New Delhi, March 31: Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten on Monday. They discussed opportunities to deepen India-Netherlands relations.
During the conversation, Modi and Jetten explored potential collaborations in technology, water management, energy, and talent mobility. They also emphasized the need for peace and stability in the Middle East.
In a post on the social media platform X, PM Modi expressed his pleasure in speaking with Prime Minister Jetten. He stated, “We discussed ways to strengthen India-Netherlands relations. We highlighted our partnership opportunities in semiconductors, large water projects, green hydrogen, and talent mobility.”
Modi added, “We exchanged views on the situation in the Middle East and stressed the urgent need to restore peace and stability in the region.”
The discussion shed light on the vast potential for collaboration in high technology and sustainability. Semiconductors emerged as a strategic focus, with India promoting domestic chip manufacturing while the Netherlands leads globally in advanced semiconductor equipment and technology.
Green hydrogen was another significant topic, aligning with India’s National Green Hydrogen Mission and the Netherlands’ expertise in clean energy innovation and infrastructure.
PM Modi also addressed large water projects, where the Netherlands’ experience in flood management, delta technology, and sustainable water solutions could significantly contribute to India’s water security and climate resilience efforts.
Additionally, they discussed talent mobility to facilitate the movement of skilled professionals and students between the two countries.
Beyond economic and technical cooperation, both leaders exchanged views on the current situation in the Middle East.
This phone call comes at a time when India-Netherlands relations continue to grow across various sectors. The Netherlands has been a valuable partner for India in trade, investment, water management, agriculture, and high-tech industries. This discussion is expected to provide new momentum to bilateral relations under Prime Minister Jetten’s leadership.
The conversation underscores India’s proactive approach to forming strategic partnerships with like-minded countries to advance technology, sustainability, and global peace.
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