External Affairs Minister Jaishankar and Union Minister Piyush Goyal on Wednesday met President of the European Council Antonio Costa in Brussels as he began a high-level diplomatic engagement aimed at further strengthening the India-European Union Strategic Partnership. (Pics/PTI and X)
Updated On: 2026-07-15 12:26 PM IST
Compiled by : Anushree Gaikwad
The meeting comes during EAM Jaishankar’s official visit to Belgium from (July 14–15, 2026), where he is participating in the 3rd India-EU Trade and Technology Council (TTC) meeting alongside senior Indian ministers and officials
The meeting underscored the growing momentum in India-EU ties, particularly in trade, technology, innovation, and strategic collaboration, following the landmark India-EU Summit held earlier this year
Earlier, announcing the start of his Brussels visit, EAM Jaishankar said he held wide-ranging discussions with the European Union’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the European Commission, Kaja Kallas
The discussions reflected the shared concern of both sides over evolving geopolitical developments, particularly in West Asia, and highlighted the importance of maintaining secure maritime routes and resilient global supply chains
Meanwhile, Goyal is also expected to hold CEO-level meetings with Thales Group's Alain Queverin and Silox Group's Jean-Christophe Bogaert to discuss cooperation in areas including aerospace, defence, cybersecurity, speciality chemicals, battery recycling and sustainable manufacturing
