New Delhi, Dec 18 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday evening spoke with Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof, in their first conversation since the latter took over the reins of his country in July this year. The two leaders also discussed Ukraine.
In a post on X, PM Modi said the two sides are committed to advancing the bilateral ties in sectors including water, agriculture, semiconductors and security.
“Pleased to speak with PM Dick Schoof. The Netherlands is a trusted & valued partner. We are committed to advance and provide strategic dimension to bilateral ties in diverse sectors including water, agriculture, security, technology, semiconductors and renewable energy.”
The Dutch PM in a post on X said:
“I just had my first phone call with Prime Minister @narendramodi of India. We spoke about further strengthening the good relations between the Netherlands and India and about opportunities to work together more closely through a strategic partnership in areas like security, water, green hydrogen, agriculture, semiconductors and healthcare. We also discussed other matters such as the war in Ukraine.”
Schoof, a former spy chief, took over from Mark Rutte, who led the Netherlands since 2010 and played an influential role in the EU.
Schoof is widely known in his home country for his high-ranking roles in the Dutch administration.
Schoof, 67, has extensive expertise as head of the National Coordinator for Security and Counterterrorism (NCTV) and secretary-general at the Ministry of Justice and Security.
He leads a coalition dominated by Geert Wilders’ radical right-wing Freedom Party, which is joined by the liberal VVD, conservative NSC, and farmers’ party BBB.
