India, Sept. 3 -- The Government of India has issued a release:
Your Excellency, Prime Minister,
Delegates from both countries,
Friends from media,
Namaskar!
I am delighted to warmly welcome the Prime Minister on his first visit to India.
This is certainly his first visit to India, but he has a long-standing association with India. He served as the Mayor of Antwerp for many years and has always supported the large Indian community in Antwerp and India-Belgium diamond trade.
Friends,
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