New Delhi, March 30 Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday spoke with his Dutch counterpart, Rob Jetten, focusing on strengthening the India-Netherlands strategic partnership, including in areas such as semiconductors, green hydrogen, trade, and defense.
The two leaders also exchanged views on the situation in West Asia, with Prime Minister Modi emphasizing the need for early restoration of peace and stability in the region.
In a social media post, Modi said he and Jetten discussed ways to further strengthen the India-Netherlands ties.
"We highlighted the potential of our partnership in areas such as semiconductors, mega water projects, green hydrogen, and talent mobility," he said.
"We also exchanged views on the situation in West Asia and emphasized the need for early restoration of peace and stability in the region," Modi added.
Jetten was sworn in as the prime minister of the Netherlands last month. He is the youngest leader to hold the top post in the European nation.
"Our ties with India are growing stronger and stronger. Earlier this year, the EU and India concluded a major trade agreement, and the Netherlands and India are developing a strategic partnership that includes defense, water management, innovation, and trade," the Dutch leader said on social media.
"With everything going on in the world at the moment, now is the time to strengthen our cooperation," he said.
"Prime Minister @narendramodi of India and I discussed this in an introductory phone conversation today. I look forward to welcoming him to the Netherlands soon so we can make further progress on these issues," Jetten said.
