Prime Minister Narendra Modi has thanked his Netherlands counterpart, Rob Jetten, for the warm hospitality and for coming to the airport to see him off.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi seen off by Netherlands Prime Minister Rob Jetten as he emplanes for Gothenburg after concluding his visit to the Netherlands. (Image: IANS)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday, May 17, said that his visit to the Netherlands has added new momentum to the bilateral ties.
Taking to X, Prime Minister Modi has thanked his Netherlands counterpart, Rob Jetten, for the warm hospitality and for coming to the airport to see him off. Further, he expressed confidence that the friendship between the two nations will continue to grow stronger in the coming years.
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While sharing glimpses of his visit on the social media platform, the Prime Minister wrote, “My Netherlands visit has added new momentum to India-Netherlands ties. From elevating our relationship to a Strategic Partnership to expanding cooperation in water resources, semiconductors, innovation, defence, sustainability and mobility, we have charted an ambitious roadmap for the future.”
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“I express my gratitude to PM Rob Jetten for the warm hospitality and for personally coming to the airport to bid farewell. I am confident that the friendship between India and the Netherlands will continue to grow stronger in the years to come,” he added.
My Netherlands visit has added new momentum to India-Netherlands ties. From elevating our relationship to a Strategic Partnership to expanding cooperation in water resources, semiconductors, innovation, defence, sustainability and mobility, we have charted an ambitious roadmap… pic.twitter.com/Uwnq2bYeXa
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 17, 2026
Rob Jetten came to the airport to see him off as Prime Minister Modi emplaned for Sweden after concluding his successful visit to the Netherlands.
Earlier in the day, the two leaders visited the Afsluitdijk Dam – a symbol of Dutch excellence in water management, flood protection and freshwater storage.
“An area in which the Netherlands has done pioneering work is water resources. There is a lot the entire global community can learn from them. This morning, I had the opportunity to visit the Afsluitdijk and understand the salient features of this project. I am thankful to PM Rob Jetten for accompanying me here,” Prime Minister Modi posted on X.
“We are working to bring modern technology to India aimed at helping in irrigation, flood control and expanding the inland waterway network,” he added.
On Saturday, Prime Minister Modi held a meeting with Jetten at the latter’s official residence (Catshuis) in The Hague.
The Ministry of External Affairs said in a statement that the two Prime Ministers held discussions on strengthening the India-Netherlands relationship.
They even decided to elevate the bilateral relationship to a “Strategic Partnership,” reflecting shared values and trust.
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