PM Narendra Modi Foreign Visit: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who was on a tour of five countries between 16 and 17 May, has now left for Gutenberg, Sweden after concluding his tour from Netherlands. He will stay here from 17 to 18 May. Netherlands PM Rob Jetton also reached the airport to see off PM Modi. PM Modi has shared a video of this period.

Apart from this, he has also released many pictures of his tour to Netherlands. At Schiphol Airport in the Netherlands, PM Jetten came with his entire delegation to meet Prime Minister Modi and bid him a warm farewell. In such a situation, the tour of Netherlands is being considered successful in a way. After this, PM Modi will stay in Sweden from 17 to 18 May for his further visit. Modi has gone here on the invitation of Sweden’s PM Ulf Christerson.

#WATCH | Netherlands: Prime Minister Narendra Modi was seen off by Rob Jetten, PM of the Netherlands, at the Schiphol Airport.

PM Modi will travel to Gothenburg, Sweden, on May 17-18 at the invitation of Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson.

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— ANI (@ANI) May 17, 2026

PM Modi shared many pictures of his trip

While posting on X, PM Modi wrote that one such area in which Netherlands has done pioneering work. That is, water resources. The whole world can learn a lot from him.

Apart from this, he said that this morning (17 May 2026) I got the opportunity to visit Afsluitdijk and understand the main features of this project. I am grateful to PM Rob Jetton for coming here with me.

Modi said that we are working on bringing modern technology to India. Its objective is to help in irrigation, flood control and expansion of inland waterways network. I am sharing some more glimpses of this journey.

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Many achievements have been achieved from semiconductor

PM Modi has achieved many achievements during this journey. External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said India and the Netherlands have launched a strategic partnership framework to promote relations in business, investment, defense and critical and new technologies including semiconductor, space, AI and quantum computing. He said that both the leaders have also launched the India-Netherlands framework on the development of green hydrogen.

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During the second leg of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s five-nation visit, India on Saturday (May 16, 2026) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Netherlands to improve the semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem in the country. This agreement has been signed between Tata Group of India and ASML of Netherlands. Regarding this agreement, PM Modi said that cooperation is being further strengthened for future technical areas.

PM Modi spoke on the agreement between Tata Group and ASML

PM Modi shared a post in this regard on social media platform X. He said that Prime Minister Rob Jetten and I witnessed the signing of the agreement between Tata Group and ASML to advance the semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem in India. ASML will support the establishment and expansion of Tata Electronics’ upcoming semiconductor factory to be established in Dholera, Gujarat.

Strengthening cooperation in futuristic sectors!

Prime Minister Rob Jetten and I witnessed the signing of the MoU between Tata and ASML for advancing the semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem in India.
ASML will support the setting up and scaling of Tata Electronics’ upcoming… pic.twitter.com/sQD6bdCfgp

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 16, 2026

He said, ‘India’s progress in the field of semiconductor is bringing big opportunities for the youth of our country. This is an area in which we will continue to add more momentum and strength in the times to come.

India-Netherlands partnership is giving new inspiration to relations: PM Modi

Addressing the CEO Round Table Meeting on economic relations held in The Hague, Netherlands, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, ‘The strengthening strategic partnership between India and the Netherlands is giving new impetus to our trade relations. Now the responsibility of moving forward rapidly in this direction is in your (Netherlands) hands. I have full confidence that now you will increase your scope, investment and ambition in India and the innovation ecosystem of entire Europe will also come to India with you.

#WATCH | The Hague, Netherlands | At the CEO Round Table on Economic Ties, PM Narendra Modi says, “The strengthening strategic partnership between India and the Netherlands is giving new impetus to our business relationship. It is now in your hands to move rapidly in this… pic.twitter.com/qautFg1vo1

— ANI (@ANI) May 16, 2026

He said, ‘There is a saying in the Netherlands that ships are safe in port, but ships are not built to stay in port. Who can understand this better than the Dutch business community. Your country has been moving forward in search of new opportunities for centuries. I assure you that your search in India will be successful and fruitful. Now you have to move forward with courage in India.

Our discussion is the next step towards improving relations: Jeten

While addressing the CEO round table meeting, Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten said, ‘There is a long-term commitment between India and the Netherlands, under which both the countries will work together on common defense against cyber threats and terrorism along with a strong maritime industry, making the supply chain for energy and raw materials more flexible and secure. Together we will ensure clear benefits for our business, our people and future generations.

