Flanders built ports for Europe, not 7M locals: Minister

At Sagarmanthan 2026 in Delhi, Flemish Mobility Minister Annick De Ridder said Flanders built its ports to serve Europe's continental hinterland, not its 7 million residents. Port of Antwerp-Bruges handles 270M tonnes annually. She urged India-EU port partnerships, calling the new trade deal a 'huge opportunity' for both sides.