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India-Netherlands Elevate Ties to Strategic Partnership with Ambitious Roadmap

India and the Netherlands have formally elevated their bilateral relationship to a strategic partnership. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Dutch PM Rob Jetten adopted an ambitious roadmap to guide cooperation across various sectors. A key outcome was the signing of a partnership agreement between Tata Electronics and ASML to support a semiconductor fabrication facility in Dholera. PM Modi also called on King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima, discussing reforms and transformational changes in India.

Key Points: India, Netherlands Strategic Partnership: Key Highlights

  • India-Netherlands ties elevated to strategic partnership
  • Ambitious roadmap adopted for multi-sector cooperation
  • Tata Electronics and ASML sign semiconductor partnership for Dholera facility
  • PM Modi meets King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima
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India, Netherlands elevate ties to strategic partnership; PM Modi, Dutch PM adopt ambitious roadmap: MEA

PM Modi and Dutch PM Rob Jetten adopt ambitious roadmap for strategic partnership, including Tata-ASML semiconductor deal in Dholera.

"The two leaders acknowledged increasing convergence and formally elevated the bilateral relationship to a strategic partnership - Sibi George"

The Hague, May 17

The Ministry of External Affairs on Saturday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Netherlands Prime Minister Rob Jetten adopted an ambitious roadmap for the newly announced strategic partnership, aimed at guiding cooperation across multiple sectors.

Addressing reporters following the delegation-level talks between the two leaders, MEA Secretary (West) Sibi George said both sides acknowledged the growing convergence in bilateral ties and formally elevated the relationship to a strategic partnership.

"The two leaders acknowledged increasing convergence and formally elevated the bilateral relationship to a strategic partnership, which is very significant. They adopted an ambitious roadmap for strategic partnership, guiding cooperation across various sectors," said Sibi George.

Highlighting key outcomes of the visit, the MEA Secretary said the two leaders also attended the signing of a partnership agreement between Tata Electronics and ASML to support the semiconductor fabrication facility in Dholera. He noted that it marked ASML's first such partnership with India and would significantly contribute to strengthening India's semiconductor ecosystem.

"The leaders then attended the signing of the partnership agreement between Tata Electronics and ASML, supporting the semiconductor fab in Dholera, ASML's first such partnership with India. This is a significant step in advancing India's semiconductor ecosystem," said Sibi George.

George further said that Prime Minister Modi arrived in The Hague late Friday evening and received a warm welcome from the Indian diaspora. During the visit, the Prime Minister also called on King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima.

According to George, Prime Minister Modi highlighted the reforms and transformational changes undertaken in India in recent years during his interaction with the Dutch royals. Both sides expressed satisfaction over the progress in bilateral ties and discussed ways to further strengthen cooperation.

"PM Modi arrived in the Hague late in the evening yesterday and received a very warm welcome from the Indian diaspora upon his arrival...The Prime Minister called on their majesties, King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima. The Prime Minister shared the reforms that happened in India and also the transformational changes that have happened in India during the last few years...They expressed satisfaction with the progress in the bilateral relationship and discussed ways to further strengthen it," he said.

PM Modi is on a two-day visit to Netherlands, which is the second leg of his five-nation tour. He will emplane for Sweden on May 17.

- ANI

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Vikram M
ASML partnering with Tata for the Dholera semiconductor facility is HUGE. ASML is the only company in the world making the high-end lithography machines for advanced chips. This partnership could put India on the global semiconductor map. 👏 Diplomacy well done! Jai Hind!
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Ravi K
Good job by the government. But let's not get too excited. These "roadmaps" and "partnerships" are announced often. We need to see actual progress on the ground - job creation, technology transfer, and production starting in Dholera. Implementation matters more than photo-ops.
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Sneha F
The Dutch royals meeting our PM is a mark of respect for India's growing global stature. And the Indian diaspora in The Hague giving a warm welcome - we are everywhere! 😄 Proud moment to see India being taken seriously on the world stage.
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Arun Y
Strategic partnership with Netherlands is a smart move - they are a water management superpower and a leader in sustainable agriculture. India can learn a lot from them on cleaning our rivers and improving farm productivity. Hope this goes beyond just semiconductors.
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James A
As an American living in India for work, I can see the diplomatic shift happening. The Netherlands - EU's gateway country - building a strategic partnership with India reflects the world's trust in India's reforms and stability. PM Modi's global outreach is bearing fruit. 🍀

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