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External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met Netherlands PM Dick Schoof to strengthen bilateral ties, discussing enhanced cooperation in trade and counter-terrorism. He also held talks with Defence Minister Ruben Brekelmans on deepening defence collaboration. The visit underscores India’s growing strategic engagement with Europe amid global security challenges. Jaishankar’s trip includes stops in Denmark and Germany to further diplomatic and economic partnerships.

Key Points: Jaishankar Meets Netherlands PM Schoof to Strengthen Bilateral Ties

  • Jaishankar conveys PM Modi’s greetings to Netherlands PM
  • Discusses counter-terrorism cooperation with Dutch leadership
  • Defence partnership talks held with Minister Brekelmans
  • Visit aims to deepen India-Europe strategic ties
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Appreciate PM's commitment to taking India-Netherlands partnership to newer heights, EAM Jaishankar says

EAM Jaishankar discusses India-Netherlands partnership, counter-terrorism stance, and defence cooperation with PM Dick Schoof and Defence Minister Brekelmans.

"Delighted to call on PM Dick Schoof today in The Hague. Appreciate his commitment to taking the India-Netherlands partnership to newer heights. – S Jaishankar"

The Hague, May 20

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday called on Netherlands Prime Minister Dick Schoof in The Hague.

Jaishankar appreciated his commitment to taking the India-Netherlands partnership to newer heights.

He also appreciated Netherlands' stance against terrorism.

In a post on X, he said, "Delighted to call on PM Dick Schoof today in The Hague. Conveyed the warm greetings of PM Narendra Modi and thanked him for the Netherlands' firm and resolute stance against terrorism. Appreciate his commitment to taking the India-Netherlands partnership to newer heights. Assured that our teams will work hard to achieve these goals."

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Earlier on Monday, Ruben Brekelmans, Minister of Defence of the Netherlands, discussed the security challenges in Europe and Asia with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar at The Hague.

Brekelmans said that today, cooperation with India has assumed greater importance.

In a post on X, he said, "In these turbulent times close cooperation with India is more important than ever. Great honour to receive Minister of Foreign Affairs S Jaishankar. We discuss security challenges in Asia/Europe and our Defence partnership. Looking forward to deepening our cooperation!"

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Defence Minister Ruben Brekelmans and Jaishankar discussed the benefits of a bilateral defence partnership between the two nations.

"Pleased to meet Defence Minister Ruben Brekelmans in The Hague today. Exchanged views on our respective security perspectives and challenges. Also spoke about the benefits of forging a bilateral defence partnership," Jaishankar stated.

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EAM Jaishankar arrived in the Netherlands early Monday (IST) to hold discussions with the country's leadership.

According to a statement from the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), EAM Jaishankar is on an official visit to the Netherlands, Denmark, and Germany from May 19 to 24.

During the visit, the EAM will meet with the leadership of the three countries and discuss the entire range of bilateral relations. Discussions will also take place on global and regional matters of mutual interest.

In the wake of the dastardly Pahalgam terror attack, the three countries were a part of the several countries from across the world that had expressed solidarity with India.

- ANI

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Rajesh K.
Great to see India strengthening ties with European nations! Netherlands has always been a reliable partner in technology and trade. Hope this leads to more Dutch investments in Indian startups 🇮🇳🤝🇳🇱
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Priya M.
While I appreciate the diplomatic efforts, I hope our government also focuses on getting Dutch expertise in water management. Our cities need better flood control systems - Netherlands is world leader in this!
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Amit S.
Terrorism is a global menace. Glad to see Netherlands standing with India on this issue. The world needs to unite against cross-border terrorism. Jai Hind!
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Sunita R.
Defence partnership is good but what about cultural exchanges? Netherlands has amazing museums and art heritage. Would love to see more student exchange programs in arts and design fields.
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Vikram J.
Netherlands is India's 4th largest FDI source in Europe. With their expertise in agriculture tech, this partnership could revolutionize our farming sector. Fingers crossed! 🤞
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Neha T.
Hope these discussions translate into concrete actions. We've seen many MoUs signed in the past that didn't materialize. Need more implementation focus now.

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