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1.#India-Netherlands Joint Statement on the visit of PM of India to Netherlands: 17 May, 2026: Print News./

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India-Netherlands Joint Statement on the visit of PM of India to Netherlands

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At the invitation of the Prime Minister of the Netherlands, Mr. Rob Jetten, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi paid an official visit to the Netherlands on 16-17 May 2026. This marked Prime Minister Modi’s second visit to Netherlands.

In the morning of May 16, Prime Minister Modi was hosted by Their Majesties King Willem Alexander and Queen Maxima of the Netherlands at the Royal Palace Huis ten Bosch in the Hague for a bilateral meeting. Their Majesties also hosted a luncheon for Prime Minister Modi.

Prime Minister Jetten and Prime Minister Modi met for restricted and delegation level talks, followed by a dinner in the evening of May 16. Both Prime Ministers recalled the longstanding and historical trade linkages, deep rooted people-to-people ties and robust bilateral relations between the two countries and expressed their desire for further expanding and deepening this multifaceted relationship. In this context, the two leaders noted with satisfaction the progress achieved in recent years across various cooperation programmes through regular interactions, including at the highest political level and through the fruitful collaboration during India’s Presidency of the G20 in 2023 and the AI Impact Summit in New Delhi in February 2026.

Acknowledging the strong momentum in the relationship and the growing convergences between the two countries, the two leaders decided to elevate the relations between India and the Netherlands to a ‘Strategic Partnership’. In this context, they welcomed the adoption of a Strategic Partnership Roadmap under which both sides agreed to work through regular and structured cooperation in all areas, including political, trade and investment, defence & security cooperation, cyber security, critical & emerging technologies including semiconductors, space, AI & quantum system, science & innovation, sustainability, health, sustainable agriculture and food systems, water management, climate change and energy transition, sustainable transport, maritime development, education, culture and people-to-people ties. The two sides also agreed to explore exchanges in the domain of policy planning.

Both leaders welcomed in this regard the agreements concluded in December 2025 across different priority sectors, such as on defence, semiconductors and related emerging technologies, enhanced cooperation in digital and cyberspace, collaboration in pharmaceuticals and medical devices, the establishment of a Joint Trade and Investment Committee, as well as the cooperation between the maritime museums in Lothal and Amsterdam.

The two leaders noted the Pact for the Future and reaffirmed their commitment to upholding shared values and principles including democracy, human rights, international peace and security, and a rules-based international order in line with the purposes and principles of the UN Charter. Both governments also underscored their commitment to strengthen and reform the multilateral system including expansion of both permanent and non-permanent categories of membership of the UN Security Council to reflect contemporary realities and called for text-based negotiations within a fixed timeframe. Prime Minister Modi thanked Prime Minister Jetten for the continued Dutch support to India’s permanent membership of a reformed and expanded UN Security Council.

Both leaders reaffirmed their commitment to further deepen the India-EU Strategic Partnership and welcomed in this regard the conclusion of negotiations for a mutually beneficial India-EU Free Trade Agreement in January this year. They agreed that the free trade agreement will strengthen political and economic ties between the world’s second and fourth largest economies, at a time of rising geopolitical tensions and global economic challenges and highlight the joint commitment to economic openness and rules-based trade. The two leaders further welcomed the simultaneous signing of the Security and Defence partnership that will strengthen EU and India’s dialogue and cooperation on security and defence, and deliver concrete results in areas such as maritime security, cyber, counterterrorism and defence industrial collaboration.

The leaders agreed on the importance of a free, open, secure and peaceful lndo-Pacific, based on respect for international law, sovereignty and territorial integrity, freedom of navigation, and absence of coercion and conflicts. Recalling the EU Strategy on the Indo-Pacific, Prime Minister Jetten announced the decision of the Netherlands to join the Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative (IPOI) and co-lead the Capacity Building & Resource Sharing pillar along with Germany and the European Union.

On Ukraine, the two sides expressed concern over the ongoing war, which continues to cause immense human suffering and carries global consequences. Both leaders agreed to continue to support efforts towards the achievement of a comprehensive, just, and lasting peace in Ukraine through dialogue and diplomacy, based on the principles of the UN Charter and international law.

Both leaders expressed deep concern over the situation in West Asia / the Middle East, noting its serious implications for the region and the wider world, including immense human suffering and disruptions to global energy supplies and trade networks. The leaders welcomed the ceasefire announced on 08 April 2026. They underscored the importance of de-escalation, dialogue and diplomacy and expressed hope for lasting peace in West Asia / the Middle East. They also called for freedom of navigation and global flow of commerce through the Strait of Hormuz, while opposing any restrictive measures, and reaffirmed their support for ongoing efforts and initiatives in this regard.

1.Economic Cooperation, Trade & Investment:

Both leaders noted that the Netherlands–India economic partnership stands out as a model of cooperation, driven by shared priorities such as sustainability, innovation, and long-term growth, creating mutual prosperity for both nations. They welcomed the growth in bilateral trade between the two countries, supported by efficient supply chains and shared commitment to open markets. The Netherlands, with its world class logistics network also serves as a strategic gateway to Europe for Indian exporters, including via its Port of Rotterdam whilst India offers a vast and dynamic market for Dutch companies who will also benefit significantly from upscaling opportunities, its business friendly environment, and the availability of a vast and skilled talent pool in India. At the same time, Indian businesses can leverage advanced Dutch expertise, particularly in water management, sustainable agriculture, and smart cities.

Expressing satisfaction with the existing economic collaboration between the two countries, the leaders emphasized the immense potential for further growth particularly in light of opportunities arising from the India-EU Free Trade Agreement. The Netherlands continues to remain one of India’s major trade and investment partners, reflecting the depth and resilience of the bilateral economic ties.

In order to further facilitate trade and investment, the Prime Ministers welcomed the signing of the Agreement on Mutual Administrative Assistance in Customs Matters, enabling the exchange of information between the customs authorities of the countries and thus contributing to enhanced customs enforcement and the facilitation of legitimate trade between India and the Netherlands.

The leaders reaffirmed their commitment to further advancing bilateral trade and investment through, amongst others, the India–Netherlands Joint Trade and Investment Committee and the Fast Track Mechanism. They agreed to focus on enhancing investment facilitation and strengthening innovation ecosystems to support sustainable growth, job creation and resilient value chains.

Both Prime Ministers underscored the strong potential for cooperation in startups and innovation, noting that solutions developed in India and the Netherlands can scale globally, including across Indian and EU markets. They agreed to further connect both countries’ startup ecosystems, facilitate exchanges, and explore digital soft-landing programmes, as well as increased participation in trade missions, innovation missions and technology summits.

2.Defence & Security Cooperation:

Both leaders welcomed the signing of the Letter of Intent on Defence Cooperation and emphasized the importance of deepening of the defence cooperation between the two countries including through regular interaction between respective Ministries of Defence and staff level talks, to coordinate exchanges of information, visits, research, innovation and training activities. They also concurred to move towards further expanding the scope of Defence Industrial Cooperation between the two countries.

Both leaders also agreed to enhance cooperation in the defence sector, under EU mechanisms and with other partners, and will explore possibilities of establishing a Defense Industrial Roadmap in which defence industrial collaboration for manufacturing of defence equipment, systems, components and other key capabilities through co-development, transfer of technology and setting up of joint ventures for co-production towards meeting the needs of the Armed Forces of both countries are laid down.

The leaders agreed to further enhance the security co-operation, including through regular exchanges between the National Security Apparatus of both countries on traditional and non-traditional security issues, including defence, maritime security, economic security, critical and emerging technologies, cyber security, counter terrorism and other mutually agreed matters of international security.

Both leaders expressed satisfaction with the annual bilateral cyber consultations as well as noted the holding of 8th session of the online cyber school, as means to further strengthen cooperation between the two countries to ensure an open, free and secure cyberspace. In this context, the leaders welcomed the signing of the Letter of Intent on enhanced collaboration in cyberspace, including closer coordination in multilateral fora and joint efforts on countering cyber threats and cybercrime through capacity building and the exchange of knowledge.

Both leaders underlined the importance of an open, free, secure, stable, accessible and peaceful ICT environment, which is seen as an enabler for innovation and economic growth and innovation. In this regard Prime Minister Modi thanked the Netherlands for its constructive participation in the AI Impact Summit that took place on 19 February 2026 in New Delhi.

Prime Minister Jetten strongly condemned the heinous and abhorrent terrorist attack on civilians in Pahalgam, Jammu & Kashmir, India in April 2025 and expressed Netherlands’ solidarity and unwavering support to India in its fight against terrorism, including cross-border terrorism and the two leaders called for holding the perpetrators accountable. The two Prime Ministers unequivocally condemned terrorism in all its forms and manifestations. They called for zero tolerance approach to terrorism and rejected double standards in countering terrorism.

The two leaders reaffirmed the need to combat terrorism in a comprehensive and sustained manner through both bilateral and multilateral mechanisms, including in the UN and the FATF. They further called for concerted action against all terrorists and terrorist groups, including groups proscribed by the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) 1267 Sanctions Committee and their proxies, affiliates, sponsors, backers and financiers. Both sides also called upon all countries to continue to work towards eliminating terrorist safe havens and infrastructure as well as to disrupt terrorist networks and their financing and bring perpetrators of terrorism to justice swiftly, in accordance with international law. Prime Minister Jetten expressed support for India’s endeavors to establish a UN Comprehensive Convention on International Terrorism (CCIT).

Both leaders noted with concern the growing threats from the use of new and emerging technologies for terrorist purposes such as unmanned aircraft systems, use of virtual assets by terrorists, and terrorist entities and the misuse of information and communication technologies for radicalization.

Recognizing a shared commitment to combat terrorism and strengthen the framework for global cooperation in this regard, both leaders emphasized the importance of upholding international standards on anti-money laundering and combating the financing of terrorism by all countries.

3.Emerging technologies, Innovation, Science, and Education:

Both leaders welcomed the signing of the MoU on a Partnership on Semiconductors and Related Emerging Technology, which provides the framework for intensified cooperation in semiconductors, including in the areas of investment, research and talent exchange.

Both leaders welcomed the ongoing cooperation in the field of science, technology and innovation, focusing on launching public-private partnerships and connecting the expertise of governments, businesses, and knowledge institutions, through the already active Joint Working Group on Science, Technology and Innovation, which facilitates joint R&D projects, talent mobility, and technology transfer, through regular bilateral dialogues. Both leaders reflected on the almost fifty large research and innovation programs which were jointly launched in the past years and underlined the growing importance of continued collaboration in the domain of key enabling technologies, aimed at addressing common societal challenges with shared solutions.

Both leaders also welcomed the initiative to connect the Dutch Semicon Competence Centre to the Indian Semiconductor Mission (ISM), which aims to support and strengthen the semiconductor sector, specifically industries, startups, scale-ups, SMEs, and their suppliers, through collaboration, technology and talent development. Further both Prime Ministers expressed their appreciation for the Indo-Dutch Semicon Online School and its continuation for next phase.

The two leaders welcomed the adoption of a Memorandum of Cooperation between Eindhoven University of Technology and University of Twente and six Indian leading Technical Institutes (IISc Bangalore, IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi, IIT Gandhinagar, IIT Guwahati and IIT Madras) for a brain bridge in semiconductors and related technologies, with industry partnership from NXP, ASML, TATA and CG Semi. This would catalyse the R&D and talent development with academia and industry participation from both sides.

Recognizing the strategic importance of critical minerals for continued innovation, and the need for global cooperation to build resilient and sustainable supply chains, the two leaders expressed their mutual interest in strengthening cooperation across the critical minerals value chain, including exploration, research and innovation, integration of value chains, supply chain resilience, circularity and ESG standards and related assessments. In this context, the leaders welcomed the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding on Critical Minerals.

The two leaders also welcomed the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding on Higher Education between the Ministry of Education of India and the Ministry of Education, Culture and Science of the Netherlands to promote cooperation between the higher education institutions of the two countries, in accordance with their respective academic and educational priorities and needs.

