PM Modi in The Hague: Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Indian diaspora in the Netherlands’ The Hague on Saturday. Amid “Modi, Modi” chants, he said that May 16 is the same day when the BJP clinched a thumping victory in the 2014 Lok Sabha elections. “12 years ago today—on May 16, 2014—the results of the Lok Sabha elections were declared. After decades, a stable government with an absolute majority was formed in India… The trust of crores of Indians does not let me stop or tire,” he said.
#WATCH | Netherlands: Prime Minister Narendra Modi says, “12 years ago today—on May 16, 2014—the results of the Lok Sabha elections were declared. After decades, a stable government with an absolute majority was formed in India… The trust of crores of Indians does not let me… pic.twitter.com/5wrFcleSF4
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The Hague Has Become A Living Symbol Of Indian Friendship
He said that Netherlands’ The Hague has become a living symbol of Indian friendship. “Netherlands: Addressing a community event in The Hague, Prime Minister Narendra Modi says, “Seeing so much love and enthusiasm, I forgot for a moment that I am in the Netherlands, and it felt like I was attending a festival in India only… It seems like The Hague has become a living symbol of Indian friendship…”
PM Modi said, Netherlands’ leadership always praised the Indian Diaspora
“Whenever I had a conversation with the leadership of the Netherlands, they always praised the Indian diaspora… Every Indian is proud of your contribution to the society and economy of the Netherlands..,” PM Modi said.
PM Modi Arrived In Netherland
The Prime Minister arrived in the Netherlands on Saturday on the second leg of his five-nation tour. During his visit, he scheduled to hold crucial meeting with his Dutch counterpart Rob Jetten. Both leaders are expected to talks over further deepening bilateral cooperation in areas such as trade, technology, defence and renewable energy.
“Landed in Amsterdam. This visit to the Netherlands comes at a time when the India-EU Free Trade Agreement has given a major impetus to trade and investment linkages,” PM Modi said on X after his arrival.
He was received at the airport by Rear Admiral Ludger Brummelaar, Adjutant-General and Chief of the Military Household of His Majesty the King, Dutch Foreign Minister Tom Berendsen and other senior officials.
It is to be noted that the Netherlands is one of India’s largest trade destinations in Europe. The country had bilateral trade valued at USD 27.8 billion in 2024-25. It is India’s fourth-largest investor, with a total FDI of USD 55.6 billion.
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