Ahmedabad Times

Prime minister Narendra Modi on Sunday hailed the current outcomes of his go to to the Netherlands, saying they mirrored the increasing scope of bilateral ties throughout sectors of long-term strategic and financial significance.In a publish on X, PM Modi mentioned the wide-ranging outcomes would impart recent momentum to India-Netherlands relations and contribute to the expansion and prosperity of each nations.India and the Netherlands finalised 17 wide-ranging outcomes throughout the go to of PM Modi, protecting key areas of bilateral cooperation.Addressing reporters after the delegation-level talks, MEA Secretary (West) Sibi George mentioned either side acknowledged the rising convergence in bilateral relations and agreed to formally improve the partnership.“The 2 leaders acknowledged growing convergence and formally elevated the bilateral relationship to a strategic partnership, which could be very vital. They adopted an formidable roadmap for strategic partnership, guiding cooperation throughout numerous sectors,” George mentioned.Highlighting the important thing outcomes of the go to, George mentioned PM Modi and Rob Jetten witnessed the signing of a partnership settlement between Tata Electronics and ASML to assist the semiconductor fabrication facility in Dholera.He described it as ASML’s first such partnership with India and a significant enhance to the nation’s semiconductor ambitions.“The leaders then attended the signing of the partnership settlement between Tata Electronics and ASML, supporting the semiconductor fab in Dholera, ASML’s first such partnership with India. This can be a vital step in advancing India’s semiconductor ecosystem,” mentioned Sibi George.In keeping with George, PM Modi highlighted the reforms and transformational modifications undertaken in India lately throughout his interplay with the Dutch royals. Either side expressed satisfaction over the progress in bilateral ties and mentioned methods to additional deepen cooperation throughout sectors.George additionally mentioned PM Modi arrived in Hague late Friday night and was accorded a heat welcome by members of the Indian diaspora. In the course of the go to, the Prime Minister known as on King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima.Forward of his official engagements, PM Modi praised the Indian diaspora for its contribution to Dutch society and described the group as a residing bridge of friendship between India and the Netherlands.On his arrival in Hague, the Prime Minister acquired a heat welcome from members of the Indian diaspora and mates of India within the Netherlands. Addressing the gathering, he expressed appreciation for the enthusiastic and vibrant reception.PM Modi highlighted the rising presence of Indian professionals within the expertise sector and the growing variety of Indian college students in Dutch universities, notably in innovation-driven fields, saying these had been strengthening the up to date partnership between the 2 international locations.He additionally famous that sporting ties, particularly in cricket and hockey, had been including new vibrancy to the people-to-people relationship.PM Modi visited the Netherlands on the second leg of his five-nation tour. The Prime Minister is scheduled to journey to Sweden on Sunday for the third leg of the tour, on the invitation of Swedish prime minister Ulf Kristersson.