Prime Minister Narendra Modi with his Netherlands counterpart Rob Jetten during a bilateral engagement, in Netherlands.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi will head to Sweden on Sunday (May 17, 2026) on his third leg of a five-nation tour. Mr. Modi has been invited to Sweden by Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson. The PM’s visit will include official discussions between the two Prime Ministers and delegation-level talks aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation, Indian Ambassador Anurag Bhushan said. He also noted that Prime Minister Modi will interact with members of the European Round Table for Industry, which comprises leading CEOs from across Europe, to explore opportunities for enhancing trade and investment between India and Europe.Also Read : PM Modi UAE visit highlights: ‘Impact of West Asia conflict being felt globally,’ PM tells UAE PresidentMr. Modi is currently in Netherlands, where the two countries decided to elevate their relationship to the strategic partnership level on Saturday (May 16). India and the Netherlands also inked a number of agreements to further enhance their cooperation in a range of areas. The Leiden University in Netherlands, who are in possession of Chola-era plates, also returned them to India. Follow LIVE updates hereMay 17, 2026 10:43 What did PM Modi say during talks with Dutch PM Jetten?“There has been significant progress in India-Netherlands ties in last one decade,” PM Modi said in his televised opening remarks during the talks with Dutch PM Jetten. In his remarks, the Prime Minister said India considers the Netherlands among its most important partners as the historical and people to people relations between the two sides are “deep” rooted.“Democratic values, market economy and responsible behavior are part of our common approach. Our cooperation in areas of Water, healthcare and education has been making the lives of our people better,” he said.Mr. Modi also highlighted India’s economic growth.The Prime Minister suggested that there should be convergence of the Netherlands’ expertise and India’s “speed and skill” in every sector.“We need to take our cooperation in areas of innovation, investment, sustainability and defence to new heights. Under this common vision, we are taking India-Netherlands relations to the level of strategic partnership,” Mr. Modi said. -PTIMay 17, 2026 10:39 India, Netherlands elevating ties to strategic partnership: PM Modi after talks with Dutch counterpartIndia and the Netherlands on Saturday decided to elevate their relationship to the strategic partnership level following extensive talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Dutch counterpart Rob Jetten amid shifting global geopolitics. India and the Netherlands also inked a number of agreements to further enhance their cooperation in a range of areas.“There has been significant progress in India-Netherlands ties in last one decade,” Mr. Modi said in his televised opening remarks during the talks with Dutch PM Jetten. In his remarks, the Prime Minister said India considers the Netherlands among its most important partners as the historical and people to people relations between the two sides are “deep” rooted. -PTIMay 17, 2026 10:35 Huge "enthusiasm" among people ahead of PM Modi's visit: Indian envoy to Sweden Anurag Bhushan
