Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday stressed the need for early restoration of peace in West Asia during a phone conversation with his Dutch counterpart Rob Jetten, which also focused on strengthening India-Netherlands ties.
“We exchanged views on the situation in West Asia and stressed the need to restore peace and stability in the region at an early date,” Prime Minister Modi said on social media.
This was the first conversation between Modi and Jitin, who became prime minister last month.
India and the Netherlands have strengthened cooperation in areas such as water, health, clean energy, defense and security in recent years.
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He said they also discussed ways to strengthen Indo-Dutch relations.
“We highlighted the potential of our partnership in areas such as semiconductors, mega water projects, green hydrogen and talent mobility,” he said.
India pushed for dialogue and diplomacy to end the US-Israeli war against Iran.
It also called for the opening of the Strait of Hormuz to ensure unhindered supplies of energy and other goods through the region to different parts of the world.
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Jitin said on social media that relations between India and the Netherlands are getting stronger and the two sides are developing a strategic partnership that includes defence, water management, innovation and trade.
He also noted that the European Union and India have concluded a major trade agreement.
“Our relations with India are getting stronger. Earlier this year, the European Union and India concluded a major trade agreement, and the Netherlands and India are developing a strategic partnership that includes defence, water management, innovation and trade,” Gitten said.
The Dutch Prime Minister also said he looked forward to welcoming Modi to the Netherlands “soon so that we can make further progress on these issues.”
