India, Netherlands Elevate Ties To Strategic Partnership, Sign 17 Key Agreements

India and the Netherlands have elevated their bilateral relationship to a strategic partnership and signed 17 agreements aimed at strengthening cooperation in key sectors including defence, critical minerals, technology and trade.

The decision was taken during talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten in The Hague.

The two countries unveiled a new strategic partnership roadmap covering defence and security, semiconductors, artificial intelligence, quantum computing, space cooperation and green hydrogen initiatives.

Both leaders also agreed to explore opportunities for joint manufacturing of defence equipment through technology transfer and partnerships.

The discussions also focused on global issues, including concerns over the situation in West Asia, disruptions to global energy supplies and developments in Ukraine.

Both leaders emphasized the need for dialogue, diplomacy and freedom of navigation to maintain global stability.

The Netherlands remains one of India's major European partners, with bilateral trade reaching USD 27.8 billion in 2024-25.

The two countries also agreed to expand cooperation in health, agriculture, sustainability, climate action and people-to-people exchanges.