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India, Belgium and Luxembourg review trade cooperation

The nineteenth Joint Economic Commission session between India and the Belgium–Luxembourg Economic Union was held in Luxembourg on 29 October, India’s commerce ministry reported the following day. The three sides reviewed trade and investment relations and discussed ways to expand economic cooperation.

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The agenda included logistics and port connectivity, renewable energy, clean technology, financial services, digital technology, healthcare and food processing. Participants also explored cooperation in aerospace, research, higher education and skills, and discussed market-access concerns.

India’s commerce secretary subsequently met leaders of Luxembourg-based companies to discuss investment and technology partnerships. The release records discussions and possible areas of cooperation; it does not announce a signed free-trade agreement, a quantified new investment commitment or an awarded industrial contract.

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    India, Belgium and Luxembourg review trade cooperation

    The nineteenth Joint Economic Commission session between India and the Belgium–Luxembourg Economic Union was held in Luxembourg on 29 October, India’s commerce ministry reported the following day. The three sides reviewed trade and investment relations and discussed ways to expand economic cooperation.

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