Both leaders also expressed satisfaction at the on-going institutional cooperation between Dutch and Indian universities including recent collaborations for example between: University of Groningen and Nalanda University; Delft University of Technology and Mumbai Metropolitan Regional Development Authority; Survey of India and ITC, University of Twente; Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam and Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee; and many more. Both leaders acknowledged that platforms like Indo-Dutch Education & Academic Network can play a significant part to further strengthen the educational and scientific collaboration.

Both leaders acknowledged the ongoing space partnership between India and the Netherlands and the possibility for intensifying the same, specifically on using space-based applications in addressing societal challenges including climate change, water issues, food security as well as air quality.

4.Energy Security and Transition / Circular Economy:

Noting the active bilateral cooperation in biofuels and bio-chemicals, Prime Minister Modi welcomed the Netherlands joining the Global Biofuel Alliance that was launched during India’s Presidency of the G20. The two Prime Ministers also reaffirmed their commitment to work on bio-economy and reflected on the success of Mission Innovation Program on Biorefineries, co-chaired by India and the Netherlands.

Acknowledging the ongoing cooperation on ‘waste to value’, the leaders noted that the 2025 update of the Dutch National Circular Economy Programme 2023-2030 and the Indian presidency of the World Circular Economy Forum (WCEF) 2026 will provide the opportunity for expansion of the partnership in new areas. This includes industrial circularity, solid and liquid waste management for sustainable and climate resilient urban systems, by technology deployment in pilot and scalable projects, introduction of innovation, and opportunities for trade and investment promotion, such as through B2B partnerships for which Dutch companies were invited to join the Resource Efficiency and Circular Economy Industry Coalition (RECEIC). In the field of sustainable mobility, cooperation may be deepened in areas such as smart and inter operable charging infrastructure, battery technology and system integration, standardization and open protocols, heavy and medium-heavy zero-emission vehicles, smart urban mobility systems and multimodal integration, and, alternative fuels and active mobility.

With a view to further strengthening the partnership between India and the Netherlands in the field of Renewable Energy, the two leaders welcomed the establishment of a Joint Working Group under the Memorandum of Understanding on Renewable Energy which provides ample scope for a diversified agenda for cooperation in renewable energy, including innovative solar energy, green hydrogen, storage and investments in the renewable energy sector to facilitate energy transition.

To further strengthen the cooperation and two-way investments on renewable energy, the leaders launched the ambitious India-Netherlands Roadmap on the Development of Green Hydrogen. The leaders agreed that the roadmap will help support India’s ambition, vast potential and competitive advantages for production, usage and export of Green Hydrogen while also contributing to a swifter adoption of Green Hydrogen as a sustainable source of energy in both countries.

In addition to this, the renewal of the Joint Statement of Intent on Capacity Building for Energy Transition between NITI Aayog and the Netherlands will ensure continued collaboration in Energy Security and Transition areas.

The two leaders furthermore welcomed the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the University of Groningen (RUG) and 19 Indian Institutes for Technology (IITs) to strengthen academic cooperation. They also welcomed the establishment of a PhD Fellowship Programme on Hydrogen between the Department of Science and Technology of India and RUG.

5.Water Management:

The two leaders noted the progress made under the Strategic Partnership on Water in building upon the synergies between the water related requirements of India and the expertise and experience of the Netherlands. Both Prime Ministers appreciated the joint efforts being undertaken in the field of water and river management, including partnership in the Namami Gange Mission, urban water management for climate resilience through Urban River Management Plans in combination with ‘Water as Leverage’, delta management, water quality management, waste water re-use and introduction of new water technologies. Both leaders emphasized the importance of safely managed sanitation and inclusive access to clean water and acknowledged the contribution of the Netherlands in sustainable finance for WASH related developmental projects internationally, aligned with India’s Swachh Bharat Mission goals.

Both leaders welcomed the establishment of a Centre of Excellence on Water under the aegis of Ministry of Jal Shakti, Government of India in collaboration with the Ministry of Infrastructure & Water Management, Government of the Netherlands at the Indian Institute for Technology (IIT) Delhi. The leaders also noted the progress under various ongoing joint programs in the states of Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu and Keralam.

Both leaders agreed to further enhance cooperation on the Kalpasar Project in Gujarat, where Dutch expertise and technical assistance in the Project can lead to the further strengthening of Strategic Partnership on Water.

The leaders noted the progress made so far on the Urban Water Infrastructure Resilience program of the India-led global Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI), through which the Netherlands shares its expertise as part of its membership. Both leaders look forward to the roll-out of the developed training program both in Indian cities with the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) and globally in others of the 50+ CDRI member countries.

6.Maritime development:

The two Prime Ministers noted the recently renewed Memorandum of Understanding on Maritime Cooperation and underscored the importance of continued collaboration towards a safe, secure and sustainable maritime sector, supporting the development of a strategic ‘Green and Digital Sea Corridor’ between India and the Netherlands, as outlined in the Letter of Intent signed in October 2025. In this context, they agreed to further deepen and broaden their partnership in the areas of smart and sustainable development of ports and inland waterways, supply chain optimization and green ports and shipping. As a next step, both Prime Ministers agreed to explore developing a comprehensive ‘Strategic Roadmap on a Green and Digital Sea Corridor’ which aims at working towards an environmentally sustainable, digitally integrated and economically efficient future-ready maritime corridor between India and the Netherlands.

Given the shared interest in global and regional maritime security, particularly in the Indo-Pacific region, both Prime Ministers agreed to exchange best practices – between relevant government entities, businesses and knowledge institutes – in the field of protecting critical infrastructure including cyber resilience in ports and inland waterways and promoting diversified and resilient supply chains (including critical raw materials, medicine and food).

7.Health Sector:

Both leaders emphasized the importance of scaling up bilateral cooperation on health, particularly in addressing global public health risks such as infectious diseases and anti-microbial resistance, as well as the growing impact of non-communicable diseases. Both leaders agreed to encourage further cooperation in digital health (including AI and cybersecurity) and capacity building. They welcomed the renewal of the Memorandum of Understanding on Healthcare and Public Health and consideration of new co-operation initiatives in areas such as women’s health, capacity development for climate and health preparedness, and knowledge exchange on sustainable healthcare systems in both countries. In the light of this renewed Memorandum of Understanding. The two leaders also welcomed the recently signed Letter of Intent between the Dutch National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM) and the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), focusing on areas such as infectious diseases, vector-borne diseases, One Health and disease surveillance.

Both leaders further underscored that, within the framework of the India-Netherlands strategic partnership, enhanced focus will be given to collaboration in pharmaceuticals and medical devices, to ensure high-quality, accessible, safe, and sustainable healthcare. In 2026, the first Joint Working Group meeting will be convened under the newly signed Memorandum of Understanding to discuss the implementation and further development of the Memorandum of Understanding and its WorkPlan, and to identify key opportunities for collaboration, including through academic cooperation, regulatory cooperation, business engagement, and knowledge exchange on market access.

8.Agriculture & food systems:

Both leaders noted with satisfaction the on-going India-Netherlands collaboration in the field of agriculture, food systems and responsible value chains, including the exchange of knowledge and experience sharing through the Joint Working Group on Agriculture. The leaders welcomed the growing presence of Dutch companies in India in the field of protected cultivation, food processing, dairy and poultry. The leaders underscored the importance of leveraging the opportunities for co-operation between Indian and Dutch companies related to the agricultural sector including agri-tech.

The leaders reviewed the progress in setting up of Centers of Excellence in agri-related sectors in India, with Dutch expertise. These Centres are promoting technology in high-tech greenhouse agricultural productions as well as improved agricultural inputs and capacity building for smallholder farmers, leading to more sustainable and higher quality/productivity and reduced water and agro-chemical use.

The leaders underscored their commitment to further enhancing the impact and effectiveness of the Centers through continued collaboration and knowledge exchange. They also agreed to explore expanded collaboration in vocational education across various aspects of the food systems.

The leaders further welcomed the signing of a Joint Declaration between the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying and the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Food Security and Nature of the Netherlands as well as the establishment of an Indo-Dutch Center of Excellence on Training in Dairy at the Center of Excellence for Animal Husbandry (CEAH), Bengaluru. Both sides agreed to continue to explore cooperation in Dairy and other allied agricultural sectors including food processing.

The leaders noted the work being undertaken, to boost Indian-Dutch cooperation in horticulture for establishment of Clean Plant Centres (CPCs) under India’s ongoing Clean Plant Programme in order to promote the availability of disease free, quality planting material of high value horticultural and fruit crops for global competitiveness of Indian Horticulture Sector. In this regard, the leaders welcomed the conclusion of the Memorandum of Understanding on capacity building and support between Naktuinbouw and National Horticulture Board, Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Government of India

Underscoring the importance of food safety and security, both leaders welcomed the Memorandum of Understanding between Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) and Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI).

9.People-to-People Exchanges & Culture:

The two Prime Ministers acknowledged the strong people-to-people ties which represent an important pillar of the India-Netherlands relationship. Prime Minister Jetten showed gratitude for the contribution made by the Indian community in the Netherlands to Dutch society. Both leaders reaffirmed their resolve to further facilitate people-to-people contacts between the two countries, particularly through youth, academia, professional workforce, sports, and cultural exchanges.

Noting the importance of facilitating fair migration and mobility between the two countries, both leaders welcomed the signing the Memorandum of Understanding on Migration and Mobility.

The two countries also agreed to further strengthen cooperation with a view to prevent and combat irregular migration and trafficking of human beings, and encourage the fair mobility of highly skilled professionals. This approach is guided by international standards that ensure migrant workers are treated with dignity and respect, including fair mobility, transparent visa processes, and the protection of workers’ rights.

The two Prime Ministers agreed to deepen cultural ties between the two countries through enhanced cultural cooperation including by promoting exhibitions and cultural initiatives to deepen mutual knowledge, in fields such as, design, performing arts, visual arts, museum and heritage cooperation and exchanged views on the possible establishment of a Joint Working Group on Cultural Cooperation.

Highlighting the importance of mutual cultural appreciation, the leaders appreciated the efforts to showcase the artworks of Amrita Sher-Gil exhibition at the Drents Museum, as part of the Memorandum of Understanding between the Drents Museum and the National Gallery of Modern Art. They also looked forward to the return exhibition showcasing an artwork by Van Gogh and other Dutch artworks at the National Gallery of Modern Art.

Both Prime Ministers underscored the importance of cooperating in the return and restitution of cultural artifacts and in that regard welcomed the return of the Chola Era Copper Plates from the University of Leiden to the Indian authorities.

Recalling the centuries-old bilateral maritime history between India and the Netherlands, both leaders welcomed the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding for cooperation in development of the National Maritime Heritage Complex (NMHC) in Lothal (Gujarat), between National Maritime Museum of Amsterdam and the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways of India.

The talks were held in a friendly and cordial atmosphere, and both leaders expressed their confidence in the ample scope for further development of bilateral relations and of the multifaceted cooperation across sectors of India-Netherlands Strategic Partnership Roadmap. Prime Minister Modi thanked Prime Minister Jetten for the warm hospitality and extended an invitation to Prime Minister Jetten to visit India at his earliest convenience.

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2.##Roadmap of India-Netherlands Strategic Partnership [2026-2030]:17 May, 2026: Print News.//

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Prime Minister of India Shri Narendra Modi and Prime Minister of the Netherlands Mr Rob Jetten during their meeting at the Hague on 16 May 2026 agreed to elevate the India-Netherlands bilateral relationship to a Strategic Partnership by following focused, time bound initiatives and joint plans of action. To this end, India and the Netherlands adopted the Roadmap of India-Netherlands Strategic Partnership for the next 5 years (2026-2030).

Both sides agreed to:

I. Political Dialogue:

a. Maintain meetings and reciprocal visits, on a regular basis, between Heads of Government / State, Ministers of Foreign Affairs and other Cabinet Ministers including on the sidelines of multilateral events.

b. Institute a mechanism at the level of Foreign Ministers which will hold annual meetings to take stock of the progress of the Roadmap of this Strategic Partnership and give strategic guidance for future action.

c. Intensify meetings and interactions between the heads of relevant Ministries, to deepen cooperation in all sectors of common interest.

