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<div>Belgian Ambassador to India, Didier Vanderhasselt, accompanied by the first Belgian Defence Attache to India, Brig Gen Mario Engels, met the Indian Defence Secretary, Rajesh Kumar Singh, on Wednesday.</div>
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<div>&ldquo;The Defence Secretary complimented Brig Gen Mario Engels and said that it marks a significant step in boosting Defence ties between India and Belgium,&rdquo; the Ministry of Defence cited in a post on X.</div>
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<div>Over the past few years, there has been significant growth in India-Belgium defence cooperation. Both nations are focusing on defence industrial collaboration, Indo-Pacific maritime security, and technology sharing. India is seeking integration into European supply chains and the exploration of joint exercises in the Indo-Pacific region, aiming to institutionalise pacts to boost strategic ties. &nbsp;</div>
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Belgian Envoy, Defence attaché meet Indian Defence Secy

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