NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a telephonic conversation with the Prime Minister of the Netherlands, Rob Jetten, discussing the security situation in West Asia and underlined the need for early restoration of peace and stability in the region.
During the conversation, they also discussed ways to further deepen ties between New Delhi and Amsterdam. Significantly, PM Jetten said that he is looking forward to welcoming PM Modi to the Netherlands soon so the two countries can make further progress on these themes.
In a post on X, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the leaders highlighted the potential of partnership in areas such as semiconductors, mega water projects, green hydrogen and talent mobility.
"Also exchanged views on the situation in West Asia and emphasised the need for early restoration of peace and stability in the region", PM Modi added.
Underlining the strength of the relationship, Dutch PM Rob Jetten recalled the India-EU Free Trade Agreement concluded earlier this year and said that India and the Netherlands are forging a strategic partnership that includes defence, water management, innovation and trade.
"With everything going on in the world at the moment, now is the time to strengthen our cooperation. Prime Minister @narendramodi of India and I discussed this in an introductory phone conversation today", the post added.
India and the Netherlands have been cooperating across several fronts.