II. Economic Cooperation and Investments:

a. Leverage annual meetings of the overarching Joint Trade and Investment Committee (JTIC), to increase bilateral trade, market access and investment, especially in sectors with high potential such as renewable energy, telecommunications, maritime, infrastructure and urban development, innovation, electronics, semicon, agriculture, pharmaceuticals and medical technology, organic chemicals textiles, iron & steel, aluminium, including through joint ventures, industrial partnerships and technological collaboration between companies of the two sides with the aim of enhancing supply chain resilience.

b. Promote the participation in each other’s trade fairs and holding of business fora, with the involvement of industrial and economic associations and chambers of commerce.

c. Periodically review the work of the bilateral Fast Track Mechanism for investment facilitation and resolution of issues, if any.

d. Scope and facilitate a bilateral strategic joint partnership across the Critical Raw Materials value chain for supply chain diversification, under the Memorandum of Understanding on cooperation in the field of critical minerals, exploration, research and innovation, integration of value chains, supply chain resilience, circularity and ESG standards and related assessments.

e. Promote identified two-way investments between India and the Netherlands in priority sectors such as renewable energy, sustainable agriculture, maritime, infrastructure, pharmaceuticals, medtech and high-tech and innovation. To this end, both sides will facilitate business-to-business matchmaking, support joint ventures and public-private partnerships, and encourage collaboration between knowledge institutions and industry. Focus will be placed on enabling SME participation, enhancing investment facilitation, and strengthening innovation ecosystems to drive sustainable growth, job creation, and resilient value chains.

III. Water, Agriculture and Health:

a. Express the shared ambition to renew the Strategic Partnership on Water signed in March 2022 and running until March 2027; and review its progress through the Ministerial Joint Working Group on Water.

b. Enhance collaboration in integrated water resources management, integrated coastal zone management, urban water management, flood resilience, river basin management and sustainable water quality & availability in the Ganga Basin.

c. Leverage the Centre of Excellence on Water with National Mission for Clean Ganga, to support its ongoing work by exchanging knowledge and expertise, building capacity and promoting start-ups.

d. Support the creation of Urban River Management Plans for the agreed cities in India by promoting and integrating the Urban River Management Planning and ‘Water as Leverage’ approach in its framework and stimulate application through projects, thereby fulfilling the Water Action Agenda joint commitment.

e. Support the development and enhancement of disaster-resilient urban water infrastructure in India and globally through capacity building initiatives led by the India-led Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI).

f. Continue the Joint Agriculture Working Group to strengthen and promote bilateral cooperation in the field of agriculture and animal husbandry, including but not limited to reviewing the progress of India-Netherlands Centres of Excellence, on phytosanitary and veterinary market access, joint support for climate resilient agriculture, responsible value chains and global food security.

g. Promote exchanges on Ag-Tech and biotechnology, knowledge sharing and skill development, and support co-development of new agricultural technologies like for the creation of Clean Plant Centres and inter alia through support to startups.

h. Combat global public health risks by facilitating bilateral cooperation under the Memorandum of Understanding on Healthcare & Public Health and its Joint Working Group, with a focus on priority areas such as cross-border infectious diseases and anti-microbial resistance (AMR), non-communicable diseases (NCD), digital health (including AI and cybersecurity), the interlinkages between climate change & health, and capacity building. This cooperation will be further strengthened through the recently signed Letter of Intent between the Dutch National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM) and the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR). Focus areas include infectious diseases, vector borne diseases, One Health and disease surveillance.

i. Promote bilateral cooperation in pharmaceuticals and medical devices to support resilient global supply chains and to strengthen research and innovation, in line with the Memorandum of Understanding signed in June 2025 and through regular meetings of the Joint Working Group set up under the Memorandum of Understanding. This includes, amongst others, academic cooperation, regulatory cooperation, engagement between businesses, and knowledge exchange on market access.

j. Exchange knowledge through interactions between food safety authorities on international standards, notification and cooperation mechanisms and the use of electronic (certification) systems as outlined in the recently signed Memorandum of Understanding between Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) and Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI).

IV. Emerging Technologies, Innovation, Science and Education:

a. Taking into account India and the Netherlands’ national research priorities, enhance innovation and research collaborations, with special emphasis on key enabling technologies such as semiconductors, AI, cybersecurity, energy materials and biomolecular and cell technologies, involving governments, academia and industries, through the existing Joint Working Group on Science, Technology and Innovation collaboration.

b. Leverage the Memorandum of Understanding on the India-Netherlands Partnership on Semiconductors and Related Emerging Technologies to:

i. Explore new avenues of cooperation to build trusted and resilient supply chains through collaboration between the semiconductor industry of both India and the Netherlands.

ii. Expand cooperation on research and development in emerging technologies, forging technology value chains partnerships in both countries, in sectors such as artificial intelligence, photonics, quantum, and cyber-security.

iii. Connecting the Dutch Semicon Competence Centre to the Indian Semiconductor Mission, to support and strengthen the semiconductor sector, specifically industries, startups, scale-ups, SMEs, and their suppliers, through collaboration, technology- and talent development.

c. Support the Memorandum of Cooperation between Eindhoven University of Technology and University of Twente and six Indian leading Technical Institutes (IISc Bangalore, IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi, IIT Gandhinagar, IIT Guwahati and IIT Madras) for a brain bridge in semiconductors and related technologies, supported by NXP, ASML, TATA and CG Semi.

d. Implement the Memorandum of Understanding on the Netherlands-India collaboration on Higher Education and hold regular interactions to establish and execute a joint working plan to foster further collaboration between knowledge institutions.

e. Increase and strengthen educational and research engagements, such as in the STEM domain, and explore a platform for institutional partnerships.

f. Acknowledging the ongoing space partnership between India and the Netherlands, further collaboration can be explored at a government, industry and academic level, including using space-based applications in addressing societal challenges including climate change, water issues, food security as well as air quality.

V. Energy Transition, Sustainable Development and Maritime Development:

a. Set up a Joint Working Group on Renewable Energy and hold regular meetings to share best practices and experiences, promote knowledge of each other’s industrial ecosystems and facilitate industrial partnerships cooperation in green hydrogen, bioenergy, bio-chemicals or circular feedstocks, renewables and battery storage.

b. Collaborate to draft an action plan for joint activities in the field of renewable hydrogen, including a green corridor between India and the Netherlands.

c. Explore avenues for robust cooperation on environment by establishing a Joint Working Group to deepen bilateral relations on climate; share best practices, knowledge and technology on climate adaptation and mitigation.

d. Work together to strengthen bilateral partnerships on biofuels, circular economy and waste to energy through initiatives like the Global Biofuels Alliance, Integrated Biorefineries Mission, International Solar Alliance and the Combitrack on Sustainable Waste Management.

e. In order to contribute to a safe, secure and sustainable maritime sector, promote innovative green energy solutions in ports, inland waterways and shipping as well as further develop cooperation in the context of the recently renewed Memorandum of Understanding on Maritime Cooperation and the agreed Letter of Intent on a ‘Green and Digital Sea Corridor’ between India and the Netherlands. This would also promote India’s green hydrogen exports by integrating domestic production capacities with the European markets.

f. Within the framework of the Joint Working Group on Maritime Cooperation, both countries will explore a comprehensive ‘Roadmap on a Green and Digital Sea Corridor’, which aims at working towards an environmentally sustainable, digitally integrated and economically efficient future-ready maritime corridor between India and the Netherlands.

g. Work together to deliver capacity building, knowledge exchange on Sustainable Urban Development through a Joint Working Group under the Memorandum of Understanding on spatial planning and urban development. Identify niche areas of cooperation under the themes of Solid Waste & Water Management, Circular Economy, Urban Active Mobility, Zero Emission Transportation and Charging Infrastructure and Urban Sustainability and Governance.

VI. Defence Cooperation:

a. Plan structured Joint Tri-services interaction between respective Ministries of Defence of the Directorates of International Military Cooperation to coordinate bilateral military cooperation including cooperation between Defence Industry and Research Centres.

b. Enhance maritime cooperation, through mutual participation in naval exercises and tailored involvement in the IFC-IOR.

c. Promote interactions between respective Armed Forces in the framework of Netherlands’ growing interest in the Indo-Pacific Region, aimed at increasing cooperation in the context of the Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative (IPOI) and the Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS).

d. Explore avenues on technology collaboration of platforms and equipment between respective Ministries of Defence.

e. Work towards a Defence Industrial Roadmap between the two Ministries of Defence in order to promote cooperation between Defence Industry and Research Centre through respective sectoral organisations, the Society of Indian Defence Manufacturers (SIDM) and the Netherlands Industry for Defence and Security (NIDV).

f. Examine feasibility of institutionalizing logistic support to military units/formation during training exercises through signing of Mutual Logistic Support Agreement.

VII. Security Cooperation:

a. Enhance cooperation through regular exchanges on traditional and non-traditional security issues, including defence, maritime security, economic security, knowledge security, counterterrorism, critical and emerging technologies, cyber security, and other mutually agreed matters of international security.

b. Strengthen bilateral cyber dialogue engagements to support the implementation of the Letter of Intent on enhanced cyber cooperation in areas of mutual interest, including closer coordination in multilateral fora and joint efforts to counter cyber threats and cybercrime through capacity building and knowledge exchange.

c. Strengthen cooperation in the fight against terrorism at the bilateral, regional and international forums through information-sharing with respect to threat assessments and best practices as well as working together for the adoption of the Comprehensive Convention on International Terrorism at the UN.

d. Continue to work together to conclude a Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty and a new Extradition Treaty.

e. Increase cooperation in the context of the Netherlands membership to the Indo-Pacific Ocean’s Initiative (IPOI).

VIII. Migration, Mobility and Consular Matters:

a. Recognising the long-standing and historical bonds of friendship between India and the Netherlands, and wishing to give a new impetus to the same.

b. Resolved to facilitate fair migration and mobility to each other’s countries.

c. Determined to jointly take appropriate steps to prevent and counter irregular migration.

d. Cooperate to facilitate fair mobility of students, academics, doctoral students, researchers, and highly skilled professionals, including young professionals.

e. Implement the Memorandum of Understanding on Mobility and Migration.

f. Hold regular exchanges on pending consular matters through the India-Netherlands Consular Dialogue.

IX. Culture and People-to-People Exchanges:

a. Enhance bilateral cultural cooperation through continuous dialogue, exchange programs, and joint initiatives, including knowledge exchange on preservation and restoration of heritage sites and buildings.

b. Welcome the ongoing efforts for implementation of Memorandum of Understanding on cultural cooperation with the focus on strengthening collaboration in design, visual arts, cultural heritage, performing arts and museum sectors.

c. Continue to cooperate in the handling of the request for the return and restitution of cultural artifacts.

d. Encourage exhibitions and cultural initiatives to deepen mutual knowledge, also through the establishment of partnerships between museums.

e. Foster connections and tourist flows in both directions.

f. Acknowledge the contributions of the vibrant Indian and Dutch communities, as well as significant Indian Diaspora in the Netherlands, in promoting bilateral and cultural ties and long-standing bonds of friendship.

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3.###List of Outcomes: PM’s visit to the Netherlands: 17 May, 2026: Print News.///

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VIDEO: PM Modi, Prime Minister Rob Jetten of Netherlands witness exchange of key MoUs

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S.No. Documents Areas

1. Roadmap of India-Netherlands Strategic Partnership [2026-2030] Overarching Document

2. Restitution of Chola Copper Plates Culture

3. Memorandum of Understanding on Mobility and Migration between the Government of the Republic of India and the Government of the Netherlands Migration and Mobility

MoU between TATA Electronics and ASML to support semiconductor Fab in Dholera Semiconductors

5. Memorandum of Understanding between the Ministry of Mines of the Republic of India and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of the Netherlands on cooperation in the field of Critical Minerals Critical Minerals

6. Letter of Intent between Ministry of Jal Shakti of the Republic of India and Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management, the Netherlands for Technical Cooperation with regards to the Kalpasar Project, Gujarat Water

7. India-Netherlands Roadmap on the Development of Green Hydrogen Cooperation Renewable Energy

8. Establishment of a Joint Working Group under the renewed Memorandum of Understanding MoU on Co-operation in the Field of Renewable Energy

9. Joint Statement of Intent between NITI Aayog and the Netherlands for Collaboration on Projects for Energy Sector and Energy Transition

10. Establishment of Indo-Dutch Center of Excellence for Flowers in West Tripura Agriculture/Animal Husbandry

11. Establishment of Indo-Dutch Center of Excellence on Training in Dairy at the Center of Excellence for Animal Husbandry (CEAH), Bengaluru

12. Joint Declaration between Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Government of India and the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Food Security and Nature of the Netherlands on Collaboration in Animal Husbandry and Dairying

13. Letter Of Intent between Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), Department of Health Research, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India

and National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM) on Cooperation/Collaboration in Health Health

14. Agreement between the Government of the Republic of India and the Government of the Kingdom of the Netherlands on Mutual Administrative Assistance in Customs Matters Customs

15. Memorandum of Understanding between the Government of the Republic of India and the Government of the Netherlands on cooperation in the field of Higher Education Education/Culture

16. Memorandum of Understanding on Academic Cooperation between Nalanda University, India and the University of Groningen, the Netherlands

17. Memorandum of Understanding between Leiden University Libraries and Archaeological Survey of India

Narendra Modi
@narendramodi·
These are substantive and important outcomes that will add unparalleled momentum to the friendship between India and the Netherlands. These outcomes cover many sectors and will enhance growth and prosperity for our nations.

