PM Modi discusses bilateral cooperation in 'Water, Agriculture and High tech' with Dutch PM Rutte

New Delhi, Jul 14: Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to his Dutch counterpart Mark Rutte, on Wednesday (Jul 13) through a telephonic conversation. During the phone call, both the leaders discussed bilateral ties in various fields including Strategic Partnership on Water, cooperation in the key area of agriculture, and potential for bilateral cooperation in high-tech and emerging sectors.

 

 

 

 

The PMO in its official statement talked about the India - Netherlands PM coversation stating, "The two leaders discussed India-Netherlands bilateral ties, including Strategic Partnership on Water, cooperation in the key area of agriculture, the potential for bilateral cooperation in high tech and emerging sectors." Modi and Rutte also exchanged views on India-EU relations and regional and global issues including convergence and cooperation in the Indo-Pacific.

 

 

 

 

 

According to the statement, "With regular high-level visits and interactions, the India-Netherlands ties have gained tremendous momentum in recent years. The two Prime Ministers held a Virtual Summit on 9 Apr 2021 and have been speaking regularly. 'Strategic Partnership on Water' was launched with the Netherlands during the Virtual Summit." In a Tweet, the Dutch Prime Minister said, "Good to speak once again to Indian PM Narendra Modi about the strong partnership between our two countries and about ways of expanding it. Naturally, we also discussed the war in Ukraine and its impact on matters like food security. Cooperation remains essential."

 

Responding to him, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, "Always a pleasure speaking to you my dear friend Dutch PM Mark Rutte. Our Strategic Partnership on Water and cooperation in agriculture and high-tech areas add new dimensions to our outstanding relationship. Was also pleased to exchange views on other important regional and global issues."

 

India and the Netherlands are jointly commemorating 75 years of establishment of diplomatic ties. This special milestone was celebrated with the state visit of the President of India to the Netherlands from 4 -7 Apr 2022.