India, Sept. 5 -- Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever on Friday called for further cuts in import duties on goods traded between India and the European Union, including the possibility of zero tariffs, to spur bilateral trade, particularly in the diamonds sector.

Speaking at the Bharat Diamond Bourse (BDB), Wever said it took two decades for India and the 27-nation EU bloc to reach the "landmark" free trade agreement in January this year.

The pact is likely to be signed by the end of this year and may be implemented next year.

"The FTA greatly reduces the existing import duties on all kinds of products, including polished diamonds which are exported by India. And I understand, there is willingness to discuss further lowering or even g...