Honour to brief PM @narendramodi about our relations with #EU, #Belgium & #Luxembourg. Thank him for making time and his guidance. Look forward to coming events in the new year and relations reaching a new high.

Stirring rendition of India's National Song #VandeMataram at the 24th edition of Concert by Rajhans Orchestra, held in Knokke-Heist, Belgium as a musical tribute to honour the brave Indian soldiers who fought in #WWI and fell in the Flanders Field.  #VandeMataram150 @MEAIndia

Led a solemn ceremony in honour of Indian soldiers at Indian Memorial at #MeninGate, #Ieper, #Belgium. Highlighted their valour and sacrifice. Also the need to avoid mistakes of past which could aggravate conflicts which plague us today. #WWI, #FlandersFields

Spectacular concert by Rajhans Orchestra of Hans Vermeersch at #KnokkeHeist, #Belgium in memory of Indian soldiers in #WWI in Europe. Cautioned need to learn from past so as not to repeat mistakes while dealing with challenges and conflicts of today.

At #MeninGate, #Iper for the Special Last Post Ceremony on the occasion of 107 th Anniversary of the End of First World War to honour the soldiers who laid down their lives including Indian soldiers.

**Sunday Morning Thoughts for the Week of December 8, 2025** The highly anticipated final Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting of 2025 is scheduled to conclude on Wednesday at 2:00 PM EST, followed by a press conference by Chairman Powell at 2:30 PM EST. As of now, the

Privilege to meet Mayor of Kortrijk Ruth Vandenberghe along with Chairperson of Belgo-Indian Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Philippe Vlerick. Kortrijk has strong business and people-to-people ties with India.

Good interaction with SVPs of IMEC Lode Louwers and Srikant Samavedam, along with Secretary MeitY S Krishnan to explore & deepen India IMEC cooperation in semiconductor value chain during latters visit to Brussels for mtgs under the framework of India-EU TTC.

Concluded my visit to Brussels, after intense but very productive engagements with @MarosSefcovic, EU Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security, on advancing a comprehensive India–EU FTA. The talks have significantly reduced our outstanding issues and allowed us to create the

Wonderful participating in Vlerick Business School's inaugural edition of Responsible Leadership Summit on Sustainability. Spoke about India's commitments and significant achievements while continuing its developmental pursuit towards #ViksitBharat by 2047.

Productive engagements with MEPs @crismaestre @brandobenifei @VicentMarza @CowenBarry from Int Trade ie INTA Committee ahead of visit to India. Also appreciate positive support of  INTA Chair @berndlange on ongoing 🇮🇳🇪🇺 FTA negotiations, and need to strengthen multilateralism.

Amb @AmbSaurabhKumar had a positive & constructive meeting with MEP @Ale_Ciriani on proposed changes in EU framework with regard to mobility. It would contribute to strengthening 🇮🇳-🇪🇺partnership. Thank @Ale_Ciriani for the initiative.

Ambassador @AmbSaurabhKumar met with @AnttiTimonen, Head of Cabinet of EVP Virkkunen to discuss strengthening India EU cooperation in technology and innovation. They welcomed progress made under the 🇮🇳🇪🇺 TTC and upcoming high-level meetings including the AI Impact Summit in India

Ambassador @AmbSaurabhKumar met with @A_WintersteinEC, Head of Cabinet of Euroepan Commissioner for Migration Affairs and Home to discuss upcoming dialogues and new initiatives within the context of India EU cooperation on expanding skills mobility. 🇮🇳🇪🇺

🇮🇳🇮🇪 In advance of our INTA mission to India, several MEP colleagues & I were honoured to attend a dinner with the Indian Ambassador to the EU, Saurabh Kumar, at his residence. I even had the opportunity to present him with a local Irish delicacy called 'Tullamore Dew' whiskey!

Productive engagements with MEPs @crismaestre @brandobenifei @VicentMarza @CowenBarry from Int Trade ie INTA Committee ahead of visit to India. Also appreciate positive support of  INTA Chair @berndlange on ongoing 🇮🇳🇪🇺 FTA negotiations, and need to strengthen multilateralism.

Ambassador @AmbSaurabhKumar extended warm Diwali greetings to all during the large-scale celebrations held at Atomium in Brussels, organised by Art India. The festival brought together Indians, Belgians, and friends of India. — L'Ambassadeur @AmbSaurabhKumar a adressé ses

Ambassador @AmbSaurabhKumar joined the Indian community in Antwerp for its vibrant Diwali celebrations organised by Antwerp Indian Association. He commended the community for its contribution to India Belgium relations and felicitated senior members for their selfless

Amb @AmbSaurabhKumar delivered the opening remarks and participated in a panel discussion at the 2025 edition of Track 1.5 India-EU Strategic Dialogue organised by @AnantaAspen @EU_ISS @i_montaigneEN Good exchange highlighting the consequential nature and stabilizing effect of

Thank you 🙏 Ambassador @AmbSaurabhKumar for an insightful exchange; 🇪🇺 🇮🇳 strategic partnership is of key importance for the 🇪🇺Strategy for the Indo - Pacific , we count on your active participation at the forthcoming EU Indo Pacific Ministerial Forum next November!

Ambassador @AmbSaurabhKumar hosted HRH Prince Louis Xavier Marie Guillaume of Luxembourg at Bharat Bhawan today for an engaging discussion on enhancing cooperation in the education sector and further strengthening the enduring India-Luxembourg partnership. — L'Ambassadeur

Amb @AmbSaurabhKumar planted a tree sapling in the Embassy premises under “Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam” campaign and as a part of “Sewa Parv” and observance of Swachhata Hi Seva, in the presence of @IndEmbassyBru Team, reinforcing the commitment to a cleaner and greener environment.