The Hague, As Prime Minister Modi on Saturday decided to further elevate the bilateral relationship with the Netherlands to a “Strategic Partnership”, the Dutch counterpart Rob Jetten said that in current times of international uncertainty, it is important that the Netherlands can rely on like-minded and valued allies such as India.
“Both India and the Netherlands attach great importance to democracy, good governance and a world order based on rules and justice. My discussion with Prime Minister @narendramodi this evening included the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, which has resulted in high energy prices. As in the Netherlands, the impact on India has been severe too. So it’s vital that this conflict be brought to an end and that a lasting solution be found. We also spoke about the case regarding the abduction of Insiya to India by her father,” Prime Minister Jetten said in a post on social media platform X.

“My conversations with Prime Minister Rob Jetten were extensive and covered a wide range of topics. One of them was defence and security. I spoke about the possibility of drawing up an action plan for the defence industry as quickly as possible. We can also collaborate in sectors such as space travel, maritime systems, and maritime security,” PM Modi said in a post on X.

“Economic cooperation is a key pillar of the friendship between India and the Netherlands. The free trade agreement between India and the EU offers endless opportunities. There is enormous scope for collaboration in the areas of fintech, critical minerals, semiconductors, green hydrogen, and AI. We also discussed ways to enhance cultural cooperation and cooperation in the field of education,” PM Modi wrote in another X post.

“The friendship between India and the Netherlands is in full bloom. This is also underscored by the visit of Indian Prime Minister @narendramodi to the Netherlands. It is a bond that is furthermore being elevated to an even higher level by our agreement to establish a Strategic Partnership with each other. This partnership is already bearing fruit. This weekend, our countries will sign multiple letters of intent, including in the areas of defence cooperation, the development of important new technologies and innovations, healthcare, and water management. ASML and Tata Electronics have also jointly signed a declaration that marks an important step toward closer collaboration in the field of semiconductors. This builds on top of the major, historic trade agreement that India and the EU concluded earlier this year. In short, we are making enormous strides forward in our cooperation, and that is truly a win-win situation,” PM Jetten said in another X post.