Narendra Modi concluded his Netherlands visit after India and the Netherlands elevated bilateral ties to a full-fledged Strategic Partnership and announced 17 major agreements spanning semiconductors, green hydrogen, defence cooperation, mobility, critical minerals, and emerging technologies.
The agreements include a strategic partnership roadmap for 2026–2030 and several sector-specific collaborations aimed at strengthening technology, trade, energy, innovation, and security cooperation between the two countries.
One of the key outcomes was an MoU between Tata Electronics and ASML to support semiconductor fabrication initiatives in India, including the Dholera semiconductor ecosystem.
India and the Netherlands also launched a roadmap for green hydrogen cooperation, renewable energy collaboration, and clean energy transition projects involving NITI Aayog and Dutch institutions.
The two countries agreed to deepen cooperation in defence manufacturing, maritime security, artificial intelligence, quantum technologies, space, and critical minerals while exploring stronger industrial and research partnerships. The agreed upon 17 points include:
- Restitution of Chola Copper Plates
- Memorandum of Understanding on Mobility and Migration between the Government of the Republic of India and the Government of the Netherlands
- MoU between TATA Electronics and ASML to support semiconductor Fab in Dholera
- Memorandum of Understanding between the Ministry of Mines of the Republic of India and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of the Netherlands on cooperation in the field of Critical Minerals
- Letter of Intent between Ministry of Jal Shakti of the Republic of India and Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management, the Netherlands for Technical Cooperation with regards to the Kalpasar Project, Gujarat
- India-Netherlands Roadmap on the Development of Green Hydrogen Cooperation
- Establishment of a Joint Working Group under the renewed Memorandum of Understanding MoU on Co-operation in the Field of Renewable Energy
- Joint Statement of Intent between NITI Aayog and the Netherlands for Collaboration on Projects for Energy Sector and Energy Transition
- Establishment of Indo-Dutch Center of Excellence for Flowers in West Tripura
- Establishment of Indo-Dutch Center of Excellence on Training in Dairy at the Center of Excellence for Animal Husbandry (CEAH), Bengaluru
- Joint Declaration between Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Government of India and the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Food Security and Nature of the Netherlands on Collaboration in Animal Husbandry and Dairying
- Letter Of Intent between Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), Department of Health Research, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India
- and National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM) on Cooperation/Collaboration in Health
- Agreement between the Government of the Republic of India and the Government of the Kingdom of the Netherlands on Mutual Administrative Assistance in Customs Matters
- Memorandum of Understanding between the Government of the Republic of India and the Government of the Netherlands on cooperation in the field of Higher Education
- Memorandum of Understanding on Academic Cooperation between Nalanda University, India and the University of Groningen, the Netherlands
- Memorandum of Understanding between Leiden University Libraries and Archaeological Survey of India
Officials said the Netherlands, with its advanced logistics and technology ecosystem, could become a strategic gateway for Indian businesses entering Europe, while India offers scale, talent, manufacturing capability, and market access for Dutch companies.
Analysts believe the visit marks a significant strategic reset in India-Europe relations as New Delhi strengthens partnerships focused on technology resilience, clean energy, supply chains, and geopolitical cooperation amid changing global economic conditions.
