Prime Minister meets with Dutch CEOs

Prime Minister's Office Prime Minister meets with Dutch CEOs

Posted On: 16 MAY 2026 10:15PM by PIB Delhi Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi along with Prime Minister of the Netherlands, H.E. Mr. Rob Jetten held discussions today with prominent CEOs of leading Dutch companies across various sectors such as energy, ports, health, agriculture trade, and technology, among others. The business leaders made

presentations on three clusters : Semiconductors, Technology and innovation; Infrastructure, logistics and maritime; and Sustainability, Energy and Agriculture; outlining their strategies for India.

Ahead of the meeting, an agreement between ASML and Tata Electronics was signed in the presence of the two leaders. They welcomed the decision of Tata Electronics and ASML to partner together for India’s first front-end semiconductor FAB in Dholera, Gujarat.

Prime Minister Modi welcomed the deepening of business-to-business ties between India and the Netherlands, and appreciated the growing interest of Dutch companies in India’s economic vibrancy.

Highlighting the recent reforms and initiatives, he emphasized efforts to improve the ease of doing business and to establish a stable, efficient, and predictable policy environment. Prime Minister Modi encouraged Dutch companies to explore opportunities in India, particularly in maritime, renewable energy, digital technologies, semiconductors, artificial intelligence, and healthcare sectors.

The two Prime Ministers called for early implementation of the India-EU FTA. The FTA reinforces India and the European Union as trusted and reliable partners, committed to open markets, inclusive growth and resilient supply chains.

Industry leaders appreciated the Government of India’s reform agenda and shared their future plans for India. They expressed interest in exploring opportunities to enhance their presence in India. The following

CEOs attended the meeting:

1. APM Terminals Mr. Keith Svendsen – CEO

Sector: Ports, Logistics, and Supply Chain Infrastructure

2. ASML Mr. Christophe Fouquet – President & CEO

Sector: Semiconductor

3. Damen Shipyards Group Mr. Arnout Damen – CEO

Sector: Shipbuilding

4. HeinekenMr. Dolf van den Brink – Chairman of the Executive Board & CEO

Sector: Brewing

5. KLM Royal Dutch Airlines Ms. Marjan Rintel – President & CEO

Sector: Aviation

6. NXP Semiconductors Mr. Maurice Geraets – CEO NXP Semiconductors Netherlands

Sector: Semiconductor

7. Philips Mr. Roy Jakobs – CEO

Sector: Healthcare

8. Port of Rotterdam Mr. Boudewijn Siemons – CEO

Sector: Logistics/Port Management

9. Power2X Mr. Occo Roelofsen – CEO

Sector: Clean Energy and Energy Transition

10. Prosus Mr. Fabricio Bloisi – CEO

Sector: Consumer Internet and Technology Investment sector

11. Randstad Mr. Sander van ’t Noordende – CEO

Sector: Human Resources (HR) Services

12. Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel Mr. Martijn Eggink – Managing Director

Sector: Agribusiness

13. Royal HZPC Group Mr. Hans Huistra – CEO

Sector: Agribusiness & Seed

14. Royal IHC Mr. Derk te Bokkel – CEO

Sector: Shipbuilding

15. Royal Vopak Mr. Dick Richelle – Chairman of the Executive Board & CEO

Sector: Energy infrastructure and Industrial Logistics16. Van Oord Mr. Govert van Oord - CEO

Sector: Infrastructure *** MJPS/SS/ST (Release ID: 2261880) Visitor Counter : 285

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