PM Modi to visit Belgium on Mar 30: Swarup
"PM Modi will visit Brussels on March 30 for 13th India-EU Summit," MEA spokesperson Vikas Swarup said while addressing a press conference.
At least 21 people were killed as several explosions hit Brussels airport and the metro system on Tuesday, media reports said.
According to reports, two explosions hit the departures area of Zaventem airport.
Later, an explosion hit Maelbeek metro station, local media reports said.
The explosions have left several others injured in the Belgium capital.
Speaking on PM's visit to the nation, the MEA earlier said in a statement: "Prime Minister will pay his first official visit to Brussels on 30 March 2016 for the 13th India-EU Summit at the invitation of the President of the European Council, Mr. Donald Tusk and the President of the European Commission, Mr. Jean-Claude Juncker."
"The Prime Minister will also hold a bilateral Summit meeting with Belgium at the invitation of the Belgian Prime Minister Mr. Charles Michel. India and Belgium enjoy close and friendly ties. Belgium is India’s second largest trade partner within the EU. The bilateral meeting between the two Prime Ministers will focus on further enhancing the economic partnership. The two Prime Ministers will also hold discussions on regional and global issues of mutual interest," it said.
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