Goyal discuss tech opportunities with Thales-Silox
Minister of Commerce & Industry Piyush Goyal have discussed strengthening industrial cooperation and exploring opportunities for technology partnerships Alain Queverin, CEO, Thales Belgium, as he undertook a series of industry-focused engagements in Brussels on 14–15 July 2026 on the sidelines of the India–EU Trade and Technology Council (TTC) Ministerial.
Goyal also discussed expanding bilateral trade opportunities and enhancing industrial collaboration with Jean Christophe Bogaert, Managing Director of Silox Group.
“These meetings marked the beginning of the Minister’s industry outreach in Brussels, providing a constructive platform for engagement with European industry leaders and setting the stage for subsequent interactions,” the Ministry of Commerce and Industry said on 15 July.
Goyal participated in a Business Roundtable hosted by the Federation of Enterprises in Belgium (FEB). The roundtable brought together leading Indian and European industry representatives to deliberate on trade facilitation, investment flows, supply chain resilience and digital innovation.
Furthermore, the Minister interacted with members of the FICCI delegation who shared their perspectives on enhancing competitiveness, addressing regulatory challenges and leveraging opportunities under the TTC framework. Goyal reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to supporting Indian industry in expanding market access and fostering innovation-driven partnerships.
Goyal’s engagements in Brussels underscored India’s emphasis on industry-led growth and highlighted the critical role of business and industry in advancing India–EU economic cooperation, the Ministry said.
“These 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,” the Ministry said. fiinews.com
