- May 17, 2026 12:10India and Netherlands ink 17 pacts, elevate ties to strategic partnership
Driven by shifting global geopolitics, India and the Netherlands elevated their ties to a strategic partnership and inked 17 agreements to boost cooperation in defence, critical minerals and other key sectors during talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Dutch counterpart Rob Jetten.
The two leaders also discussed the situation in Ukraine - marked by the ongoing conflict with Russia and regional security developments.
They agreed to continue supporting efforts towards the achievement of a comprehensive, just, and lasting peace in Ukraine through dialogue and diplomacy, based on the principles of the UN Charter and international law, a statement said.
-PTI
- May 17, 2026 11:30India, Netherlands elevating ties to strategic partnership, says PM Modi
India and the Netherlands on Saturday (May 16, 2026) decided to elevate their relationship to the strategic partnership level following extensive talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Dutch counterpart Rob Jetten amid shifting global geopolitics.
Mr. Modi began his two-day visit to The Hague on Friday (May 15, 2026) as part of a four-nation trip to Europe that is aimed at ramping up bilateral ties in a range of key areas.
India and the Netherlands also inked a number of agreements to further enhance their cooperation in a range of areas.
“There has been significant progress in India-Netherlands ties in last one decade,” Mr. Modi said in his televised opening remarks during the talks with Dutch PM Jetten.
Netherlands is one of India’s largest trading destinations in Europe, with bilateral trade touching $27.8 billion in 2024-25. The European nation is India’s fourth largest investor with cumulative foreign direct investment of $55.6 billion.
Read more on this here - May 17, 2026 11:07India's aspirations ‘no longer limited to its borders’: Modi to diaspora in Netherlands
India's aspirations ‘no longer limited to its borders’: Modi to diaspora in Netherlands
Modi addresses Indian diaspora in the Netherlands, highlighting India's global aspirations and transformative journey in various sectors.
- May 17, 2026 10:43What did PM Modi say during talks with Dutch PM Jetten?
“There has been significant progress in India-Netherlands ties in last one decade,” PM Modi said in his televised opening remarks during the talks with Dutch PM Jetten.
In his remarks, the Prime Minister said India considers the Netherlands among its most important partners as the historical and people to people relations between the two sides are “deep” rooted.
“Democratic values, market economy and responsible behavior are part of our common approach. Our cooperation in areas of Water, healthcare and education has been making the lives of our people better,” he said.
Mr. Modi also highlighted India’s economic growth.
The Prime Minister suggested that there should be convergence of the Netherlands’ expertise and India’s “speed and skill” in every sector.
“We need to take our cooperation in areas of innovation, investment, sustainability and defence to new heights. Under this common vision, we are taking India-Netherlands relations to the level of strategic partnership,” Mr. Modi said.
-PTI
- May 17, 2026 10:39India, Netherlands elevating ties to strategic partnership: PM Modi after talks with Dutch counterpart
India and the Netherlands on Saturday decided to elevate their relationship to the strategic partnership level following extensive talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Dutch counterpart Rob Jetten amid shifting global geopolitics.
India and the Netherlands also inked a number of agreements to further enhance their cooperation in a range of areas.
“There has been significant progress in India-Netherlands ties in last one decade,” Mr. Modi said in his televised opening remarks during the talks with Dutch PM Jetten.
In his remarks, the Prime Minister said India considers the Netherlands among its most important partners as the historical and people to people relations between the two sides are “deep” rooted.
-PTI
- May 17, 2026 10:35Huge "enthusiasm" among people ahead of PM Modi's visit: Indian envoy to Sweden Anurag Bhushan
Expressing that there is a lot of enthusiasm for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Sweden, Indian Ambassador Anurag Bhushan said the PM is set to hold a bilateral meeting with his Swedish counterpart, Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson, and will also interact with multiple European and Swedish CEOs to enhance trade and investment between the two countries.
The envoy said that there is a lot of excitement for the Prime Minister’s visit, particularly in Gothenburg, which he described as the heart of Swedish industry and innovation.
“The Prime Minister is immensely popular in Sweden, there’s a lot of enthusiasm all around Sweden. But especially in Gothenburg, I find a lot of energy because this is the first visit of the Prime Minister to Gothenburg...Gothenburg is also the heart of Swedish industry and an innovation-based ecosystem. There are a lot of universities, institutions, science and technology establishments, and more importantly, it is also a centre for the Indian diaspora,” said Mr. Bhushan.
-ANI
Published - May 17, 2026 10:34 am IST
