Archive · 20 Dec 2025
India-Netherlands Strengthen Strategic Partnership
India and the Netherlands are becoming better friends.
They talked about working together on defence, high technology like semiconductors and artificial intelligence, and other important things.
They signed some agreements to make this happen.
The Netherlands also supports India in the Indo-Pacific region.
They also talked about the war in Ukraine and how to stop terrorism.
Both countries believe in democracy and want to make sure new technologies are safe and fair.
They already work together in areas like water management and agriculture, and they want to do more of that too.
The Dutch foreign minister visited India and met with important leaders, and they both invited each other's prime ministers for visits to make their friendship even stronger.
India and the Netherlands signed a Letter of Intent on defence cooperation, focusing on maritime security and Indo-Pacific initiatives.
High-technology cooperation, including semiconductors and artificial intelligence, was a key discussion point, with six MoUs concluded.
The Netherlands supports India's Indo-Pacific initiatives and has been conducting maritime rule of law courses for Indian students.
Both countries emphasized the importance of democratic values in emerging technologies and innovation.
The Russia-Ukraine war was discussed, with the Netherlands urging India to encourage Moscow to enter serious negotiations for peace.
- Who
- India and the Netherlands
- What
- Strengthening bilateral ties with focus on defence, technology, and semiconductors
- When
- During Dutch Foreign Minister David van Weel's visit to India from December 17-19
- Where
- India (New Delhi, Mumbai, Maharashtra)
- Why
- To elevate partnership to a more strategic and future-oriented relationship
- Countries Involved
- India, Netherlands
- Key Areas of Cooperation
- Defence, High Technology, Semiconductors, Agriculture, Water Management, Health, Science and Technology, Shipping, Digital, Cyberspace, Life Sciences, Renewable Energy, Green Hydrogen, Education, Mobility
- Letter of Intent
- Defence Cooperation
- Indo-Pacific Initiatives
- Netherlands as Observer
- Semiconductor Companies
- NXP (3,000+ employees in India)
- Russia-Ukraine War Support
- Europe pledged 90 billion pounds to Ukraine
- MoUs Concluded
- Six, including Defence, Cyber, and Semiconductors
- Upcoming Events
- AI Impact Summit in February 2026 in New Delhi
- Invitations
- Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof to India, Indian PM Narendra Modi to Netherlands
Sources
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