Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever have reaffirmed their commitment to a comprehensive and global approach to combating terrorism, stressing that terrorism in any form, anywhere, cannot be justified.
The two leaders made the remarks during their talks in New Delhi, with the India-Belgium Joint Statement stating that perpetrators of terrorism must be held accountable in accordance with international law. Belgium also conveyed its solidarity with India in the fight against terrorism, including cross-border terrorism.
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Key Highlights
Important points readers should notice.
Belgian solidarity: Belgium reiterated support for India’s fight against terrorism, including cross-border terrorism.
Global action: Both sides called for coordinated international action against terrorist networks, safe havens and financing.
Counter-terror mechanism: India and Belgium intend to explore a joint working group on counter-terrorism.
Accountability: The leaders stressed that those responsible for terrorism must face accountability under international law.
De Wever once again condemned the terrorist attack on innocent civilians in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, in April 2025.
The two sides called for stronger international action against terrorists and terrorist entities, including those designated under the UN Security Council 1267 sanctions regime, as well as terrorist networks, their safe havens and financing channels.
India and Belgium also expressed their intention to explore the establishment of a Belgium-India Joint Working Group on Counter-Terrorism to strengthen bilateral cooperation in addressing evolving terrorist threats.
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Why This Matters
The joint position strengthens India-Belgium security cooperation and adds Belgium’s voice to India’s call for coordinated international action against terrorism.
The leaders called for enhanced cooperation through international sanctions mechanisms at the national, regional and international levels and stressed the importance of coordinated action against terrorism.
The discussions also covered major international developments, including the situations in Ukraine and West Asia. Both sides reiterated support for dialogue and diplomacy to achieve peace and stressed the importance of safe and unimpeded maritime shipping.
