
In a post on Twitter, PM Modi said the comprehensive results will provide new impetus to India-Netherlands relations and contribute to the growth and prosperity of both the countries.
India and the Netherlands finalized 17 broad outcomes covering key areas of bilateral cooperation during PM Modi’s visit.
Addressing reporters after the delegation-level talks, Sibi George, Secretary (West), Ministry of External Affairs, said both sides acknowledged the growing convergence in bilateral relations and agreed to formally upgrade the partnership.
“The two leaders acknowledged the growing convergence and formally elevated bilateral relations to a strategic partnership, which is very important. They adopted an ambitious roadmap for strategic partnership, guiding cooperation in various sectors,” George said.
Highlighting key outcomes of the visit, George said PM Modi and Rob Jetton signed a partnership agreement between Tata Electronics and ASML to support the semiconductor manufacturing facility in Dholera.
He described this as ASML’s first such partnership with India and a big boost to the country’s semiconductor ambitions.
“The leaders then signed the partnership agreement between Tata Electronics and ASML supporting the semiconductor fab at Dholera, which was ASML’s first such partnership with India. This is an important step in advancing India’s semiconductor ecosystem,” Sibi George said.
According to George, PM Modi highlighted the reforms and transformational changes brought about in India in recent years during his interaction with the Dutch royals. Both sides expressed satisfaction at the progress in bilateral relations and discussed ways to further deepen cooperation in various fields.
George also said that PM Modi arrived in The Hague late on Friday evening and was warmly welcomed by members of the Indian diaspora. During the visit, the Prime Minister met King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima.
Ahead of his official events, PM Modi praised the Indian diaspora for their contribution to Dutch society and described the community as a living bridge of friendship between India and the Netherlands.
On arrival in The Hague, the Prime Minister was warmly welcomed by the Indian diaspora and friends of India in the Netherlands. Addressing the gathering, he expressed his appreciation for the enthusiastic and colorful welcome.
PM Modi highlighted the growing presence of Indian professionals in the technology sector and the increasing number of Indian students in Dutch universities, especially in innovation-driven fields, and said these are strengthening the contemporary partnership between the two countries.
He also said that sporting ties, especially in cricket and hockey, are adding new vibrancy to people-to-people ties.
PM Modi visited Netherlands in the second phase of his five-nation tour. The Prime Minister is scheduled to visit Sweden on Sunday for the third leg of the tour at the invitation of Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Christerson.