In phone call with Dutch PM, Modi emphasises need for early restoration of peace in West Asia

Narendra Modi and Rob Jetten discussed strengthening India-Netherlands ties in semiconductors, green hydrogen, trade and defence, while stressing peace in West Asia and expanding strategic cooperation amid evolving global challenges

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday spoke to his Dutch counterpart Rob Jetten focusing on boosting India-Netherlands strategic partnership including in areas of semiconductors, green hydrogen, trade and defence.

The two leaders also exchanged views on the situation in West Asia with PM Modi emphasising the need for early restoration of peace and stability in the region.

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In a social media post, Modi said he and Jetten discussed ways to further strengthen the India-Netherlands ties.

“Highlighted the potential of our partnership in areas such as semiconductors, mega water projects, green hydrogen and talent mobility,” he said.

“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 defence, 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.

India and the European Union (EU) firmed up a landmark Free Trade Agreement (FTA) following summit talks between Prime Minister Modi and the EU leadership in January.