**Summary of Prime Minister’s Remarks during Delegation-Level Talks with PM Rob Jetten of the Netherlands**
**Context and Overview**
On May 16, 2026, the Prime Minister of India delivered remarks during delegation-level talks with the Prime Minister of the Netherlands, Rob Jetten. The visit, occurring nearly a decade after the Prime Minister's last visit to the Netherlands, highlighted the significant progress made in the India-Netherlands partnership over the past ten years.
**Economic and Strategic Collaboration**
The Netherlands is identified as one of India’s top five investors. The bilateral relationship is grounded in a shared vision of democratic values, a market economy, and responsible international behavior. Key areas of ongoing cooperation that have impacted public welfare include:
* Water management
* Health
* Education
The Prime Minister emphasized the synergy between Dutch expertise and India’s "speed and scale," particularly as India is currently the world’s youngest country and fastest-growing major economy.
**Diplomatic Milestones**
The remarks noted several key diplomatic engagements:
* **G20 Presidency (2023):** India invited the Netherlands as a guest country.
* **AI Impact Summit (February):** The former Prime Minister of the Netherlands participated in this summit held in India.
* **Strategic Elevation:** During these talks, the bilateral relationship was formally elevated to the level of a **Strategic Partnership**, with a focus on taking cooperation in innovation, investment, sustainability, and defense to "new heights."
**Document Metadata**
* **Posted On:** 16 May 2026, 11:58 PM
* **Location:** PIB Delhi
* **Release ID:** 2261888
* **Visitor Counter:** 303
* **Reference Codes:** MJPS/VJ/ST
Key Entities Referenced
Strategic Partnership (India-Netherlands): The elevated framework for bilateral relations established during the talks to deepen cooperation in innovation, investment, sustainability, and defense.
Rob Jetten: The Prime Minister of the Netherlands who led the delegation-level talks to combine Dutch expertise with India's economic scale.
Netherlands: The primary partner country and location for the talks, recognized as a top-five investor in India and a key collaborator in water, health, and education.
AI Impact Summit: A high-level summit held in India focused on artificial intelligence, cited as a significant milestone in India-Netherlands technological collaboration.
India’s G20 Presidency: The 2023 international forum during which India invited the Netherlands as a guest country, strengthening their bilateral diplomatic ties.
Prime Minister's Office
English rendering of PM’s remarks during
delegation-level talks with PM Rob Jetten of
Netherlands
Posted On: 16 MAY 2026 11:58PM by PIB Delhi
Excellency,
I sincerely thank you for the warm welcome extended to me and my delegation. I am delighted to visit the
Netherlands after almost a decade. Over the past ten years, the India–Netherlands partnership has made
remarkable progress.
Excellency,
We consider the Netherlands among India’s most important partners. The Netherlands is one of the top
five investors in India. Our historical cultural and people-to-people ties are also very deep. Democratic
values, market economy, and responsible behavior are part of our shared vision. Our cooperation in areas
such as water, health, and education is improving the lives of our people. In view of this growing
collaboration, during India’s G20 Presidency in 2023, we invited the Netherlands as a guest country. We
are also very pleased that in February, the former Prime Minister of the Netherlands participated in the AI
Impact Summit held in India.
Excellency,
India is the world’s youngest country and the fastest-growing major economy. You represent the new
generation of leadership in the Netherlands and Europe. We must combine the expertise of the Netherlands
with India’s speed and scale across all sectors. Cooperation in innovation, investment, sustainability, and
defense must be taken to new heights. With this shared vision, today we are elevating India–Netherlands
relations to the level of a strategic partnership. Once again, I extend my heartfelt thanks for your gracious
welcome.
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