Last Updated on May 16, 2026 12:29 pm by BIZNAMA NEWS
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in the Netherlands late last night on the second leg of his five-nation tour, aimed at deepening India’s strategic and economic ties with European nations. Mr Modi was received by the Dutch Foreign Minister, Tom Berendsen, upon his arrival at Amsterdam Airport. Mr Modi reached the Netherlands after a brief stopover in the United Arab Emirates, where he held talks with UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Abu Dhabi.
At the hotel in The Hague, the Prime Minister was accorded a grand welcome with cultural and musical performances by the Indian diaspora. Dutch troops also greeted him ceremonially. Akashvani correspondent reports that during the visit, the Prime Minister will hold bilateral talks with Dutch Prime Minister Robb Jetten and will call on their Majesties the King and the Queen. The visit carries significance beyond bilateral ties and is expected to shape broader India-EU relations following the recently concluded India-Europe Free Trade Agreement.
On Saturday, PM Modi will address the Indian community and meet CEOs of leading Dutch companies. Several important agreements are expected to be signed, particularly in the fields of semiconductor chips and AI, where the Netherlands stands as a global leader. From the trade perspective, the Netherlands is India’s key economic partner. One to the largest export destination as well as investor in India. Both the countries have robust parternship and cooperation in the areas of Water Management, Renewable Energy, Green Hydorgen Economy, Agriculture technologies and Health.
After concluding his visit to the Netherlands, Prime Minister Modi will travel to Gothenburg in Sweden tomorrow on the third leg of his five-nation tour. Mr Modi will hold bilateral talks with his Swedish counterpart Ulf Kristersson. The two Prime Ministers will also address the European Round Table for Industry, a leading pan-European business leaders forum, along with President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen.
On the fourth leg of his visit, Prime Minister Modi will reach Norway on Monday for the 3rd India-Nordic Summit and bilateral engagements. He will call on King Harald V and Queen Sonja, and hold bilateral talks with Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre. The Prime Minister will also address the India-Norway Business and Research Summit along with the Norwegian Prime Minister.
On Tuesday, Mr Modi will take part in the 3rd India-Nordic Summit on Tuesday. Mr Modi will be joined by the Prime Minister of Norway, Jonas Gahr Støre, Prime Minister of Denmark Mette Frederiksen, Prime Minister of Finland Petteri Orpo, Prime Minister of Iceland Kristrún Frostadóttir and Prime Minister of Sweden Ulf Kristersson for the Summit.
The Summit will impart a more strategic dimension to India’s relationship with the Nordic countries, especially in technology and innovation; green transition and renewable energy; sustainability; blue economy; defence; space and the Arctic. In the final leg of his visit, the Prime Minister will reach Italy on Tuesday. During the visit, Mr Modi will call on the President of Italy Sergio Mattarella and hold talks with Prime Minister Georgia Meloni.