New Delhi, Sept. 3 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday highlighted the growing India-Belgium partnership and congratulated Belgium and the Netherlands for jointly hosting the FIH Men's and Women's Hockey World Cup last month.

"Last month, Belgium and the Netherlands jointly hosted the FIH Hockey World Cup. I extend my heartiest congratulations to you for the magnificent organisation of this World Cup," PM Modi said.

Belgium Prime Minister Bart De Wever is on a three-day official visit to India at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

"I also commend our players for their hard work and performance. Diamonds have long linked India and Belgium. Today, we are transforming this historic bond into a comprehensive partnershi...