#WATCH | The Hague, Netherlands | At the CEO Round Table on Economic Ties, Dutch PM Rob Jetten says, “…Together we’ll deliver clear benefits for our businesses, for people, and for future generations… The constructive discussions we’ve had this afternoon are a logical next… pic.twitter.com/d9aOkORwpI

— ANI (@ANI) May 16, 2026

He said, ‘The constructive discussions we had this afternoon are a natural next step in taking forward the good relations that have developed over the years between our countries. Therefore, Prime Minister Modi, I thank you for coming here. Thank you very much for your inspiring thoughts and this meaningful discussion.

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While addressing the Indian community in The Hague, Netherlands, Prime Minister Narendra Modi warned the world about the energy crisis. PM Modi said that continuous wars and global instability can reverse decades of development and push a large population back into poverty. During this, PM Modi also told the achievements of India to the world.

If the situation does not get better, everything can end: PM Modi

PM Modi said, ‘Today there are many big challenges before humanity. First Corona came, then wars started and now there is an energy crisis. This decade is becoming a decade of disasters for the world. If this situation does not change soon, the achievements of the past decades may be lost. A large part of the world’s population may again fall into the trap of poverty.

Referring to his country’s achievements, PM Modi said, ‘In the past years, India has laid optical fiber 11 times more than the distance of the Moon from the Earth. A decade ago we used to import mobile phones, today India is the second largest mobile manufacturer. Apart from this, today’s India has another identity. Today’s India is an innovation power. Today our digital public infrastructure is discussed all over the world. This is a big proof of the innovation of Indians.

India’s youth wants to touch the sky: PM Modi

PM Modi said, ‘Today our India is dreaming big. Today the country is saying – we do not just want transformation, we want the best, we want the fastest. Therefore, when Aspirations are Unlimited in India, Efforts are also becoming Limitless. Today the youth of India wants to touch the sky. Today’s India is going through a period of unprecedented change. You must have seen recently that India organized the world’s largest and most successful AI summit. Before that, India had also organized a successful summit of G-20.

PM Modi said, ‘Startup has become the mood of the youth of India today. 12 years ago there were less than 500 startups in the country. Today this number has increased to more than two lakhs. In the world of startups, there were only four unicorns in India in 2014, today there are around 125 unicorns here. About 44 thousand more new startups have been registered in 2025 alone. Today our startups are doing great work in AI, defense and space sectors.

Today India is an innovation power: PM Modi

PM Modi said, ‘This culture of research and innovation is becoming bigger with time. More than lakhs of patents have been filed in India last year. India is also taking big steps in the semiconductor sector in chip making. At present 12 semiconductor plants are working in India. Production has also started in two of these plants. Now the chip will also be designed in India, made in India. Today India is an innovation power. Our digital public infrastructure is talked about all over the world today. This is a big proof of the innovation of Indians.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi met King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima of the Netherlands at the Royal Palace on Saturday (16 May 2026). After this, PM Modi told that the copper plates of the Chola dynasty of the 11th century (Chola Era) will now be brought back to India from the Netherlands. Regarding this historic decision, the Prime Minister said that this is a very happy moment for every Indian.

Copper plates of Chola dynasty will be brought to India

While sharing the picture on PM Modi X, he wrote, ‘A very happy moment for every Indian! Copper plates (copper plates) of the Chola dynasty will be brought back to India from the Netherlands. In the presence of Prime Minister Rob Jetten, I participated in this ceremony. These Chola Copper Plates are a set of total 24 plates, of which 21 are large and 3 small plates. Articles are written on them in Tamil language, one of the most beautiful languages ​​in the world. These documents date back to the time of the great king Rajendra Chola I, who formalized an oral promise made by his father, King Rajaraja I.’

PM Modi wrote, ‘This also shows the greatness of the Cholas. We are extremely proud of the Indian Cholas, their culture and their maritime power. I express my gratitude to the Government of the Netherlands and especially to the University of Leiden, where this copper plate was preserved since the middle of the 19th century. These copper plates remained with the Dutch administration for more than a hundred years.

Sharing my remarks during the CEOs Roundtable in the Netherlands. https://t.co/wVpjGnbuIZ

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 16, 2026

Netherlands and India working together: PM Modi

PM Modi said that India and the Netherlands are working together to build a reliable, transparent and future-ready supply chain. He said, ‘From energy security to water conservation, Netherlands and India are working together. Our cooperation on green hydrogen is very important. The historic trade agreement between India and the European Union will further strengthen the partnership between India and the Netherlands.

Referring to Netherlands being famous for tulips, PM Modi said that India is famous for lotus. He said, ‘Both tulip and lotus teach us that whether their roots are in water or earth, both have beauty and strength. India and Netherlands can coordinate on the international platform and work together to achieve global projects. He also said that many civilizations disappeared with time, but the diverse culture of India is still present in the hearts of the people here.

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