Blitz Bureau
NEW DELHI: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held a meeting with his Netherlands counterpart David van Weel in National Capital on December 19, discussing bilateral cooperation in various sectors, including trade, defence, shipping, water, agriculture, health and culture. The two leaders also spoke about multilateral cooperation and global issues. Secretary (West) at the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Sibi George, and other officials were also present during the meeting.
“Pleased to meet FM David van Weel of the Netherlands today in New Delhi. Held productive discussions on our bilateral cooperation including in trade, defence, shipping, water, agriculture, health and culture. And new opportunities in semiconductors, talent mobility and renewables. Also exchanged views on our multilateral cooperation and global issues. Value Netherlands support for closer India-EU ties and conclusion of FTA,” EAM Jaishankar posted on X after the conclusion of his meeting with the Dutch counterpart.
David van Weel stated that India and the Netherlands work closely on issues that shape shared future of two nations. The two nations have also concluded six Memorandum of Understanding (MoUs) across several sectors, including in defence, cyber and semiconductors. “India and the Netherlands work closely on issues that shape our shared future. In my meeting with Minister S Jaishankar, we discussed regional stability, the Indo-Pacific and what cooperation requires in a world that is changing fast,” he posted on X.
“With this visit, we take the next step. We conclude six new MoUs – cooperation agreements – including on defence, cyber and semiconductors. This is how India and the Netherlands invest together in innovation and economic resilience,” he added. Earlier on December 18, David van Weel held a meeting with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.