Randhir Jaiswal
@MEAIndia
List of outcomes (17 in total) : PM @narendramodi’s visit to the Netherlands ⬇️

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VIDEO: PM Modi holds a meeting with Netherlands PM Rob Jetten

PM holds official talks with Prime Minister of Netherlands

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi held official talks today with the Prime Minister of the Netherlands, H.E. Mr. Rob Jetten, at the Dutch Prime Minister’s official residence (Catshuis) in The Hague.

The two Prime Ministers held wide-ranging discussions on strengthening the India-Netherlands relationship. Reflecting the shared values and trust, as well as increasing convergence and growing cooperation between the two countries, the leaders decided to elevate the bilateral relationship to a “Strategic Partnership”. They also agreed to adopt an ambitious Roadmap for Strategic Partnership to deepen cooperation in the areas of trade and investment, defence and security, emerging and critical technologies, maritime sector, renewable energy and education. Taking note of expanding business, investment, technology and innovation partnerships, the leaders noted that opportunities presented by the Indian growth story offer promising business prospects to Dutch companies.

Both leaders noted with satisfaction the progress in bilateral cooperation driven by continuous high-level exchanges. Underscoring the significance of cooperation in WAH [Water, Agriculture and Health], they agreed to further intensify the Strategic Partnership on Water through collaboration on large-scale water projects. The Prime Ministers also welcomed the expanding cooperation across key sectors, including healthcare research, digital health, agriculture, and food safety.

During the talks, the leaders attached importance to expanding the trade and investment relationship between the two countries. Acknowledging the transformative potential of the India-EU Free Trade Agreement, they called for its early signing and implementation. They also affirmed that India-Netherlands cooperation in critical minerals will support resilient supply chains.

The two leaders also called for greater collaboration in emerging technologies, including AI and Semiconductors. They also encouraged holding of hackathon involving the youths of the two countries. Committing to strengthen cooperation in renewable energy, they highlighted the importance of cooperation in green hydrogen, biofuels, green shipping and maritime logistics to ensure a sustainable future. Both Prime Ministers expressed support for the new initiatives undertaken to strengthen mobility partnership and cooperation in higher education. In this regard, they took special note of the agreement concluded between Nalanda University and Groningen University.

Highlighting the strong cultural relations between the two nations, Prime Minister Modi thanked the Dutch Government for facilitating the return of the 11th-century Chola plates. In this regard, the two leaders also welcomed the collaboration between Leiden University Library and the Archaeological Survey of India, which will help advance knowledge of these historic artefacts.

Following the official talks, 14 agreements and Memoranda of Understanding were concluded in the fields of technology,green energy, trade, mobility, WAH, education and culture [Link]. A Joint Statement [Link] as well as the Roadmap on Strategic Partnership [Link] were adopted on the occasion of the Visit.

Prime Minister Modi invited Prime Minister Jetten to visit India which he accepted.

India and the Netherlands enjoy a strong bilateral relationship grounded in shared democratic values and multi-faceted cooperation across diverse sectors. Prime Minister Modi’s visit to the Netherlands marks a significant milestone in this partnership.

Narendra Modi

@narendramodi

Thank you, Prime Minister Rob Jetten. I am happy to be here in the Netherlands with the aim of further cementing our bilateral cooperation. Over the past decade, the India-Netherlands partnership has made remarkable progress. And, now is the time to do even more so that the people of our nations benefit.

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VIDEO: PM Modi holds delegation-level talks with Netherlands Prime Minister Rob Jetten

PM’s remarks during delegation-level talks with PM Rob Jetten of Netherlands

Excellency,

मेरा और मेरे डेलीगेशन का गर्मजोशी से स्वागत के लिए मैं आपका बहुत-बहुत धन्यवाद करता हूं। लगभग एक दशक बाद नीदरलैंड की यात्रा करके मुझे बहुत खुशी हो रही है। पिछले एक दशक में भारत-नीदरलैंड पार्टनरशिप ने उल्लेखनीय प्रगति की है।

Excellency,

हम नीदरलैंड को भारत के सबसे महत्वपूर्ण पार्टनर में से मानते हैं। नीदरलैंड भारत के टॉप फाइव इन्वेस्टर्स में से एक है। हमारे हिस्टोरिकल कल्चर और पीपुल टू पीपुल टाइस भी बहुत गहरे हैं। डेमोक्रेटिक वैल्यूस, मार्केट इकोनॉमी और रिस्पांसिबल बिहेवियर, ये हमारी साझी सोच का हिस्सा है। पानी, स्वास्थ्य और शिक्षा जैसे क्षेत्रों में हमारा सहयोग, हमारे लोगों के जीवन को बेहतर बना रहा है। इसी बढ़ते हुए सहयोग को देखते हुए 2023 में भारत की जी-20 प्रेसिडेंसी के दौरान हमने नीदरलैंड को गेस्ट कंट्री के रूप में आमंत्रित किया था। हमें बहुत खुशी है कि फरवरी में भारत में आयोजित एआई इंपैक्ट समिट में भी नीदरलैंड के पूर्व प्रधानमंत्री ने भाग लिया था।

Excellency,

भारत विश्व का सबसे युवा देश और विश्व की सबसे तेज गति से बढ़ रही मेजर इकोनॉमी है। आप नीदरलैंड और यूरोपियन लीडरशिप की नई पीढ़ी को रिप्रेजेंट करते हैं। हमें नीदरलैंड की एक्सपर्टीज और भारत की स्पीड और स्केल को हर क्षेत्र में जोड़ना चाहिए। इनोवेशन, इन्वेस्टमेंट, सस्टेनेबिलिटी और डिफेंस जैसे क्षेत्रों में सहयोग को नए आयामों तक पहुंचाना है। इसी साझा दृष्टि के साथ आज हम भारत-नीदरलैंड संबंधों को स्ट्रैटेजिक पार्टनरशिप के स्तर पर ले जा रहे हैं। एक बार फिर आपके स्वागत के लिए आपका बहुत-बहुत धन्यवाद।

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VIDEO: PM Modi witnesses ASML-TATA MoU Signing Ceremony

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Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, accompanied by Prime Minister of the Netherlands, H.E. Mr. Rob Jetten today witnessed the signing of an agreement between Tata Electronics and ASML to support the semiconductor Fab in Dholera, Gujarat.

The two Prime Ministers welcomed the decision of Tata Electronics and ASML to partner tgether for India’s first front-end semiconductor Fab in Gujarat. Prime Minister Modi highlighted the partnership as an important step in India’s journey for developing a semiconductor ecosystem in the country.

ASML is a Dutch multinational corporation and one of the leading suppliers for high-precision lithography equipment, a critical requirement in manufacturing of semiconductor chips. Tata Electronics, a subsidiary of the Tata Group, is an Indian electronics and semiconductor manufacturing company which is establishing a semiconductor manufacturing facility in Gujarat.

Prime Minister’s remarks at the Roundtable Meeting with leading Dutch CEOs may be seen here [Link]:
https://youtu.be/qRfvsduoF6g

Narendra Modi

@narendramodi

Strengthening cooperation in futuristic sectors!

Prime Minister Rob Jetten and I witnessed the signing of the MoU between Tata and ASML for advancing the semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem in India.

ASML will support the setting up and scaling of Tata Electronics’ upcoming

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VIDEO: PM Modi holds a meeting with Dutch CEOs

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Your Excellency Prime Minister रॉब येत्तेन,

दोनों देशों के delegates,

Netherlands के business leaders,

नमस्कार!

आज यहाँ दुनिया की सबसे innovative कम्पनीस के लीडर्स के बीच होना, मेरे लिए बहुत खुशी की बात है। आज 300 से अधिक Dutch companies इंडिया स्टोरी का हिस्सा हैं। आपके विज़न, और भारत पर confidence के कारण ही, नीदरलैंड यूरोप से भारत का largest इन्वेस्टर, और सेकंड largest ट्रेडिंग पार्टनर बना है।

Friends,

आपकी कम्पनीस भारत में सिर्फ जाने-माने brands ही नहीं, बल्कि भारत-नीदरलैंड मित्रता के brand ambassadors भी हैं। हमे बहुत खुशी है, कि NXP, फिलिप्स और प्रोसस भारत की टैलेंट के साथ world leading सोल्युशंस बना रहें हैं।

APM, डामेन, रॉयल वोपाक जैसी कम्पनीस भारत के पोर्ट, शिपिंग और लोजिस्टिक्स सेक्टर को ट्रान्स्फॉर्म कर रहें हैं। तो कई और ऐग्रिकल्चर और सस्टेनिबिलिटी में भारत के साथ मिलकर दुनिया के लिए एक better फ्यूचर सुनिश्चित कर रहें हैं।

कुछ ही समय पहले, ASML और टाटा के बीच MOU हुआ- अब ASML की इक्विप्मन्ट से भारत में सेमाइकन्डक्टर चिप बनेंगे। आज आप सभी की बातों में भारत के प्रति ऑप्टिमिज़म साफ दिखाई देता है। इस ऑप्टिमिज़म को outcome में बदलना, हमारी गारंटी है।

Friends,

आज का भारत स्केल और stability का प्रतीक है। स्केल की बात करें, तो हम दुनिया की fastest-growing major economy भी हैं और दुनिया का सबसे बड़ा talent pool भी। इंफ्रास्ट्रक्चर, क्लीन एनर्जी या फिर कनेक्टिविटी- भारत की स्पीड को विश्व मे कोई मैच नहीं कर सकता। इसी कारण पूरे विश्व के ग्रोथ में आज भारत सेवन्टीन परसेंट योगदान दे रहा है।

और स्टेबिलिटी के विषय पर तो, विश्व के सबसे बड़े लोकतंत्र के प्रधानमंत्री के रूप मे सेवा करते हुए, आज ही के दिन, मेरे 12 वर्ष पूरे हूएं हैं। इन 12 वर्षों में, continuous reforms से, हमने अपना इकनॉमिक DNA ट्रांसफॉर्म किया है। हमारी दिशा स्पष्ट रही है – प्राइवेट सेक्टर को पॉलिसी प्रेडिक्टबिलिटी देना और उनके लिए अवसर बढ़ाना।

स्पेस, mining या nuclear एनर्जी, हमने हर क्षेत्र को प्राइवेट सेक्टर के लिए खोल दिया है। हम Compliances लगातार कम कर रहें हैं, और Ease of Doing Business बढ़ा रहें हैं। हाल ही में हमने, टैक्सेशन, लेबर कोड, और गवर्नेंस जैसे विषयों में, नेक्स्ट जेनरेशन रिफॉर्म्स किए। अब भारत में मैन्युफैक्चरिंग करना, बहुत ही cost-effective हो रहा है।

इलेक्ट्रानिक्स जो पहले भारत का बड़ा इम्पोर्ट item था, आज भारत का सबसे बड़ा एक्सपोर्ट item बन गया है। इस मैन्युफैक्चरिंग ग्रोथ को नेक्स्ट लेवल पर ले जाने के लिए हम कई महत्वपूर्ण सेक्टर में इंसेंटिव्स दे रहे हैं। जिसका लाभ उठाकर, आप पूरे विश्व के लिए इंडिया में मैन्युफैक्चर कर सकते हैं।

