PM Modi’s Netherlands Tour Marks Strategic Milestone, MEA Highlights 17 Key Achievements

During the extensive talks between PM Narendra Modi and his Dutch counterpart Rob Jetten, an agreement was reached to strengthen the partnership in several key areas.

Last Updated : Sunday, 17 May 2026
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New Delhi: During his official visit to the Netherlands, Prime Minister Narendra Modi  aimed at strengthening bilateral relations across trade, technology, education, sustainability and strategic sectors, giving a new direction to the relations between the two countries. 

What happen during the meeting?

During the extensive talks between PM Narendra Modi and his Dutch counterpart Rob Jetten, an agreement was reached to strengthen the partnership in several key areas, including defense, semiconductors, energy, water management, cyber security, trade, education, and maritime cooperation.

While sharing details on PM Modi's visit to Netherlands, MEA Secretary (West) Sibi George said that, “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 Máxima. 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.” 

What are the key highlights of PM Modi's Netherlands visit?

In a social media post, MEA on Sunday also highlighted key outcomes of PM Modi's Netherlands visit.

  • India-Netherlands Strategic Partnership Roadmap 2026-2030 
  • Restitution of Chola copper plates C
  • Mobility and migration cooperation
  • Tata Electronics-ASML partnership
  • Critical minerals cooperation 
  • Technical cooperation in Gujarat’s Kalpasar project 
  • Green hydrogen roadmap 
  • Joint Working Group on Renewable Energy 
  • NITI Aayog-Netherlands energy transition arrangement
  • Indo-Dutch Centre of Excellence for Flowers in West Tripura 
  • Indo-Dutch Centre of Excellence for Dairy Training in Bengaluru 
  • Collaboration in animal husbandry and dairying 
  • Health sector collaboration
  • Customs Mutual Administrative Assistance Agreement
  • Higher education cooperation
  • Nalanda University-University of Groningen partnership
  • Leiden University Libraries-ASI collaboration