**Summary of Prime Minister’s Visit to Their Majesties King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima of the Netherlands**
**Event Overview**
On May 16, 2026, at 8:13 PM, the Prime Minister’s Office reported that Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi paid a call on Their Majesties King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima of the Netherlands. The meeting took place at Palace Huis ten Bosch in The Hague.
**Key Discussions and Bilateral Relations**
The Prime Minister and Their Majesties engaged in discussions regarding the strengthening of India-Netherlands relations, with a specific focus on deepening people-to-people ties. Prime Minister Modi formally acknowledged the significance of the 2019 State Visit by Their Majesties to India, noting its role in fostering mutual goodwill and providing momentum to bilateral cooperation.
**Sectoral Initiatives**
The leaders expressed satisfaction with progress in several key bilateral initiatives, including:
* Education and Innovation
* Semi-conductors and Digital technologies
* Water management
* Green partnerships
**Diplomatic Exchange**
Prime Minister Modi expressed gratitude for the warm hospitality and the goodwill shown toward India. To honor the Prime Minister’s visit, Their Majesties hosted a formal lunch.
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Key Entities Referenced
Shri Narendra Modi: Prime Minister of India, who visited the Netherlands to enhance bilateral cooperation and people-to-people ties.
King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima: The monarchs of the Netherlands who hosted the Prime Minister to discuss strategic cooperation in innovation, semiconductors, and green partnerships.
India-Netherlands bilateral initiatives: Collaborative programs in the fields of education, innovation, semi-conductors, digital, water, and green energy partnerships.
The Hague, Netherlands: The central location of the diplomatic visit where high-level discussions took place at Palace Huis ten Bosch.
Prime Minister's Office
Prime Minister calls on Their Majesties King
Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima of the
Netherlands
Posted On: 16 MAY 2026 8:13PM by PIB Delhi
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today paid a call on Their Majesties King Willem-Alexander and
Queen Máxima of the Netherlands at Palace Huis ten Bosch, The Hague
Prime Minister and Their Majesties exchanged views on strengthening the India-Netherlands relationship,
including through deepening of people-to-people ties. Prime Minister also recalled with appreciation the
State Visit of Their Majesties to India in 2019, which had played an important role in fostering mutual
goodwill and imparting fresh momentum to the bilateral relationship. The leaders expressed satisfaction
on the ongoing bilateral initiatives in the fields of education, innovation, semi-conductor, digital, water
and green partnerships.
The Prime Minister conveyed appreciation for Their Majesties’ goodwill towards India and expressed
gratitude for the warm hospitality extended to him during his visit. Their Majesties hosted a lunch in
honour of Prime Minister.
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