इसी तरह, सर्विसेज़ सेक्टर में भी, भारत अपने टैलेंट के बल पर- efficiency और इनोवैशन का इंजन बन गया है। विश्व की सभी टेक्नॉलजी कॉम्पनीस ने भारत मे अपनी ग्लोबल कैपबिलटी सेंटर खोली है।

हम आप सभी को भी, भारत मे डिजाइन and इनोवैट करने के लिए आमंत्रित करते है। और इसके लिए आज से बेहतर समय कोई हो नहीं सकता।

Friends,

वर्ष 2026 से भारत और यूरोप संबंधों में एक नए golden era की शुरुआत है। इस वर्ष हमने ऐतिहासिक इंडिया-यूरोपियन यूनियन फ्री ट्रेड अग्रीमन्ट किया। विश्व की दो सबसे बड़ी लोकतान्त्रिक और जिम्मेदार शक्तियों के बीच हुआ यह अग्रीमन्ट, Shared प्रास्पेरिटी का मजबूत आधार बनेगा।

इस FTA के फुल potential को unlock करने के लिए, प्राइम मिनिस्टर येत्तेन और मैं, आज कई महत्वपूर्ण निर्णय लेने जा रहें हैं। हम भारत-नीदरलैंड की इस ट्रस्टेड पार्ट्नर्शिप को एक स्ट्रटीजिक पार्ट्नर्शिप बनाने जा रहे हैं। हम ग्रीन हाइड्रोजेन में एक महत्वाकांक्षी जॉइन्ट रोडमैप लॉन्च करने जा रहे हैं। हम टेक्नॉलजी में हमारे संबंधों को फ्यूचर रेडी बनाने जा रहें हैं।

हम दोनों देशों के बीच, टैलेंट मोबिलिटी, university पार्ट्नर्शिप और जॉइन्ट R&D को भी और सुदृढ़ करने जा रहें हैं। यानि, The future of India-Netherlands partnership is brighter than ever before.

Friends,

भारत और यूरोप के बीच मजबूत हो रहा स्ट्रटीजिक पार्ट्नर्शिप, हमारे बिजनस रिलेशन्स को नई प्रेरणा दे रहा है। इस दिशा में तेजी से आगे बढ़ना, अब आप के हाथों में हैं। मुझे पूरा विश्वास है, कि अब आप भारत में अपना स्कोप, इनवेस्टमेंट और ऐम्बिशन बढ़ाएंगे। और आपके साथ पूरे यूरोप का इनोवेशन एकोसिस्टम भी भारत आएगा।

Friends,

नीदरलैंड में कहावत है,

“Ships are safe in harbour,but ships are not built to stay in harbour.”

डच बिजनस कम्यूनिटी से बेहतर यह बात कौन समझ सकता है? आपका देश सदियों से नए अवसरों की खोज में आगे बढ़ता रहा है। मैं आपको आश्वासन देता हूँ- भारत में आपकी ये खोज सफल होगी और सार्थक भी। अब आपको भारत में और boldly venture करना है।

बे-डांक्ट।

बहुत-बहुत धन्यवाद।

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VIDEO: PM Modi holds a meeting with Dutch CEOs

PM meets with Dutch CEOs

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi along with Prime Minister of the Netherlands, H.E. Mr. Rob Jetten held discussions today with prominent CEOs of leading Dutch companies across various sectors such as energy, ports, health, agriculture trade, and technology, among others. The business leaders made presentations on three clusters : Semiconductors, Technology and innovation; Infrastructure, logistics and maritime; and Sustainability, Energy and Agriculture; outlining their strategies for India.

Ahead of the meeting, an agreement between ASML and Tata Electronics was signed in the presence of the two leaders. They welcomed the decision of Tata Electronics and ASML to partner together for India’s first front-end semiconductor FAB in Dholera, Gujarat.

Prime Minister Modi welcomed the deepening of business-to-business ties between India and the Netherlands, and appreciated the growing interest of Dutch companies in India’s economic vibrancy. Highlighting the recent reforms and initiatives, he emphasized efforts to improve the ease of doing business and to establish a stable, efficient, and predictable policy environment. Prime Minister Modi encouraged Dutch companies to explore opportunities in India, particularly in maritime, renewable energy, digital technologies, semiconductors, artificial intelligence, and healthcare sectors.

The two Prime Ministers called for early implementation of the India-EU FTA. The FTA reinforces India and the European Union as trusted and reliable partners, committed to open markets, inclusive growth and resilient supply chains.

Industry leaders appreciated the Government of India’s reform agenda and shared their future plans for India. They expressed interest in exploring opportunities to enhance their presence in India. The following CEOs attended the meeting:

1. APM Terminals

Mr. Keith Svendsen – CEO

Sector: Ports, Logistics, and Supply Chain Infrastructure

2. ASML

Mr. Christophe Fouquet – President & CEO

Sector: Semiconductor

3. Damen Shipyards Group

Mr. Arnout Damen – CEO

Sector: Shipbuilding

4. Heineken

Mr. Dolf van den Brink – Chairman of the Executive Board & CEO

Sector: Brewing

5. KLM Royal Dutch Airlines

Ms. Marjan Rintel – President & CEO

Sector: Aviation

6. NXP Semiconductors

Mr. Maurice Geraets – CEO NXP Semiconductors Netherlands

Sector: Semiconductor

7. Philips

Mr. Roy Jakobs – CEO

Sector: Healthcare

8. Port of Rotterdam

Mr. Boudewijn Siemons – CEO

Sector: Logistics/Port Management

9. Power2X

Mr. Occo Roelofsen – CEO

Sector: Clean Energy and Energy Transition

10. Prosus

Mr. Fabricio Bloisi – CEO

Sector: Consumer Internet and Technology Investment sector

11. Randstad

Mr. Sander van ’t Noordende – CEO

Sector: Human Resources (HR) Services

12. Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel

Mr. Martijn Eggink – Managing Director

Sector: Agribusiness

13. Royal HZPC Group

Mr. Hans Huistra – CEO

Sector: Agribusiness & Seed

14. Royal IHC

Mr. Derk te Bokkel – CEO

Sector: Shipbuilding

15. Royal Vopak

Mr. Dick Richelle – Chairman of the Executive Board & CEO

Sector: Energy infrastructure and Industrial Logistics

16. Van Oord

Mr. Govert van Oord – CEO

Sector: Infrastructur

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VIDEO: PM Modi visits Afsluitdijk Dam in Netherlands

PM visits Afsluitdijk Dam

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi accompanied by the Prime Minister of the Netherlands, H.E. Rob Jetten visited the iconic Dutch water management structure, the Afsluitdijk.

The visit underscored the shared commitment of both nations to innovative water management solutions, climate resilience, and sustainable infrastructure. The Afsluitdijk, a 32-kilometer-long dam and causeway, is a global benchmark in flood control and land reclamation, protecting large parts of the Netherlands from the North Sea while enabling freshwater storage.

The visit to the Dam put a spotlight on the parallels between the Afsluitdijk and India’s ambitious Kalpasar project in the state of Gujarat. The Kalpasar project aims to create a freshwater reservoir across the Gulf of Khambhat, integrating tidal power generation, irrigation, and transportation infrastructure. In this regard, the two sides welcomed the signing of the Letter of Intent between Ministry of Jal Shakti of India and Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management of the Netherlands for technical cooperation on the Kalpasar project.

The two leaders noted that Dutch expertise in hydraulic engineering and India’s scale of implementation present opportunities for mutually beneficial partnerships. The visit reaffirms the India-Netherlands Strategic Partnership on Water, highlighting shared commitment to innovation and sustainability.

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VIDEO: PM Modi attends the ceremony for the return of the Chola Copper Plates to India

Restitution of Chola Copper Plates

In the presence of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and the Prime Minister of the Netherlands, H.E. Mr. Rob Jetten, the Leiden University Library today restituted the 11th century Chola Copper Plates to the Government of India.

Chola Copper Plates, a set of 21 large plates and 3 small plates, are royal charters issued by Chola Kings during the 11th century CE. These charters formalise gifting of Anaimangalam village to a Buddha vihara called Chulamanivarma-vihara in Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu. The Plates contain texts written in Tamil and Sanskrit.

The restitution of these Chola copper plates assumes significance since they are not merely artefacts of the past, but an invaluable story of India’s heritage and civilization. The home-coming of these plates has a deep emotional appeal for the people of India.

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11.###########PM calls on Their Majesties King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima of the Netherlands: 16 May, 2026Print News.///////////

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VIDEO: PM Modi holds a meeting with Their Majesties King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima

PM calls on Their Majesties King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima of the Netherlands

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Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today paid a call on Their Majesties King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima of the Netherlands at Palace Huis ten Bosch, The Hague

Prime Minister and Their Majesties exchanged views on strengthening the India-Netherlands relationship, including through deepening of people-to-people ties. Prime Minister also recalled with appreciation the State Visit of Their Majesties to India in 2019, which had played an important role in fostering mutual goodwill and imparting fresh momentum to the bilateral relationship. The leaders expressed satisfaction on the ongoing bilateral initiatives in the fields of education, innovation, semi-conductor, digital, water and green partnerships.

The Prime Minister conveyed appreciation for Their Majesties’ goodwill towards India and expressed gratitude for the warm hospitality extended to him during his visit. Their Majesties hosted a lunch in honour of Prime Minister.

Narendra Modi

@narendramodi

Zijne Majesteit Koning Willem-Alexander en Hare Majesteit Koningin Máxima ontmoet in het Koninklijk Paleis. Het was geweldig om van gedachten te wisselen over het versterken van de vriendschap tussen India en Nederland in belangrijke sectoren zoals technologie, innovatie

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VIDEO: PM Modi addresses a community programme in The Hague, Netherlands

PM addresses the Indian Diaspora in the Netherlands

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi attended today an Indian community reception in The Hague. On arrival, he was accorded a warm and spirited welcome by a large gathering of the Indian diaspora and friends of India in the Netherlands.

Addressing the gathering, Prime Minister Modi expressed appreciation for the enthusiastic and colourful reception. He praised the Indian diaspora for its contributions to the Dutch society and for serving as a living bridge of friendship between India and the Netherlands. He also recalled the deep and enduring historical ties of the Surinami-Hindustani community with India, and commended their efforts to preserve and celebrate their rich cultural heritage across generations. Prime Minister highlighted that the large number of Indian professionals in the technology sector and the growing number of Indian students in Dutch universities, particularly in innovation-driven fields, were adding strength to contemporary partnership between the two countries. He further noted that sports linkages, in particular Cricket and Hockey, were contributing to new vibrancy to the close people-to-people ties between the two countries.

Prime Minister underlined that bilateral cooperation with the Netherlands was steadily expanding, with technology and innovation emerging as key focus areas. He underscored the robust and growing trade and economic relationship between the two countries, noting that the Netherlands is among India’s largest export destinations in Europe and one of its foremost investment partners. He added that the India-EU Free Trade Agreement would further unlock new opportunities for both sides.

Prime Minister highlighted the growth and progress happening in India with the objective to become a developed country – Viksit Bharat by 2047. He noted the scale and pace of the ongoing transformation in India through wide-ranging advancements across infrastructure, manufacturing, clean energy, and digital systems. He emphasized that India was confidently shaping its own future, while contributing to global growth and prosperity.

Prime Minister assured the community that the Government of India stood firmly behind every Indian living abroad and remained committed to their welfare. He called upon them to actively contribute to the Viksit Bharat journey by leveraging their experience in the Netherlands.

The Netherlands is home to the largest number of Indian origin people in mainland Europe, including around 200,000 members of the Surinami-Hindustani community. In this regard, he highlighted the liberalisation in OCI eligibility for the Surinami-Hindustani diaspora from 4th generation to 6th generation.

The full address of Prime Minister may be seen here [Link].

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प्रविष्टि तिथि: 16 MAY 2026 3:35PM by PIB Delhi

भारत माता की जय !!!!

इतना प्यार। इतना उत्साह। सच कहूँ, कुछ देर के लिए मैं भूल ही गया था कि मैं नेदरलैंड्स में हूँ। ऐसे लग रहा है जैसे भारत में ही कहीं कोई festival चल रहा है!

