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‘Significant Progress in Ties’: PM Modi Meets Dutch PM Rob Jetten, Heads to Sweden Next

The two countries signed agreements on trade, investment and emerging sectors after talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten.

  • On Saturday, May 16, 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Dutch counterpart Rob Jetten elevated India-Netherlands relations to strategic partnership status in The Hague following extensive bilateral talks.
  • The Netherlands acts as India's fourth-largest investor with $55.6 billion in cumulative foreign direct investment, while bilateral trade reached $27.8 billion in 2024-25. Approximately 300 Dutch companies currently operate in India.
  • Ahead of talks, Modi interacted with Dutch CEOs across energy, ports, health, and technology sectors. "We invite all of you to design and innovate in India," the Prime Minister said, highlighting recent governance reforms.
  • The Prime Minister suggested merging Dutch expertise with India's "speed and skill" in innovation and defence sectors. Both nations signed agreements deepening cooperation in Water, healthcare, and education.
  • Marking 12 years in office, Modi emphasized India's stability and transformation through continuous reforms. Both leaders underlined early implementation of the India-EU FTA to strengthen long-term economic integration.
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Devdiscourse broke the news in India on Saturday, May 16, 2026.
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