Visiting Belgium King Philippe was accorded ceremonial reception at the forecourts of the Rashtrapati Bhawan Tuesday morning. Later, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj met King Philippe.
MEA spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said said the King and Mrs Swaraj had a conversation on expanding warm and friendly bilateral relations. The visiting dignitary also laid wreath at the Samadhi of Mahatma Gandhi.
King Philippe will meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a shortwhile from now at Hyderabad House.
The King and Queen of Belgium had arrived on 5th of this month. The visit is aimed at strengthening the historical strong ties between the two countries. Belgium was also among the first European countries to establish a diplomatic mission in India after Independence.
India is Belgium’s second largest export destination and third largest trade partner outside EU.