A high-level Belgian delegation arrived at the Bharat Diamond Bourse (BDB) in Mumbai on 3rd December, bringing renewed focus to the deep commercial and cultural ties that link India and Belgium’s diamond sectors.

The Belgian delegation included HE Ambassador William Asselborn, Director for Asia and Oceania at the Belgian Ministry of Foreign Affairs; Frank Geerkens, Consul General of Belgium in Mumbai; Brigadier General Mario Engels, Defence Attaché from the Embassy of Belgium in New Delhi, along with senior representatives from Flanders Investment and Trade.Eva Verstraelen and Filippe De Potter.

Kirit Bhansali, Chairman, GJEPC, and Shaunak Parikh, Vice Chairman, GJEPC, joined Mehul Shah, Vice President, BDB, and other bourse officials in welcoming the delegation for a formal interaction and tour of the world’s largest diamond trading complex.

“Our relationship with Belgium has been built on trust, respect, and years of working together. Antwerp and Mumbai have grown alongside each other, supported by our diamond businesses, our artisans, and the many Indian families who made Antwerp their home. As the industry evolves, there is real opportunity for us to work even more closely in technology, new ideas, and smoother trade, strengthening the future of our diamond partnership.”  Kirit Bhansali said.