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PM Modi Hails 'Unparalleled Momentum' in India-Netherlands Ties

PM Modi hailed the outcomes from India-Netherlands talks as adding "unparalleled momentum" to bilateral ties. The two nations signed 17 agreements, including a strategic partnership roadmap for 2026-2030. Key deals include an MoU for a semiconductor Fab in Dholera and a dairy center in Bengaluru. Dutch PM Rob Jetten called the partnership a "great milestone" amid global challenges.

Key Points: India-Netherlands: PM Modi Hails Strategic Partnership

  • 17 outcomes signed between India and Netherlands
  • MoU on semiconductor Fab with TATA Electronics and ASML
  • Strategic Partnership roadmap for 2026-2030
  • Indo-Dutch Center of Excellence on Dairy in Bengaluru
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'Unparalleled momentum': PM Modi hails India-Netherlands outcomes across key sectors

PM Modi highlights 17 outcomes with Netherlands, including semiconductor MoU, dairy center, and strategic roadmap for 2026-2030.

"These are substantive and important outcomes that will add unparalleled momentum to the friendship between India and the Netherlands. - PM Narendra Modi"

The Hague, May 17

As India sharpens its partnerships in Europe, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday hailed the recent outcomes with the Netherlands and highlighted how they reflected an expanding relationship spanning several sectors with long-term strategic and economic significance.

In a post on X, he said that the varied outcomes will add deeper momentum to the ties and will give a boost to the growth and prosperity of the nations.

"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," he said.

India and the Netherlands arrived at 17 wide-ranging lists of outcomes during the visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

These include the roadmap for Strategic Partnership (2026-2030), restitution of Chola copper plates, MoU on mobility and migration, and MoU between TATA Electronics and ASML to support semiconductor Fab in Dholera.

Other areas include the establishment of a Joint Working Group under the renewed Memorandum of Understanding MoU on Co-operation in the Field of Renewable Energy; establishment of the Indo-Dutch Center of Excellence on Training in Dairy at the Center of Excellence for Animal Husbandry (CEAH), Bengaluru and a Joint Declaration between the 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.

On Saturday, Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten described the newly announced strategic partnership between India and the Netherlands as a "great milestone" and underscored that shared values such as democracy, good governance and international legal order are facing increasing pressure globally.

Speaking during delegation-level talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Jetten said the strategic partnership would further deepen bilateral cooperation across multiple sectors and help both countries drive ambitious innovation.

- ANI

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Priya S
The Chola copper plates restitution is a beautiful gesture. These historical artifacts belong in India, and it's heartwarming to see cultural heritage being returned. The dairy and renewable energy collaborations also make perfect sense - Netherlands is a world leader in both areas. Well done!
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Rohit P
Good to see India expanding partnerships beyond the usual suspects. The mobility and migration MoU will help professionals like us who want to work in Europe. But I hope we also focus on creating more jobs at home so brain drain reduces. Still, positive steps overall.
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Kavya N
The dairy collaboration in Bengaluru is brilliant! Netherlands has the most advanced dairy tech - imagine combining their expertise with our traditional knowledge. Also, the renewable energy JWG will help us achieve our 2030 goals faster. This is what strategic partnerships should look like. đź‘Ź
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James A
As someone who works in international development, I'm impressed by the depth of these agreements. The Indo-Dutch Center of Excellence and the 2026-2030 roadmap show long-term thinking. Great to see India and Netherlands deepening ties - both countries have so much to offer each other in technology and sustainability.
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Siddharth J
The TATA-ASML semiconductor MoU is massive for the Dholera project. But I remain cautiously optimistic - we've seen many such announcements before. Implementation is key. Let's hope the bureaucracy doesn't slow things down. The intent is right though, and the Netherlands is a trusted partner.

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