PM Modi and Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten held wide-ranging talks focused on expanding cooperation in futuristic sectors and strategic partnerships

"Economic cooperation is a key pillar of the India-Netherlands friendship. The India-EU FTA offers infinite possibilities," said PM Modi on his X post

Defence and security cooperation featured prominently in bilateral talks, with discussions on a possible defence industrial roadmap and collaboration in maritime and space sectors

In a moment of cultural significance, PM Modi joined PM Rob Jetten at an event marking the return of Chola-era copper plates to India from the Netherlands. The 11th-century copper plates, preserved by Leiden University since the 19th century, contain Tamil inscriptions celebrating the legacy and naval prowess of the Chola empire

A key moment of the visit came with the signing of an MoU between Tata Electronics and ASML to boost semiconductor manufacturing in India

Addressing the CEO Roundtable in The Hague, PM Modi highlighted India’s reform-driven growth and invited Dutch companies to deepen investments in India

ASML’s support for Tata Electronics’ upcoming semiconductor facility in Dholera, Gujarat, marks a significant step in India’s chip manufacturing ambitions

Discussions at the roundtable centred on emerging sectors such as AI, fintech, critical minerals, semiconductors and green hydrogen.

"Thank you, Prime Minister Rob Jetten. I am happy to be here in the Netherlands with the aim of further cementing our bilateral cooperation," said PM Modi adding that the India-Netherlands partnership has made remarkable progress.