Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday described India as a land of opportunities powered by both technology and humanity while addressing the Indian community at an event in The Hague.
Speaking to the gathering, PM Modi said India is emerging as a major force in innovation, economic growth and global cooperation at a time when the world is dealing with multiple crises and uncertainties.
“India is a land of opportunities, which is driven by both technology and humanity,” the Prime Minister stated.
Referring to recent global developments, PM Modi said the current decade is increasingly becoming a period marked by challenges, including the Covid-19 pandemic and ongoing international conflicts.
“This decade is becoming a decade of challenges for the world,” the Prime Minister added.
The Prime Minister stressed the importance of stronger international coordination and partnerships to tackle evolving geopolitical and economic challenges. He said India and the Netherlands are steadily expanding cooperation in key areas such as energy security and water security.
PM Modi also noted that both countries could work more closely on major international projects. He said India and the Netherlands could further strengthen collaboration on the global stage.
Prime Minister Modi highlighted India’s growing engagement with Europe. He said the proposed India-European Union Free Trade Agreement would further deepen economic ties between the two sides.
“The Netherlands could become a natural gateway for Indian businesses looking to expand into Europe,” the Prime Minister stated.
PM Modi also praised the Indian diaspora for playing a crucial role in strengthening India-Netherlands relations. He said the community acts as a trusted bridge between the two nations.
According to him, the diaspora contributes significantly to people-to-people ties and economic cooperation.
Addressing the enthusiastic audience, the Prime Minister praised the affection shown by the Indian community. He said the atmosphere made him feel as though he was attending a festival in India.
“Seeing so much love and enthusiasm, I forgot for a moment that I was standing in the Netherlands,” PM Modi stated.
The Prime Minister adding that The Hague had become a living symbol of India-Netherlands friendship.
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