Belgium Rules Out Defence Ties With Pakistan, Assures India

Belgium has formally assured India that it will not pursue defence cooperation with Pakistan. The assurance came during a meeting where Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh also raised concerns over technology transfer protocols.

Belgian Defence Minister Theo Francken underscored the growing strategic partnership between India and the European Union. He pointed to expanding areas of collaboration, particularly in maritime security, information security, and aerospace.

The discussions reflect a broader alignment between New Delhi and Brussels on security matters. Both sides are looking to deepen institutional ties while navigating sensitive issues such as technology sharing and regional defence postures.

India has consistently sought clarity from European partners on their defence engagements with Pakistan. Belgium's explicit assurance is seen as a step toward removing ambiguity in bilateral defence relations.

No specific agreements or timelines were announced following the talks. However, the emphasis on maritime and information security suggests these domains will be central to future India-EU defence cooperation.