वैसे तो The Hague को दुनिया "City of Peace and Justice” के रूप में जानती है। लेकिन आज यहाँ जो माहौल है उसे देखकर लग रहा है कि The Hague, Living Symbol of Indian Friendship बन गया है!

ये दिखाता है कि पासपोर्ट का रंग बदल सकता है, Address भी बदल सकता है, Time Zone भी बदल सकता है लेकिन मां भारती की संतानें कहीं भी रहें ये गर्मजोशी, ये वाइब्रेंसी लाइफ को सेलिब्रेट करने का जज्बा ये हमेशा हमारे साथ रहता है। मैं आप सभी का, इस वॉर्म वेलकम के लिए बहुत-बहुत आभार व्यक्त करता हूं। और जब मैं यहाँ प्रवेश कर रहा था तो पूरा महाराष्ट्र, और छत्रपति शिवाजी महाराज, और मेरो प्यारों राजस्थान, और ए फॉर असम ...

साथियों,

आप सभी से मुलाकात के बाद आज मुझे His Majesty The King और Her Majesty The Queen से मिलने का अवसर मिलेगा। इसके साथ ही प्रधानमंत्री रॉब येत्तेन से भी विस्तार से कहीं विषयों पर चर्चा होगी।

बीते वर्षों में जब भी मेरी नेदरलैंड्स के leaders से बात हुई है वे हमेशा भारतीय डायस्पोरा की बहुत प्रशंसा करते आए हैं। मतलब की आप सब की प्रशंसा करते हैं। आप नेदरलैंड्स के समाज और यहां की इकॉनॉमी में जो कंट्रीब्यूट कर रहे हैं उस पर हर भारतवासी को गर्व है।

मैं आज इस अवसर पर नेदरलैंड्स की जनता का यहां की सरकार का आभार व्यक्त करता हूं। मैं यहां की जनता को 140 करोड़ भारतवासियों की तरफ से अपनी शुभकामनाएं देता हूं।

साथियों,

मैं पहले भी नेदरलैंड्स आता रहा हूँ। मेरे पुराने साथी यहाँ बैठें हैं। और यहां रहने वाले भारतीय समुदाय से भी काफी परिचय रहा है। यहाँ बैठे अनेक परिवारों की कहानी, केवल Migration की कहानी नहीं है। यह एक संस्कृति की आस्था की तमाम संघर्षों के बीच प्रगति की कहानी है।

उस दौर में तब किसी ने सोचा भी नहीं था कि दो महासागर पार करने के बाद भी भारतीयों की पहचान इतनी जीवंत रहेगी। आपके पूर्वज बहुत कुछ पीछे छोड़कर आए थे लेकिन कुछ चीजें हमेशा उनके साथ रहीं अपनी मिट्टी की खुशबू, अपने त्योहारों की स्मृतियाँ, भजन की धुनें, और अपने पूर्वजों के संस्कार।

साथियों,

मानवता का इतिहास साक्षी है कि समय के साथ अनेक संस्कृतियां मिट गईं। लेकिन भारत का डायवर्स कल्चर, आज भी अपने लोगों के दिलों में धड़कता है। पीढ़ियाँ बदल गईं देश बदल गए परिवेश बदल गए लेकिन परिवार के संस्कार नहीं बदले। अपनापन नहीं बदला। आपने डच भाषा को अपनाया लेकिन अपने पुरखों की भाषा को भी छोड़ा नहीं।

हमारे कम्यूनिटी रेडियो स्टेशन्स यहां बहुत पॉपुलर है। और इन स्टेशन्स के माध्यम से भारत का संगीत और संस्कृति भी डच फैमिलीज तक पहुंच रहे हैं। द गांधी सेंटर हो या फिर अलग-अलग शहरों के स्कूल आप अपनी संस्कृति को भावी पीढ़ियों तक पहुंचा रहे हैं। ये बहुत सराहनीय है। आप सब अभिनन्दन के अधिकारी हैं।

साथियों,

आज 16 मई है और ये दिन एक और वजह से बहुत विशेष है। आज से 12 वर्ष पहले 16 मई 2014 में कुछ खास हुआ था। 2014 में आज के ही दिन लोकसभा चुनाव के नतीजे आए थे। दशकों बाद भारत में स्थिर और पूर्ण बहुमत वाली सरकार का बनना पक्का हुआ था। एक वो दिन था और एक आज का दिन है कोटि-कोटि भारतवासियों का विश्वास मुझे न रुकने देता है और न थकने देता है। ये नॉन स्टॉप चले ही जा रहा है।

साथियों,

बहुत छोटी आयु से ही मैं देशभक्ति के रंग में रंग गया। आप ही मेरा परिवार बन गया। स्वर्ग सच समष्टि की और चल पड़ा। अहम् से वयं का रास्ता चुन लिया।

और फिर तो आप का सुख ही मेरा सुख बन गया। आपका कल्याण ही मेरा कर्तव्य बन गया। और समर्पित भाव से आप सब की आशीर्वाद से कुछ न कुछ करता रहा। लेकिन जनता जनार्दन का इतना प्यार मिलेगा...ये तो कल्पना में भी नहीं था।

जब पीछे मुड़के देखता हूँ तो 13 वर्ष मुख्यमंत्री के रूप में, 12 वर्ष प्रधानमंत्री का सेवाकाल, डेमोक्रेटिक वर्ल्ड में 25 वर्षों तक करोड़ों-करोड़ वोटर्स का लगातार समर्थन ये मेरे लिए बहुत ही बड़े सौभाग्य की बात है।

मेरे लिए ये सिर्फ एक आंकड़ा नहीं है ये आपका आशीर्वाद ये मेरी बहुत बड़ी पूंजी है। देश का ये प्यार, ये आशीर्वाद मुझे अपने जीवन का पल-पल देशवासियों के सपनों को पूरा करने के लिए प्रेरित करता है।

साथियों,

दुनिया का कोई भी देश हो अगर उसे आगे बढ़ना है तो उसे बड़े सपने देखने ही होंगे। आज हमारा भारत भी बहुत बड़े सपने देख रहा है। आज देश कह रहा है - हमें सिर्फ ट्रांसफॉर्मेशन नहीं चाहिए हमें best चाहिए। और हमें बेस्ट ही नहीं हमें fastest चाहिए। और इसलिए जब भारत में Aspirations Unlimited हैं, तो Efforts भी Limitless हो रहे हैं।

जैसे भारत के युवाओं का उदाहरण है। आज भारत का युवा आसमान छूना चाहता है। वो startup शुरू करना चाहता है, वो quality products बनाना चाहता है, वो drone मैन्यूफैक्चर करना चाहता है, वो AI और semiconductor की दुनिया में भारत को आगे ले जाना चाहता है।

इसीलिए ही भारत का Startup ecosystem लगातार मजबूत हो रहा है अब हम दुनिया के तीसरे सबसे बड़े स्टार्ट अप इकोसिस्टम वाले देश हैं।

और साथियों,

आज भारत की aspiration सिर्फ अपनी सीमाओं तक नहीं है। भारत चाहता है वो Olympics host करे, global manufacturing hub बने,green energy leader बने, और दुनिया का growth engine बने।

बात वही है, Aspirations Unlimited हैं, और हमारे efforts की स्केल भी उतनी ही बड़ी है। record highways कंस्ट्रक्शन, record rail electrification, वंदे भारत जैसी सेमी-हाइस्पीड ट्रेनें, और दुनिया का इतना बड़ा renewable expansion, बड़े से बड़ा लक्ष्य हो, आज का भारत कहता है हम ये लक्ष्य पाकर ही रहेंगे। और हम ये करके दिखा रहे हैं।

साथियों,

आज का भारत, एक अभूतपूर्व परिवर्तन के दौर से गुज़र रहा है। आपने हाल में देखा होगा कि दुनिया की सबसे बड़ी और सफल AI समिट भारत ने आयोजित की। उससे पहले G-20 की सफल समिट भी भारत ने आयोजित की थी। ये कोई वन टाइम इवेंट नहीं था ये आज के भारत का मिज़ाज बन गया है।

दुनिया का सबसे बड़ा यूनीक आइडेंटिफिकेशन प्रोग्राम भारत ने चलाया। दुनिया के सबसे बड़े फाइनेंशियल इंक्लूजन प्रोग्राम में से एक भारत ने चलाया। जिस स्केल पर भारत डिजिटलाइजेशन कर रहा है, वो अभूतपूर्व है। दुनिया की सबसे बड़ी govt funded हेल्थ इंश्योरेंस स्कीम् भारत चला रहा है।

और हां, चांद पर भी भारत वहां पहुंचा, जहां पहले कोई नहीं पहुंच पाया था। और नूक्लीयर एनर्जी में दुनिया के सबसे एडवांस्ड फास्ट ब्रीडर रिएक्टर पर भी आज सफलता के साथ भारत काम कर रहा है।

साथियों,

भारत की जो ये स्केल है, ये हम इंफ्रास्ट्रक्चर निर्माण में भी देख रहे हैं। आज भारत में जो सोलर पार्क बन रहे हैं वो विश्व के सबसे बड़े पार्क्स में से एक हैं।

सबसे ऊंची और लंबी टनल्स हों, सबसे ऊंचे और लंबे bridges हों, सबसे लंबे एक्सप्रेसवे हों, सबसे बड़े मेट्रो नेटवर्क हो, सबसे बड़े सिविल एविएशन नेटवर्क हों, सबसे बड़े इलेक्ट्रिफाइड रेल नेटवर्क हों, इनमें से अनेक आज भारत में बन रहे हैं।

बीते सालों में भारत ने धरती से चंद्रमा की दूरी जितनी है, उससे भी 11 गुणा अधिक ऑप्टिकल फाइबर बिछाया है। एक दशक पहले हम मोबाइल फोन इंपोर्ट करते थे आज भारत, दूसरा सबसे बड़ा मोबाइल फोन मैन्युफेक्चरर है।

साथियों,

ये जो स्पीड और स्केल है इसके अलावा आज के भारत की एक और पहचान है। आज का भारत Innovation powered है। हमारे डिजिटल पब्लिक इंफ्रास्ट्रक्चर की चर्चा आज पूरी दुनिया में होती है। ये भारतीयों के इनोवेशन का बहुत बड़ा प्रमाण है।

आज पैसा रखना हो- तो डिजिटल वॉलेट है, डॉक्यूमेंट्स रखने हों- तो डिजी लॉकर है। ट्रैवल करना हो- तो डिजी यात्रा है। हेल्थकेयर का लाभ लेना हो- तो डिजिटल हेल्थ आईडी है।

साथियों,

आज भारत में हर महीने twenty Billion से ज्यादा UPI ट्रांजेक्शन होते हैं। यानि, पूरी दुनिया में हो रहे डिजिटल ट्रांजेक्शन में, आधे से ज्यादा, केवल भारत में हो रहें हैं।

और स्टार्ट अप तो, आज भारत के युवाओं का मिज़ाज बन चुका है। बारह साल पहले देश में 500 से भी कम स्टार्ट-अप्स थे, आज ये संख्या बढ़कर 2 लाख से ज्यादा हो गई है। और स्टार्टअप के दुनिया में भी, 2014 में भारत में सिर्फ चार यूनिकॉर्न थे। आज भारत में करीब सवा सौ एक्टिव यूनिकॉर्न हैं। 2025 में ही, करीब 44 हजार और नए startups रजिस्टर हुए हैं। आज AI, डिफेंस और स्पेस सेक्टर में हमारे स्टार्ट अप्स बहुत ही शानदार काम कर रहे हैं।

समय के साथ, रिसर्च और इनोवेशन का ये कल्चर और विराट होता जा रहा है। पिछले वर्ष ही भारत में सवा लाख से अधिक पेटेंट्स फाइल किए गए हैं।

साथियों,

भारत चिप मेकिंग में, सेमीकंडक्टर सेक्टर में भी बड़े कदम उठा रहा है। अभी भारत में 12 सेमीकंडक्टर प्लांट्स पर काम चल रहा है। इनमें से दो प्लांट्स में प्रोडक्शन भी शुरु हो चुका है। यानि अब चिप भी, डिजाडन्ड इन इंडिया, मेड इन इंडिया होगी।

