Modi and Jetten Elevate India–Netherlands Ties with New Defence, Semiconductor, and Cybersecurity Roadmaps

India and the Netherlands have elevated their ties to a Strategic Partnership, with defence technology and climate sustainability emerging as the twin pillars of their 2026–2030 roadmap.

At the invitation of the Prime Minister of the Netherlands, Mr. Rob Jetten Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid an official visit to the Netherlands on 16-17 May 2026. This marked PM Modi’s second visit to Netherlands.

Defence & Technology Collaboration

• Defence Industrial Roadmap: Co‑development and co‑production of advanced defence equipment, systems, and components through technology transfer and joint ventures.
• Cybersecurity Cooperation: Enhanced collaboration in cyberspace, focusing on countering cyber threats, cybercrime, and building secure ICT environments.
• Semiconductor Partnership: Dutch Semicon Competence Centre linked with India’s Semiconductor Mission, supported by NXP, ASML, Tata, and CG Semi.
• Emerging Technologies: Joint research in AI, quantum computing, photonics, and space applications, with academic partnerships between IITs and Dutch universities.

Climate & Sustainability Partnerships

• Green Hydrogen Roadmap: Accelerates production, usage, and export of green hydrogen, leveraging India’s potential and Dutch renewable expertise.
• Circular Economy: Collaboration on industrial circularity, waste‑to‑value projects, and resilient urban systems.
• Renewable Energy Cooperation: Joint Working Group overseeing projects in solar, hydrogen, and energy storage.
• Water Management: Cooperation on Namami Gange, delta management, wastewater reuse, and a Centre of Excellence at IIT Delhi.

Key Highlights Table

Area	Initiatives	Impact
Defence	Industrial Roadmap, joint ventures, tech transfer	Strengthens military self‑reliance, EU‑India defence ties
Cybersecurity	Annual consultations, cyber school, LoI on cyberspace	Enhances resilience against cybercrime & threats
Semiconductors	ISM–Dutch Semicon Centre, IIT–Dutch university MoUs	Builds trusted supply chains, talent pipelines
Green Hydrogen	India–Netherlands roadmap	Accelerates clean energy transition
Circular Economy	Waste‑to‑value, RECEIC partnerships	Promotes sustainable urban systems
Water Management	Namami Gange, IIT Delhi Centre of Excellence	Advances climate‑resilient water solutions

Risks & Considerations

• Implementation Complexity: Defence collaboration requires harmonizing regulations and standards.
• Supply Chain Vulnerabilities: Semiconductor and critical minerals partnerships must address disruptions.
• Energy Transition Challenges: Scaling green hydrogen demands infrastructure investment and policy alignment.
• Climate Resilience: Water and circular economy projects hinge on sustained funding and adoption.