In the heart of New Delhi, Defense Minister Rajnath Singh engaged in a bilateral discourse with his Netherlands counterpart, Kajsa Ollongren, on a fine Friday. The ministers delved into the realms of potential expansion in bilateral defense collaboration, with a specific focus on the maritime and industrial sectors of their respective nations. Observing the heightened interactions between the naval forces of both countries, they expressed a fervent desire to collaborate in bolstering maritime security within the expansive Indian Ocean Region.
Taking to the platform formerly known as Twitter, Rajnath Singh conveyed, “Embarked upon an exceptional meeting with the Netherlands Defense Minister, Ms. Kajsa Ollongren in New Delhi today. We explored the possibilities of broadening bilateral defense cooperation, notably in the domains of maritime affairs and industrial endeavors.”
Rajnath Singh proposed the integration of Indian vendors into the supply chains of Dutch Original Equipment Manufacturers, fostering an environment where innovation and industry coalesce seamlessly. India’s flourishing ecosystem of innovation and industry became a focal point of discussion.
Recognizing the synergies between India and the Netherlands in terms of skills, technology, and scale, both parties concurred on promoting increased engagements within defense-related industries. This extended to high-tech sectors such as semiconductors and clean energy. The Netherlands Defense Minister, actively participating in the Raisina Dialogue in New Delhi, was emblematic of this collaborative vision.