साथियों,

भारत की ये aspiration driven जर्नी, हमारी डेमोक्रेसी को भी सशक्त कर रही है। जब लोगों के सपने सच होते हैं तो लोकतंत्र पर उनका भरोसा भी मजबूत होता है।

साथियों,

मैं आपको हाल के विधानसभा चुनावों का उदाहरण देता हूं। असम, बंगाल, केरलम्, तमिलनाडु और पुडुचेरी में इस बार Eighty से Ninety Percent तक वोटिंग हुई। इसमें भी वीमेन पार्टिसिपेशन बहुत ज्यादा बढ़ी है। ये हर राज्य का ट्रेंड है।

आज भारत में वोटर उत्साहित हैं, आप भी उत्साहित हैं। साथियों, हमें गर्व होता है की हर साल वोटिंग के रिकॉर्ड टूट रहे हैं।

साथियों,

भारत में 90 करोड़ से अधिक वोटर रजिस्टर्ड हैं। 2024 के लोकसभा चुनाव में sixty four करोड़ लोगों ने वोट डाला। यानि यूरोपियन यूनियन की टोटल पॉपुलेशन से भी ज्यादा भारतीयों ने वोटिंग की। भारत अपने हर सिटिजन की डेमोक्रेटिक पार्टिसिपेशन को वैल्यू करता है। और मदर ऑफ डेमोक्रेसी के रूप में, ये हम सभी के लिए बहुत गर्व की बात है।

साथियों,

भारत जब सफल होता है तो पूरी मानवता को उसका फायदा होता है। लेकिन आज मानवता के सामने अनेक बड़ी चुनौतियां भी हैं। आज की दुनिया, किस तरह नई-नई चुनौतियों से जूझ रही है।

पहले कोरोना आया फिर युद्ध होने शुरू हुए और अब आज की एनर्जी क्राइसिस है। ये दशक, दुनिया के लिए आपदाओं का दशक बन रहा है।

हम सभी देख रहे हैं। अगर, ये स्थितियां तेजी से नहीं बदली गईं तो बीते अनेक दशकों की उपलब्धियों पर पानी फिर जाएगा। दुनिया की बहुत बड़ी आबादी फिर से गरीबी के दलदल में चली जाएगी।

साथियों,

ऐसी वैश्विक परिस्थितियों में आज दुनिया resilient supply chain की बात कर रही है। और तब भारत और नेदरलैंड्स मिलकर, एक trusted, transparent और future-ready supply chain बनाने में जुटे हैं।

एनर्जी सिक्योरिटी से लेकर वॉटर सिक्योरिटी तक नेदरलैंड्स और भारत, मिलकर काम कर रहे हैं। ग्रीन हाईड्रोजन को लेकर हमारा को-ऑपरेशन बहुत महत्वपूर्ण है। और भारत और यूरोपीय यूनियन के बीच जो ऐतिहासिक ट्रेड एग्रीमेंट हुआ है इससे भारत और नेदरलैंड्स की साझेदारी और मजबूत होगी।

और इसका लाभ आप सभी को होगा। भारतीय businesses के लिए Europe में प्रवेश का natural gateway Netherlands बनेगा। और इस journey में हमारा diaspora trusted bridge बन सकता है। और में इसलिए कहता हूँ की diaspora India की ambition को भी समझता है और Europe के standards को भी जानता हैं। इससे यहां बसे भारतीयों को भी भारत के high-quality products के अधिक अवसर मिलेंगे।

साथियों,

नेदरलैंड्स ट्यूलिप की धरती है, और यहां के खूबसूरत ट्यूलिप्स को देखने के लिए दुनिया भर के लोग यहां आते हैं। भारत में भी, दुनिया के सबसे बड़े ट्यूलिप गार्डन्स में से एक हमारे जम्मू-कश्मीर में है, श्रीनगर में है।

और जिस तरह नेदरलैंड्स को ट्यूलिप्स के लिए जाना जाता है, वैसे ही भारत, लोटस यानि कमल के लिए जाना जाता है।

साथियों,

ट्यूलिप और कमल दोनों फूल हमें बताते हैं कि जड़ें चाहे पानी में हों या धरती पर अगर सही पोषण मिले तो सुंदरता भी मिलती है और स्ट्रेंथ भी आ जाती है। यही भारत और नेदरलैंड्स के बीच Partnership का भी आधार है।

साथियों,

हमारे बीच दोस्ती की एक और कड़ी है जिसकी उतनी चर्चा नहीं होती और वो है स्पोर्ट्स। हम दोनों देश, स्पोर्ट्स के क्षेत्र में बहुत कुछ मिलकर कर रहे हैं।

अब जैसे क्रिकेट है । नेदरलैंड्स की क्रिकेट में भारतीय समुदाय का बहुत बड़ा योगदान है। अभी भारत में टी-20 वर्ल्ड कप हुआ उसमें नेदरलैंड्स की टीम ने अच्छा प्रदर्शन किया। भारत वर्ल्ड कप चैंपियन है लेकिन भारत की टीम को भी, नेदरलैंड्स की टीम ने बहुत कड़ी टक्कर दी थी।

जब हम तेजा निदामनुरु और विक्रमजीत सिंह को नेदरलैंड्स की जर्सी में देखते हैं, या फिर, जब आर्यन दत्त जैसे युवा खिलाड़ी, डच क्रिकेट के फ्यूचर में कंट्रीब्यूट करते हैं तो हम सभी को बहुत अच्छा लगता है।

साथियों,

जैसे क्रिकेट में भारतीयों का योगदान है वैसे ही भारत की हॉकी में नेदरलैंड्स का भी बड़ा कंट्रीब्यूशन है। भारत की हॉकी को और अधिक निखारने में डच coaches की भी मेहनत रही है। हमारी वीमेन हॉकी टीम, बीते कुछ समय से शानदार परफॉर्मेंस कर रही है। इसमें, कोच मरीन का अहम रोल है।

और इस वर्ष तो हॉकी वर्ल्ड कप का होस्ट, नेदरलैंड्स भी है। और आप सभी को भारत के मैच देखने तो जाना ही जाना है। ये बात पक्की है, कि वर्ल्ड कप जो भी जीते, इतना पक्का है कि भारत और नेदरलैंड्स की दोस्ती ज़रूर जीतेगी।

साथियों,

भारत और नेदरलैंड्स के बीच के रिश्ते की असली ताकत आप सभी हैं। आप, इस पार्टनरशिप के जीवंत सेतु हैं, जीवंत भी हैं। इसलिए, भारत सरकार ने सूरीनामी हिंदुस्तानी समाज के लिए, OCI Card की Eligibility चौथी पीढ़ी से बढ़ाकर छठी पीढ़ी तक कर दी है।

साथियों,

21वीं सदी का भारत अवसरों की भूमि है। भारत technology-driven भी है और humanity-driven भी। भारत जितना ancient है उतना ही modern बन रहा है।

इसलिए ये समय भारत में आपके पुरखों के गांव से जुड़ने का भी है, और विकसित भारत की जर्नी में भागीदारी का भी है। मैं नेदरलैंड्स में भारतीय समुदाय के सभी साथियों से कहूंगा आप भारत में ज्यादा से ज्यादा सहयोग बढ़ाएं इससे भारत का सामर्थ्य भी बढ़ेगा और आपके इन्वेस्टमेंट्स पर रिटर्न भी ज्यादा मिलेगा और ये, मोदी की गारंटी है।

इतनी बड़े तादाद में आप सब आये। आप सब के दर्शन करने का सौभाग्य मिला। मुझे बहुत ख़ुशी हुवी। इसी भाव के साथ, मैं अपनी बात समाप्त करता हूं।

इतने गर्मजोशी भरे वेलकम के लिए, फिर से आप सबका बहुत बहुत धन्यवाद !

भारत माता की जय !

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VIDEO: PM Modi addresses a community programme in The Hague, Netherlands

PM’s address at the Indian Community Event in the Netherlands

Bharat Mata ki Jai!!!!

So much affection. Such great enthusiasm. To be honest, for a moment I almost forgot that I was in the Netherlands. It feels as though a festival is underway somewhere in India itself!

Although The Hague is known across the world as the “City of Peace and Justice,” the atmosphere here today makes it feel as though The Hague has become a living symbol of Indian friendship!

This shows that the colour of one’s passport may change, one’s address may change, even one’s time zone may change – but wherever the children of Mother India may live, this warmth, this vibrancy, and this spirit of celebrating life always remain with us.

I express my heartfelt gratitude to all of you for this warm welcome. And as I was entering here, it saw the whole of Maharashtra, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, Mero Pyaro Rajasthan, and “A” for Assam…

Friends,

After meeting all of you today, I will have the opportunity to meet His Majesty The King and Her Majesty The Queen. In addition, I will also hold detailed discussions on several matters with Prime Minister Rob Jetten.

Over the past years, whenever I have spoken with the leaders of the Netherlands, they have always spoken very highly of the Indian diaspora. They have praised all of you. Every Indian takes pride in the contribution you are making to Dutch society and to the economy here.

On this occasion today, I express my gratitude to the people of the Netherlands and to the government here. On behalf of 1.4 billion Indians, I extend my warm wishes to the people of this country.

Friends,

I have visited the Netherlands before as well. Some of my old friends are seated here today. I have also had considerable interaction with the Indian community living here. The story of many families present here is not merely a story of migration; it is a story of culture, of faith, and of progress achieved amidst countless struggles.

In those days, no one could have imagined that even after crossing two oceans, the identity of Indians would remain so vibrant and alive. Your ancestors may have left many things behind, but certain things always stayed – the fragrance of their soil, the memories of their festivals, the melodies of devotional hymns, and the values passed down by their forefathers.

Friends,

The history of humanity bears witness to the fact that, over time, many cultures have faded away. Yet India’s diverse culture continues to beat strongly in the hearts of its people even today. Generations have changed, countries have changed, and surroundings have changed – but family values have not changed. The sense of belonging has not changed. You embraced the Dutch language, yet you did not abandon the language of your ancestors.

Our community radio stations are very popular here, and through these stations, India’s music and culture are also reaching Dutch families. Whether it is the Gandhi Centre or schools across different cities, you are carrying your culture forward to future generations. This is truly commendable. All of you deserve appreciation and congratulations.

Friends,

Today is the 16th of May, and this day is special for another reason. Twelve years ago, on 16 May 2014, something remarkable happened. It was on this very day in 2014 that the results of the Lok Sabha elections were announced, making it certain that, after decades, India would have a stable government with a full majority.From that day to this day, the trust reposed in me by crores of Indians neither allows me to stop nor to tire. This journey continues relentlessly and non-stop.

Friends,

From a very young age, I became deeply immersed in the spirit of patriotism. All of you became my family. I set forth towards “स्वर्ग सच समष्टि.” I chose the path of “अहम् से वयं”

And then, your happiness became my happiness. Your welfare became my duty. With a spirit of dedication, and with the blessings of all of you, I continued striving to do whatever I could. But that I would receive such immense love from the people – this was beyond even my imagination.

When I look back, I see 13 years of service as Chief Minister, 12 years as Prime Minister, 25 in the democratic world, receiving the continuous support of crores upon crores of voters is, for me, a matter of immense good fortune.

For me, this is not merely a statistic; it is your blessing, and it is my greatest strength. The love and blessings of the nation inspires me every moment of my life to work towards fulfilling the dreams of the people of India.

Friends,

No matter which country in the world it may be, if it wishes to progress, it must dream big. Today, our India too is dreaming on a very grand scale. Today, the nation is saying – we do not seek merely transformation; we seek the best. And not only the best, we seek the fastest as well. That is why, when aspirations in India are unlimited, our efforts too are becoming limitless.

Take the example of India’s youth. Today, the youth of India aspire to touch the skies. They want to build startups, create quality products, manufacture drones, and lead India forward in the worlds of AI and semiconductors. That is why India’s startup ecosystem is continuously growing stronger. Today, we are the country with the world’s third-largest startup ecosystem.

