Belgian Ambassador to India, Didier Vanderhasselt, along with Brig Gen Mario Engels, the first Belgian Defence Attache to India, met with Indian Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh, highlighting a significant advancement in bilateral defence ties. The Defence Secretary praised the growing collaboration between India and Belgium, which has focused on key areas such as defence industrial cooperation, Indo-Pacific maritime security, and technology sharing. This meeting underscores India’s interest in integrating into European supply chains and the potential for joint exercises in the Indo-Pacific region, which aims to institutionalize strategic pacts that would enhance defence cooperation between the two nations. The developments reflect India’s broader strategy to strengthen its global defense partnerships and enhance regional security in a rapidly evolving geopolitical landscape.