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Maharashtra CM Fadnavis Highlights State's Role in India-EU Trade Deal

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis pledges state's key role in India-EU Free Trade Deal implementation.

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Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis stated on 2026-09-04 that the state will play a major role in turning the opportunities created by the India-European Union Free Trade Agreement into economic growth. [1] Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever warned during a high-level dialogue in Mumbai that arbitrary trade barriers and systematic market distortion are threats to geopolitical stability. [2] Devendra Fadnavis said on 2026-09-04 that the Maharashtra government would create a dedicated team to coordinate with Belgian institutions and companies. [3] Speaking at the India-Belgium High-Level Dialogue in Mumbai, Devendra Fadnavis said on 2026-09-04 that the trade agreement was not only about tariffs, regulations, and market access, but also about building a wider partnership based on trust. [4] De Wever announced that the Port of Antwerp-Bruges will send a full delegation to India in February 2027 comprising companies and representatives from terminals, logistics, chemicals, and energy. [5] De Wever criticized voices calling for arbitrary tariffs, stating that some powers decide on Monday, revoke on Wednesday, and reinstate on Saturday without economic logic. [6] De Wever warned that some countries deliberately and structurally distort markets to inflict economic damage and turn trading partners into vassals. [7]
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  1. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis stated on 2026-09-04 that the state will play a major role in turning the opportunities created by the India-European Union Free Trade Agreement into economic growth. · Mid-day
  2. Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever warned during a high-level dialogue in Mumbai that arbitrary trade barriers and systematic market distortion are threats to geopolitical stability. · Hindustan Times
  3. Devendra Fadnavis said on 2026-09-04 that the Maharashtra government would create a dedicated team to coordinate with Belgian institutions and companies. · Mid-day
  4. Speaking at the India-Belgium High-Level Dialogue in Mumbai, Devendra Fadnavis said on 2026-09-04 that the trade agreement was not only about tariffs, regulations, and market access, but also about building a wider partnership based on trust. · Mid-day
  5. De Wever announced that the Port of Antwerp-Bruges will send a full delegation to India in February 2027 comprising companies and representatives from terminals, logistics, chemicals, and energy. · Hindustan Times
  6. De Wever criticized voices calling for arbitrary tariffs, stating that some powers decide on Monday, revoke on Wednesday, and reinstate on Saturday without economic logic. · Hindustan Times
  7. De Wever warned that some countries deliberately and structurally distort markets to inflict economic damage and turn trading partners into vassals. · Hindustan Times
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