And friends,

Today, India’s aspirations are not limited merely to its own borders. India wishes to host the Olympics, become a global manufacturing hub, emerge as a leader in green energy, and serve as an engine of growth for the world.The point remains the same, our aspirations are unlimited, and the scale of our efforts is equally vast. Record highway construction, record rail electrification, semi-high-speed trains like Vande Bharat Express, and one of the world’s largest renewable energy expansions — no matter how ambitious the goal may be, today’s India says that we will achieve it, and we are demonstrating that through our actions.

Friends,

Today’s India is passing through a phase of unprecedented transformation. You may have seen recently that India hosted the world’s largest and most successful AI Summit. Before that, India had also successfully hosted the G20 New Delhi Summit. These were not merely one-time events; this has now become the character and confidence of today’s India.

India has implemented the world’s largest unique identification programme. India has also carried out one of the world’s largest financial inclusion programmes. The scale at which India is advancing digitalisation is truly unprecedented. India is running the world’s largest government-funded health insurance scheme as well.And yes, India reached a part of the Moon where no one had reached before. India is also successfully working on one of the world’s most advanced fast breeder reactors in the field of nuclear energy.

Friends,

The scale at which India is progressing is also clearly visible in infrastructure development. The solar parks being built in India today are among the largest in the world.

Whether it is some of the tallest and longest tunnels, the highest and longest bridges, the longest expressways, the largest metro networks, the largest civil aviation networks, or the largest electrified rail networks – many of these are now being built in India.

In recent years, India has laid optical fibre stretching more than eleven times the distance between the Earth and the Moon. A decade ago, we imported mobile phones; today, India has become the world’s second-largest mobile phone manufacturer.

Friends,

Along with this speed and scale, there is yet another defining feature of today’s India. Today’s India is powered by innovation. Our digital public infrastructure is being discussed across the world today, and it stands as a major testament to the innovative capabilities of Indians.

Today, if one wishes to store money, there are digital wallets. If one needs to keep documents securely, there is DigiLocker. If one wishes to travel, there is Digi Yatra. And if one wants to avail healthcare services, there is a Digital Health ID.

Friends,

Today, more than 20 billion UPI transactions take place in India every month. In other words, more than half of all digital transactions taking place across the world are happening in India alone.

And startups have now become part of the very mindset of India’s youth. Twelve years ago, there were fewer than 500 startups in the country; today, that number has risen to more than 200,000. Likewise, in the world of startups, India had only four unicorns in 2014. Today, India has nearly 125 active unicorns. In 2025 alone, nearly 44,000 new startups were registered. Today, our startups are doing remarkable work in sectors such as AI, defence, and space.

With time, this culture of research and innovation is becoming even more expansive. In the past year alone, more than 125,000 patents were filed in India.

Friends,

India is also taking major strides in chip manufacturing and in the semiconductor sector. At present, work is underway on 12 semiconductor plants in India, and production has already begun at two of these facilities. This means that chips, too, will now be “Designed in India” and “Made in India.”

Friends,

India’s aspiration-driven journey is also strengthening our democracy. When people’s dreams are fulfilled, their faith in democracy grows stronger as well.

Friends,

Let me give you the example of the recent Assembly elections. This time, voter turnout in Assam, West Bengal, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Puducherry ranged between 80 to 90 percent. Women’s participation, in particular, has increased significantly. This trend is visible across every state.

Today, voters in India are enthusiastic, and all of you are equally enthusiastic. Friends, we take pride in the fact that new voting records are being set year after year.

Friends,

More than 900 million voters are registered in India. In the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, 640 million people cast their votes – meaning that more Indians voted than the total population of the European Union. India values the democratic participation of every citizen, and as the Mother of Democracy, this is a matter of great pride for all of us.

Friends,

Whenever India succeeds, the entire humanity benefits from it. But today, humanity is also facing many major challenges. We are witnessing how the world is struggling with new challenges one after another.

First came the coronavirus pandemic, then wars began to erupt, and now the world is facing an energy crisis. This decade is increasingly turning into a decade of disasters for the world.

We can all see that if these conditions are not changed swiftly, the achievements of many past decades could be undone. A very large section of the world’s population could once again be pushed into the quagmire of poverty.

Friends,

In such global circumstances, the world today is speaking about resilient supply chains. And in this context, India and the Netherlands are working together to build a trusted, transparent, and future-ready supply chain.

From energy security to water security, the Netherlands and India are cooperating closely. Our collaboration in the field of green hydrogen is especially significant. Moreover, the historic trade agreement between India and the European Union will further strengthen the partnership between India and the Netherlands.

And all of you will benefit from this as well. The Netherlands will become the natural gateway for Indian businesses entering Europe. In this journey, our diaspora can serve as a trusted bridge. I say this because the diaspora understands both India’s ambitions and Europe’s standards. This will also create greater opportunities for Indians settled here to engage with high-quality products from India.

Friends,

The Netherlands is the land of tulips, and people from across the world come here to witness its beautiful tulip fields. In India too, one of the world’s largest tulip gardens is located in Jammu and Kashmir, in Srinagar.And just as the Netherlands is known for tulips, India is known for the lotus – the kamal.

Friends,

Both the tulip and the lotus teach us that whether one’s roots are in water or in the earth, with the right nourishment, both beauty and strength can flourish. This, too, is the foundation of the partnership between India and the Netherlands.

Friends,

There is another important bond of friendship between us that is not spoken about as often, and that is sports. Both our countries are working together in many ways in the field of sports.

Take cricket, for example. The Indian community has made a major contribution to cricket in the Netherlands. During the recent ICC Men’s T20 World Cup held in India, the Netherlands team delivered a commendable performance. India may be the World Cup champion, but even India’s team faced very strong competition from the Netherlands side.

When we see players like Teja Nidamanuru and Vikramjit Singh wearing the Netherlands jersey, or when young players like Aryan Dutt contribute to the future of Dutch cricket, it gives all of us immense joy.

Friends,

Just as Indians have contributed significantly to cricket, the Netherlands has also made an important contribution to hockey in India. Dutch coaches have played a major role in further strengthening Indian hockey. Our women’s hockey team has been delivering outstanding performances in recent times, and Coach Sjoerd Marijne has played an important role in this journey.

And this year, the Netherlands is also hosting the Hockey World Cup. All of you must certainly go and watch India’s matches. One thing is certain – regardless of who wins the World Cup, the friendship between India and the Netherlands will surely emerge victorious

Friends,

The true strength of the relationship between India and the Netherlands lies in all of you. You are the living bridge of this partnership. Therefore, the Government of India has extended the eligibility for the OCI Card for the Surinamese Hindustani community from the fourth generation to the sixth generation.

Friends,

The India of the 21st century is a land of opportunities. India is both technology-driven and humanity-driven. India is becoming as modern as it is ancient.

Therefore, this is also the time to reconnect with the villages of your ancestors in India, and to participate in the journey towards a developed India. I would urge all members of the Indian community in the Netherlands to deepen their engagement with India. This will strengthen India’s capabilities, and it will also bring greater returns on your investments — and this is Modi’s guarantee.

I am truly delighted that so many of you gathered here today. It has been my privilege to have the opportunity to see and interact with all of you. With these sentiments, I conclude my remarks.

Once again, my heartfelt thanks to all of you for such a warm and enthusiastic welcome!

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PM receives warm welcome by the Indian dspora at Amsterdam, in Netherlands on May 15, 2026

JAY HIND
JAY BHARATHAM
VANDE MATARAM
BHARAT MATHA KI JAY.

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1.#India-Netherlands Joint Statement on the visit of PM of India to Netherlands: 17 May, 2026: Print News./

India-Netherlands Joint Statement on the visit of PM of India to Netherlands

1.Economic Cooperation, Trade & Investment:

2.Defence & Security Cooperation:

3.Emerging technologies, Innovation, Science, and Education:

4.Energy Security and Transition / Circular Economy:

5.Water Management:

6.Maritime development:

7.Health Sector:

8.Agriculture & food systems:

9.People-to-People Exchanges & Culture:

2.##Roadmap of India-Netherlands Strategic Partnership [2026-2030]:17 May, 2026: Print News.//

Both sides agreed to:

I. Political Dialogue:

II. Economic Cooperation and Investments:

III. Water, Agriculture and Health:

IV. Emerging Technologies, Innovation, Science and Education:

V. Energy Transition, Sustainable Development and Maritime Development:

VI. Defence Cooperation:

VII. Security Cooperation:

VIII. Migration, Mobility and Consular Matters:

IX. Culture and People-to-People Exchanges:

3.###List of Outcomes: PM’s visit to the Netherlands: 17 May, 2026: Print News.///

VIDEO: PM Modi, Prime Minister Rob Jetten of Netherlands witness exchange of key MoUs

S.No. Documents Areas

Narendra Modi@narendramodi·These are substantive and important outcomes that will add unparalleled momentum to the friendship between India and the Netherlands. These outcomes cover many sectors and will enhance growth and prosperity for our nations.

Randhir Jaiswal@MEAIndiaList of outcomes (17 in total) : PM @narendramodi’s visit to the Netherlands ⬇️

4.####PM holds official talks with Prime Minister of Netherlands: 17 May, 2026: Print News.////

VIDEO: PM Modi holds a meeting with Netherlands PM Rob Jetten

PM holds official talks with Prime Minister of Netherlands

Prime Minister Modi invited Prime Minister Jetten to visit India which he accepted.

5.#####PM’s remarks during delegation-level talks with PM Rob Jetten of Netherlands: 16 May, 2026: Print New./////

VIDEO: PM Modi holds delegation-level talks with Netherlands Prime Minister Rob Jetten

PM’s remarks during delegation-level talks with PM Rob Jetten of Netherlands

6.######PM witnesses signing of agreement between ASML and Tata Electronics for Semiconductor manufacturing: 16 May, 2026Print News.//////

VIDEO: PM Modi witnesses ASML-TATA MoU Signing Ceremony

PM witnesses signing of agreement between ASML and Tata Electronics for Semiconductor manufacturing

Prime Minister’s remarks at the Roundtable Meeting with leading Dutch CEOs may be seen here [Link]:https://youtu.be/qRfvsduoF6g

7.#######PM’s remarks during the CEOs Roundtable in the Netherlands: 16 May, 2026: Print News.///////

VIDEO: PM Modi holds a meeting with Dutch CEOs

PM’s remarks during the CEOs Roundtable in the Netherlands

“Ships are safe in harbour,but ships are not built to stay in harbour.”

8,########PM meets with Dutch CEOs: 16 May, 2026Print News.////////

VIDEO: PM Modi holds a meeting with Dutch CEOs

PM meets with Dutch CEOs

9.#########PM visits Afsluitdijk Dam: 17 May, 2026: Print News./////////

VIDEO: PM Modi visits Afsluitdijk Dam in Netherlands

PM visits Afsluitdijk Dam

10.##########Restitution of Chola Copper Plates: 16 May, 2026: Print News.//////////

VIDEO: PM Modi attends the ceremony for the return of the Chola Copper Plates to India

Restitution of Chola Copper Plates

11.###########PM calls on Their Majesties King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima of the Netherlands: 16 May, 2026Print News.///////////

VIDEO: PM Modi holds a meeting with Their Majesties King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima

PM calls on Their Majesties King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima of the Netherlands

12.############PM addresses the Indian Diaspora in the Netherlands: 16 May, 2026Print News.////////////

VIDEO: PM Modi addresses a community programme in The Hague, Netherlands

PM addresses the Indian Diaspora in the Netherlands

The full address of Prime Minister may be seen here [Link].

12.1PM’s address at the Indian Community Event in the Netherlands: 16 May, 2026: Print News.//

VIDEO: PM Modi addresses a community programme in The Hague, Netherlands

PM&#8217;s address at the Indian Community Event in the Netherlands

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@narendramodi·
These are substantive and important outcomes that will add unparalleled momentum to the friendship between India and the Netherlands. These outcomes cover many sectors and will enhance growth and prosperity for our nations.

Randhir Jaiswal
@MEAIndia
List of outcomes (17 in total) : PM @narendramodi’s visit to the Netherlands ⬇️

Prime Minister’s remarks at the Roundtable Meeting with leading Dutch CEOs may be seen here [Link]:
https://youtu.be/qRfvsduoF6g

PM’s address at the Indian Community Event in the Netherlands

JAY HIND
JAY BHARATHAM
VANDE MATARAM
BHARAT MATHA KI JAY.