India and Netherlands Forge Strategic Partnership for a New 'Golden Era'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi invites Dutch firms to invest in India, highlighting opportunities in manufacturing and innovation. He announces a strategic India-Netherlands partnership, a new Free Trade Agreement with the EU, and a joint roadmap for Green Hydrogen. The partnership aims to enhance trade, technology, and talent mobility.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Thehague | Updated: 17-05-2026 00:47 IST | Created: 17-05-2026 00:47 IST
India and Netherlands Forge Strategic Partnership for a New 'Golden Era'
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called on Dutch companies to invest in India, emphasizing the numerous opportunities in manufacturing and innovation. Accompanied by Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten, Modi witnessed the signing of a semiconductor agreement between Tata Electronics and ASML, positioning India as a key player in the global tech landscape.

Highlighting the robust economic ties between India and the European Union, Modi announced a new Free Trade Agreement, marking the start of what he termed the 'Golden Era' in Indo-European relations. This agreement underscores mutual commitments to open markets and resilient supply chains.

Modi further detailed plans to transform the India-Netherlands relationship into a strategic partnership, unveiling a collaborative roadmap for Green Hydrogen. Leaders from both countries also discussed strengthening talent mobility, university partnerships, and joint research initiatives, paving the way for a promising future in trade, technology, and innovation.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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