Union Minister of Commerce & Industry Shri Piyush Goyal conducted a series of industry-focused engagements in Brussels on 14-15 July 2026 during the India-EU Trade and Technology Council (TTC) Ministerial. On July 14, the Minister met with Mr. Alain Queverin, CEO of Thales Belgium, to discuss strengthening industrial cooperation and exploring technology partnership opportunities. He also held discussions with Mr. Jean Christophe Bogaert, Managing Director of Silox Group, focusing on expanding bilateral trade opportunities and enhancing industrial collaboration.
On July 15, Minister Goyal participated in a Business Roundtable hosted by the Federation of Enterprises in Belgium (FEB) alongside the Minister of External Affairs and the Minister of State for Electronics & Information Technology. The roundtable brought together leading Indian and European industry representatives to deliberate on trade facilitation, investment flows, supply chain resilience, and digital innovation.
Later the same day, the Minister interacted with members of the FICCI delegation at Hotel Steigenberger, where Indian industry representatives shared perspectives on enhancing competitiveness, addressing regulatory challenges, and leveraging opportunities under the TTC framework. Minister Goyal reaffirmed the government's commitment to supporting Indian industry in expanding market access and fostering innovation-driven partnerships.
These engagements underscored India's emphasis on industry-led growth and highlighted the critical role of business and industry in advancing India-EU economic cooperation. The interactions reaffirmed the government's commitment to strengthening industrial partnerships, promoting innovation, facilitating greater market access, and creating new opportunities for Indian enterprises in Europe.