PM Modi Arrives In Netherlands On The Final Leg Of Three-Nation Tour:- On the final leg of his three-nation tour, Prime Minister Mr. Narendra Modi arrived in Netherlands on Friday.

Modi will hold talks with his Dutch counterpart, Mark Rutte to strengthen bilateral ties.

After arriving in the Netherlands’ capital following a hectic US visit, Modi tweeted :

“Landed in the Netherlands. This is a visit of immense importance, which will lead to cementing ties with a valued friend.”

Landed in the Netherlands. This is a visit of immense importance, which will lead to cementing ties with a valued friend.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 27, 2017

At the Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam, Modi was received by Dutch Foreign Minister Bert Koenders. He will meet the Dutch PM Rutte and also King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima, during his official visit.

The two countries this year are celebrating 70 years of the establishment of Indo-Dutch diplomatic relations. Before embarking on his three-nation tour that also took him to Portugal and the US, Modi had said, “I look forward to meeting Prime Minister Rutte and reviewing our bilateral relations. I would be exchanging views with PM Rutte on important global issues including counter- terrorism and climate change.”

The economic relations form the core of the bilateral relations and India’s 6th largest trading partner in the EU and 5th largest investment partner globally, is Netherlands. The PM had said “The Dutch expertise in areas such as water and waste management, agriculture and food processing, renewable energy and ports and shipping, matches with our development needs.”

“Indo-Dutch economic engagement is a win-win proposition.” He further added that he would be discussing with Rutte “as to how the two sides should work to further tackle the synergies.”

Modi will also have a meeting with the CEO’s of major Dutch companies and will further encourage them to join the Indian growth story.

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