Prime Minister extends greetings to the people of Sikkim on Statehood Day

India, May 16 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today extended greetings to the people of Sikkim on the occasion of the State's Statehood Day, marking a historic milestone as Sikkim celebrates its 50th Statehood Day this year. Shri Modi remarked that the contribution of Sikkim to India's development journey is deeply valued and appreciated. Recalling his recent visit to Sikkim during the 50th Statehood Day celebrations, the Prime Minister s...


Prime Minister congratulates Ali Falih Kadhim al-Zaidi on assuming office as Prime Minister of Iraq

India, May 16 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, congratulated Falih Kadhim al-Zaidi on assuming office as Prime Minister of Iraq. Shri Modi remarked that India highly values its longstanding and friendly ties with Iraq and remains firmly committed to further strengthening our bilateral ties in all areas. Shri Modi posted on X: "Heartiest congratulations to Ali Falih Kadhim al-Zaidi on assuming office as Prime Minister of Iraq. India hig...


English translation of Prime Minister's Address at the Indian Community Event in the Netherlands

India, May 16 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Bharat Mata ki Jai!!!! So much affection. Such great enthusiasm. To be honest, for a moment I almost forgot that I was in the Netherlands. It feels as though a festival is underway somewhere in India itself! Although The Hague is known across the world as the "City of Peace and Justice," the atmosphere here today makes it feel as though The Hague has become a living symbol of Indian friendship! This shows that the colour of one's...


Prime Minister addresses the Indian Diaspora in the Netherlands

India, May 16 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi attended today an Indian community reception in The Hague. On arrival, he was accorded a warm and spirited welcome by a large gathering of the Indian diaspora and friends of India in the Netherlands. Addressing the gathering, Prime Minister Modi expressed appreciation for the enthusiastic and colourful reception. He praised the Indian diaspora for its contributions to the Dutch society and for serv...


Prime Minister calls on Their Majesties King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima of the Netherlands

India, May 16 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today paid a call on Their Majesties King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima of the Netherlands at Palace Huis ten Bosch, The Hague Prime Minister and Their Majesties exchanged views on strengthening the India-Netherlands relationship, including through deepening of people-to-people ties. Prime Minister also recalled with appreciation the State Visit of Their Majesties to India in 2019, which had pl...


Restitution of Chola Copper Plates

India, May 16 -- The Government of India has issued a release: In the presence of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and the Prime Minister of the Netherlands, H.E. Mr. Rob Jetten, the Leiden University Library today restituted the 11th century Chola Copper Plates to the Government of India. Chola Copper Plates, a set of 21 large plates and 3 small plates, are royal charters issued by Chola Kings during the 11th century CE. These charters formalise gifting of Anaimangalam village to a Buddha vi...


Prime Minister meets with Dutch CEOs

India, May 16 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi along with Prime Minister of the Netherlands, H.E. Mr. Rob Jetten held discussions today with prominent CEOs of leading Dutch companies across various sectors such as energy, ports, health, agriculture trade, and technology, among others. The business leaders made presentations on three clusters : Semiconductors, Technology and innovation; Infrastructure, logistics and maritime; and Sustainability, ...


Text of Prime Minister's remarks during the CEOs Roundtable in the Netherlands

India, May 16 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Your Excellency Prime Minister रॉब येत्तेन, दोनों देशों के delegates, Netherlands के business leaders, नमस्कार! आज यहाँ दुनिया की सबसे innov...


Prime Minister witnesses signing of agreement between ASML and Tata Electronics for Semiconductor manufacturing

India, May 16 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, accompanied by Prime Minister of the Netherlands, H.E. Mr. Rob Jetten today witnessed the signing of an agreement between Tata Electronics and ASML to support the semiconductor Fab in Dholera, Gujarat. The two Prime Ministers welcomed the decision of Tata Electronics and ASML to partner together for India's first front-end semiconductor Fab in Gujarat. Prime Minister Modi highlighted the partnersh...


Text of PM's remarks during delegation-level talks with PM Rob Jetten of Netherlands

India, May 16 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Excellency, मेरा और मेरे डेलीगेशन का गर्मजोशी से स्वागत के लिए मैं आपका बहुत-बहुत धन&#2...