PM Modi's Visit to the Netherlands: Focus on Clean Energy and Trade Relations
PM Modi in Amsterdam: Clean energy, meeting with Rob Jetten, trade ties and more on cards
Hindustan Times
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi is in Amsterdam for a two-day visit aimed at enhancing trade and investment relations with the Netherlands. He will meet Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten and engage with business leaders, focusing on sectors like semiconductors and clean energy, amidst a backdrop of a new free trade agreement between India and the European Union.
- 01PM Modi's visit to the Netherlands is his second since 2017, occurring from May 15 to 17.
- 02Bilateral trade between India and the Netherlands is valued at USD 27.8 billion for 2024-25.
- 03The Netherlands is India's fourth-largest investor, with cumulative foreign direct investment of USD 55.6 billion.
- 04Modi will address the Indian community on May 16 and meet with Dutch business leaders to discuss cooperation.
- 05The visit aims to strengthen ties in key areas including semiconductors, water, and clean energy.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived in Amsterdam, Netherlands, for a two-day visit from May 15 to 17, focusing on enhancing trade and investment relations. This marks his second trip to the Netherlands since 2017. Modi will meet with Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten to discuss opportunities arising from the recently signed free trade agreement between India and the European Union. The Prime Minister emphasized the potential for collaboration in sectors such as semiconductors, water, and clean energy. The Netherlands is a significant partner for India, with bilateral trade valued at USD 27.8 billion for the fiscal year 2024-25, making it one of India's largest trade destinations in Europe. Additionally, the Netherlands ranks as India's fourth-largest investor, with a total foreign direct investment of USD 55.6 billion. During his visit, Modi will also engage with Dutch business leaders and address the Indian community on May 16, reinforcing the importance of people-to-people ties, which include over 90,000 non-resident Indians in the Netherlands.
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This visit could enhance trade opportunities for Indian businesses and create new investment avenues, benefiting various sectors.
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