Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in the Netherlands on May 15, 2023, as part of a five-nation tour aimed at strengthening bilateral ties. He was welcomed by senior Dutch officials, including Rear Admiral Ludger Brummelaar and Foreign Minister Tom Berendsen. In a social media post, Modi highlighted the significance of the visit, noting that it coincides with the recent India-EU Free Trade Agreement, which enhances trade and investment opportunities between the two nations. The agenda includes discussions with Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten and engagements with King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima.

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) emphasized that the visit would bolster the India-Netherlands partnership, particularly in strategic sectors such as technology, defence, and renewable energy. With bilateral trade valued at USD 27.8 billion for 2024-25, the Netherlands stands as one of India's largest trade partners in Europe and its fourth-largest investor, contributing USD 55.6 billion in foreign direct investment. Modi's interactions with the Indian diaspora, which includes over 90,000 non-resident Indians, further underline the importance of people-to-people connections in this growing partnership.