WATCH | PM Modi lands Netherlandsfor second leg of five-nation tour, aims to strengthen India-EU strategic partnership
He will meet Dutch leaders and address the Indian community, highlighting the opportunities from the India-EU Free Trade Agreement.PM Modi's Visit to Netherlands Aims to Strengthen Cooperation in Key Sectors(REUTERS)Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said his two-day visit to the Netherlands would help strengthen bilateral cooperation across key sectors such as semiconductors, water management, clean energy and other strategic areas.In an 'X' post, PM Modi said that he would be meeting Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten and would call on King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima. He will also address the Indian community in the country on Saturday."Landed in Amsterdam. This visit to the Netherlands comes at a time when the India-EU Free Trade Agreement has given a major impetus to trade and investment linkages. It offers an opportunity to deepen relations in areas like semiconductors, water, clean energy and more. Will be holding talks with Prime Minister Rob Jetten and will be calling on Their Majesties King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima. I also look forward to addressing a community programme on the morning of the 16th," Prime Minister Narendra Modi wrote on 'X'.Upon his arrival, PM Modi was welcomed by Rear Admiral Ludger Brummelaar, Adjutant-General and Chief of the Military Household of His Majesty the King, Dutch Foreign Minister Tom Berendsen and Indian Ambassador to the Netherlands Kumar Tuhin, along with other senior officials of the Dutch government.Modi meets Indian DiasporaThe Prime Minister also interacted with the Indian diaspora, where he was met with enthusiasm and smiling faces while shaking hands and interacting with the public. He was welcomed with cultural performances too.PM Modi shared heartfelt moments with the Indian community and witnessed a cultural and classical performance after he arrived at the hotel.An artist, Gautam, who performed in front of PM Modi, expressed happiness upon his interaction. "We performed Garba to welcome PM Modi. We interacted with him, and we are all very happy," he told ANI.Modi met with UAE President on FridayBefore arriving in Netherlands, PM Modi met with UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan earlier on Friday and reaffirmed India's strong support for the country. The Prime Minister stressed that New Delhi stands "shoulder-to-shoulder" with Abu Dhabi amid growing regional instability in West Asia.Addressing the UAE leadership during the meeting, PM Modi described the UAE as his "second home" and thanked the Emirati side for the warm reception extended to him."I express my heartfelt gratitude for this warm welcome. And as you said, I have come to my second home," PM Modi said, adding that the escort provided by UAE Air Force aircraft during his arrival was "a matter of pride for the people of India."The Prime Minister also thanked the UAE leadership for expressing condolences over the recent natural disaster in Uttar Pradesh and said he had been personally eager to meet the UAE president. "We strongly condemn the attacks on the UAE. The way the UAE has been targeted is unacceptable in any way," PM Modi stated during the talks.Stay updated with the latest Trending,
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