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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