, defence, agriculture, life sciences, innovation, and academic exchanges. He described the meeting as a step toward expanding economic opportunities for both nations.
Taking to social media platform X, PM Modi wrote, “Pleased to meet HRH Princess Astrid of Belgium. Deeply appreciate her initiative to lead a 300-member Economic Mission to India. Look forward to unlocking limitless opportunities for our people through new partnerships in trade, technology, defence, agriculture, life sciences, innovation, skilling and academic exchanges.”
Pleased to meet HRH Princess Astrid of Belgium. Deeply appreciate her initiative to lead a 300-member Economic Mission to India. Look forward to unlocking limitless opportunities for our people through new partnerships in trade, technology, defence, agriculture, life sciences,… pic.twitter.com/Fjx0x44Vob
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 4, 2025
Earlier, External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar met Princess Astrid on Monday. The Belgian royal is leading a high-level economic mission to India, aimed at deepening bilateral ties and expanding business opportunities between the two nations.
Following their meeting, Jaishankar underscored the importance of the visit, expressing confidence that it would pave the way for stronger collaborations between India, Belgium, and the European Union (EU).
Delighted to meet HRH Princess Astrid of Belgium, leading an economic mission to India.
Confident that her visit will foster greater collaborations for a stronger India – Belgium and India – EU partnership.
— Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) March 3, 2025
