New Delhi, March 27 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday evening spoke with King Philippe of Belgium, during which they discussed deepening the strong bilateral ties and boosting trade and investment.

In a post on X, the PM said he also appreciated the visit to India earlier this month of the Belgium Economic Mission led by Princess Astrid.

"It was a pleasure to speak with HM King Philippe of Belgium. Appreciated the recent Belgian Economic Mission to India led by HRH Princess Astrid.

"We discussed deepening our strong bilateral ties, boosting trade & investment, and advancing collaboration in innovation & sustainability."

The phone conversation comes as the Belgium government in a piece titled "Belgium and India have much to of...