India-Netherlands ties strengthen on back of water, agriculture and tech collaboration: Dr Jitendra Singh
New Delhi: Union Minister of State Jitendra Singh on Friday highlighted the strong collaboration on water management, agriculture, and technology sectors is driving the growing partnership between India and the Netherlands
Speaking at the Netherlands’ National Day, King’s Day celebrations at the Dutch Embassy in the national capital, Singh said bilateral ties between India and Netherlands are steadily evolving into a robust strategic partnership despite shifting global geopolitical dynamics.
Dr. Singh, who attended the event as the chief guest, said the long-standing ties between the two countries have remained steady and are expanding across key sectors.
“The bilateral partnership spans key sectors including water management, agriculture and high technology sectors, reflecting the strong complementarities between the two countries,” the minister stated.
Referring to economic engagement, Singh pointed to rising bilateral investments and a high level of mutual trust that has enabled smoother cooperation between businesses and institutions in both countries.
He also highlighted the presence of Dutch multinational Philips, noting that the firm has a larger consumer base in India than in its home market.
“India and the Netherlands enjoy a high degree of mutual trust and ease of collaboration, which has contributed to expanding economic engagement, including significant bilateral investments,” he said.
On people-to-people ties, Singh said the Indian diaspora in the Netherlands, though relatively small, plays a meaningful role in strengthening bilateral relations.
Also addressing the event, Marisa Gerards, the Ambassador of the Netherlands to India, said the two countries are moving towards a stronger strategic partnership, with collaboration across climate resilience, sustainable agriculture, and global supply chains.
She emphasised that the partnership combines innovation, technology, and shared values to tackle global challenges.
Singh expressed confidence that India–Netherlands relations will continue to grow across diverse areas of mutual interest in the years ahead.
(DD News)
