Mumbai, September 4, 2026: Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever arrived in Mumbai from New Delhi today, marking the next phase of his visit to India. He was received at the airport by Jayakumar Raval, Minister of Marketing and Protocol, Government of Maharashtra.
The Belgian Prime Minister’s Mumbai engagements are expected to focus strongly on economic and commercial cooperation between India and Belgium, particularly in sectors with significant bilateral potential.
Focus on Diamond, Ports and Logistics Sectors
During his stay in Mumbai, De Wever is scheduled to interact with stakeholders from the diamond, ports and logistics sectors.
Mumbai and Antwerp have long-standing links in the global diamond trade, while cooperation in ports and logistics can further support trade connectivity between the two countries.
The discussions are expected to provide an opportunity for businesses and industry representatives to explore new avenues for investment, partnerships and trade.
Strengthening Bilateral Economic Partnership
The Mumbai leg of the visit comes at a time when India and Belgium are seeking to deepen their economic engagement.
Belgium’s expertise in areas such as diamond processing, logistics and port infrastructure complements India’s expanding manufacturing, trade and infrastructure ecosystem.
Engagement with industry stakeholders in Mumbai could therefore help identify opportunities for greater collaboration and strengthen business-to-business ties.
Mumbai Visit Adds Economic Dimension to India Trip
De Wever’s arrival in Mumbai follows his engagements in New Delhi, bringing an important economic dimension to his India visit.
With discussions involving key commercial sectors, the visit is expected to reinforce the broader India-Belgium partnership while creating opportunities for closer cooperation between businesses and institutions.
The Mumbai engagements underline the growing importance of trade, investment, logistics and industry collaboration in taking bilateral relations forward.