New Delhi, December 19 (UITV)- Netherlands Prime Minister Dick Schoof held a phone conversation with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday. In this conversation, the leaders of both the countries mentioned the trusted and valuable relations between India and the Netherlands, which are based on common values and belief in democracy and the rule of law. This conversation is being seen as an important step to further strengthen bilateral cooperation between the two countries.
Netherlands Prime Minister Dick Schoof and PM Modi discussed ways to further deepen and strengthen existing cooperation in key areas like water, agriculture and health. They agreed to enhance bilateral partnership and give it strategic dimensions in diverse areas like trade, defense, security, innovation, green hydrogen and semiconductors. In particular, the leaders of the two countries also emphasized on increasing cooperation in the field of education and culture, so that there can be close relations and exchange between the citizens of both countries.
Apart from this, PM Modi and PM Schoof exchanged views on regional and global developments. They expressed commitment to work jointly to promote peace, security, cooperation and stability. Both leaders ensured that contact between their countries will remain and they will constantly interact for mutual interests. This conversation indicates further deepening of relations between the two countries and it can help in giving rise to new cooperation opportunities in future.
After this phone conversation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi posted on the social media platform X, in which he wrote, “It was a pleasure to talk to Prime Minister Dick Schoof. Netherlands is a reliable and valuable partner. We are committed to taking forward bilateral relations and providing strategic dimensions in various fields including water, agriculture, security, technology, semiconductors and renewable energy.” It is clear from this post that there is a consensus between the two leaders to further strengthen the strategic and economic partnership.
This conversation is an important step to further strengthen cooperation between the two countries. Apart from trade, defense, science and technology, there can also be a strong partnership between India and Netherlands in the field of climate change, agriculture and green energy. This cooperation will help establish both countries as strong partners on the global stage. In particular, cooperation in new and emerging areas such as green hydrogen and semiconductors will benefit both countries in development and technological advancement.
Such high-level interactions prove that the foundation of friendly relations between the two countries is getting stronger and this cooperation can expand even further in the future.