Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Brussels on the first leg of his three-nation tour to Belgium, the US and Saudi Arabia. During the course of the visit Modi will attend the India-EU summit and the global nuclear security summit in the US.

• On his daylong visit to Brussels, Modi will hold a bilateral summit with Belgian Prime Minister Charles Michel and then attend the 13th India-European Union (EU) Summit.
• On March 31, the prime minister will leave for Washington to attend the two-day Fourth Nuclear Security Summit to be hosted by US President Barack Obama.
• On April 2 and 3, he will be visiting Saudi Arabia at the invitation of King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud for a two-day visit with a focus on boosting energy and security cooperation. .
• Prime Minister Modi will also visit the Masmak Fortress, ‘L&T Workers’ Residential Complex and TCS All Women IT & ITES Center in Riyadh.

Did You Know?

• Brussels was established as a city in the 13th century.
• The city is home to 40,000 EU employees, 4,000 NATO employees and hosts about 300 permanent representations: lobby groups, embassies and press corporations.
• Brussels occupies an area measuring 161.4 square kilometers (62.2 sq. mi) and a majority of its residents speak Flemish Dutch or French.
• Brussels is a major trader of Beer, waffles and chocolate. There are more than 800 brands of beer on sale in Brussels. For those who love partying, Brussels can hold its own with other big cities such as Berlin in Germany and Dublin in Ireland.
• Chips, also commonly known as French Fries were invented in Brussels. In fact, in almost all the eateries in the city, you will find a variation of French Fries being served.
• The largest agricultural, forestry and agri-food fair in Europe is held in Brussels. It is called Foire de Libramont.