India, Netherlands enhance collaboration through new 17 agreements
India and the Netherlands have deepened their cooperation by entering into a strategic partnership and signing 17 agreements in areas such as defence, critical minerals, and other key sectors during a meeting between PM Narendra Modi and his Dutch counterpart, Rob Jetten, amid changing global geopolitical dynamics.
In their meeting, the two prime ministers have expressed grave concern over the situation in West Asia, particularly its serious implications for the region and the wider world in view of disruptions caused to the global energy supplies and trade networks.
Moreover, Modi and Jetten have emphasized the importance of freedom of navigation and the uninterrupted flow of global commerce through the Strait of Hormuz, while opposing any restrictive measures, and reaffirmed their support for ongoing initiatives in this regard. Nearly one-fifth of the world’s energy supplies pass through Strait of Hormuz, where shipping has faced major disruptions since February 28 after the US and Israel launched a joint attack on Iran, triggering retaliatory strikes.
