Piyush Goyal Holds Talks With Dutch Leaders On Economic Ties
Business forum and meetings with Dutch leaders focus on investment, technology partnerships and opportunities under the India-EU Free Trade Agreement.
- Goyal meets Dutch ministers and parliamentary representatives
- Business forum draws around 200 participants
- Talks focus on India-EU trade agreement opportunities
- Roundtable brings together executives from 15 Dutch companies
GG News Bureau
The Hague, 27th Oct: Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal held high-level meetings in the Netherlands to strengthen bilateral trade, attract investment and expand economic cooperation between Indian and Dutch businesses.
On October 26, Goyal met Dutch Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Cooperation Sjoerd Sjoerdsma, Minister of Economic Affairs and Climate Heleen Herbert, and North Holland King’s Commissioner Arthur van Dijk.
He also interacted with members of the Dutch Parliament’s committees on foreign trade, development cooperation and European affairs. Discussions covered bilateral economic relations, investment opportunities and the wider India-European Union economic partnership.
Business Forum Explores FTA Opportunities
Goyal and Sjoerdsma jointly chaired the India-Netherlands Business Forum, attended by around 200 participants, including representatives of leading Indian and Dutch companies.
The discussions focused on opportunities under the India-EU Free Trade Agreement, including improved market access, stronger investment partnerships, increased trade and closer cooperation between industries.
Participants highlighted the complementary strengths of the two economies and the potential to build business partnerships and strengthen supply chains connecting India with Europe.
Dutch Companies Explore Investment Opportunities
Goyal also held individual meetings with executives from Dutch companies across semiconductors, electronics, logistics, energy, industrial solutions, technology and retail.
A separate roundtable brought together senior executives from 15 Dutch companies. Organised by the Indian Embassy in The Hague with HSBC Netherlands, the meeting explored investment opportunities, commercial partnerships and ways to deepen private-sector cooperation.
Netherlands Seen As Gateway To Europe
During his interaction with media representatives, Goyal highlighted the growing momentum in India-Netherlands relations following the elevation of bilateral ties to a Strategic Partnership and the conclusion of the India-EU Free Trade Agreement.
He emphasised opportunities for expanding trade, investment and technology cooperation, noting the Netherlands’ role as an important gateway to European markets.
The engagements aimed to turn the growing economic relationship into practical opportunities for businesses in both countries.
