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India.com
22-05-2025
- Business
- India.com
After China and Turkey, which is the third country that is providing arms to Pakistan? Modi govt gears up to punish...
After China and Turkey, which is the third country that is providing arms to Pakistan? Modi govt gears up to punish... There are three countries that increase the military power of Pakistan. Among those who supply arms to Pakistan, apart from China and Turkey, there is also a country whose name will surprise everyone. Netherlands, is the second largest supplier of arms to Pakistan after China. However, because of this, Netherlands may also have to face a situation like Turkey because India is its big trade partner. Foreign Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar is on a visit to three European countries, which include Denmark and Germany as well as the Netherlands. In the 6-day tour, he first reached the Netherlands on May 19. This is S. Jaishankar's first foreign visit after Operation Sindoor and he started his tour from Pakistan's second largest arms supplier, which is a very important thing. Jaishankar expressed gratitude to Netherlands Dr. S. Jaishankar wrote in a post on social media platform X after meeting the Prime Minister, Foreign Minister and Defense Minister of Netherlands, 'It was a pleasure to meet Prime Minister Dick Schof in The Hague today. I conveyed warm greetings from Prime Minister Narendra Modi and thanked him for the firm stand of the Netherlands against terrorism.' He wrote, 'I appreciate his commitment to take the India-Netherlands partnership to new heights. I am confident that our teams will work hard to achieve these goals.' It is true that Netherlands condemned the Pahalgam terror attack, but then it also urged India and Pakistan for a ceasefire. In such a situation, the question is what option does India have to break the connection between Netherlands and Pakistan. India can put pressure on Netherlands on the basis of its economic power to not give weapons to Pakistan. How much trade does India do with the Netherlands? India has a trade partnership of 22 billion dollars with the Netherlands alone, while Pakistan does only 15 billion dollars of trade with the whole of Europe, which can benefit India. Apart from this, the Netherlands wants to enter India's defense market and Delhi is also ready to give it this opportunity, so there are chances that the connection between the Netherlands and Pakistan can be weakened through economic power. Will the Netherlands mess with India for Pakistan? The Netherlands will also consider whether it should mess with such a big trade partner for Pakistan. It will also face the risk that if it continues to supply arms to Pakistan, it may end up in a situation like Turkey. Like China or Turkey, the Netherlands does not have any political preference for Pakistan, nor are its relations with India so bad that it should spoil things because of Pakistan. Netherlands is Pakistan's second largest arms supplier Pakistan gets weapons from three countries, of which China is the largest supplier, Netherlands is second and Turkey is third. 81 percent of Pakistan's weapons stockpile is Chinese, 5.5 percent weapons are from Netherlands and 3.8 percent weapons have come from Turkey. This is the data of five years from 2020 to 2024. If we talk only about 2024, during that time Turkey had supplied more weapons to Pakistan than Netherlands. Netherlands provides weapons to Pakistan's Navy Like the US, Britain and France, the Netherlands has also been providing weapons to Pakistan for years, most of which are for the sea. In the 90s, these countries gave four mine hunters to the Pakistan Navy. Mine hunters work to detect naval mines in the sea and destroy them. In 2021, Pakistan bought two more secondhand naval mine hunters and now the Netherlands is building more warships. In 2017, Pakistan had a deal with it, under which an agreement was made to build two patrol ships by a Dutch company.
India Gazette
20-05-2025
- Business
- India Gazette
Jaishankar explored opportunities in semiconductors, AI, Green Hydrogen with Netherlands
New Delhi [India], May 20 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar concluded a successful two-day official visit to the Netherlands from May 19 - 20, underscoring the strategic partnership between the two nations. The visit featured high-level meetings with top Dutch leadership, including Prime Minister Dick Schoof and Foreign Minister Caspar Veldkamp. It focused on strengthening cooperation across various sectors, from trade, technology and defence. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said in a statement on Tuesday, 'External Affairs Minister (EAM), Dr S Jaishankar, paid an official visit to the Netherlands from 19-20 May 2025. During the visit, EAM called on HE Dick Schoof, Prime Minister of the Netherlands. Both sides expressed satisfaction at the growing strategic convergences in the India-Netherlands relationship, and agreed further to strengthen bilateral ties through regular high-level visits and exchanges. EAM conveyed India's appreciation for the statement of solidarity from the Netherlands in the fight against terrorism' EAM Jaishankar met with his counterpart, Foreign Minister Caspar Veldkamp, and reviewed the entire gamut of bilateral cooperation and regional and global matters of mutual interest. 'The Ministers expressed satisfaction over the progress in diverse sectors, including trade & economy, science and technology, water, agriculture and health, education, culture and people-to-people ties. They also discussed ways of increasing collaboration in new and emerging sectors of digital technology, semiconductors, AI, and green hydrogen,' the statement said. EAM Jaishankar also met with Defence Minister Ruben Brekelmans and discussed opportunities to take forward the defence and security cooperation between the two countries to the next level. The two sides agreed to strengthen cooperation in the defence sector further. The MEA further said, 'EAM also addressed leading strategic and international affairs experts from various think tanks in the Netherlands. The discussions focused on why India and the Netherlands/EU should engage more deeply in an era of multipolarity and strategic autonomy.' During the visit, EAM also interacted with representatives of the Indian diaspora in the Netherlands. 'EAM's visit, coming within a month of the visit of Minister Caspar Veldkamp to India in April 2025, reflects the commitment of both sides for regular and sustained engagement between the two countries, and has led to further deepening of bilateral ties,' the statement added. EAM Jaishankar is on an official visit to the Netherlands, Denmark, and Germany from May 19 to 24. (ANI)
The Print
20-05-2025
- Politics
- The Print
Jaishankar speaks to strategic experts in The Hague, emphaises need to strengthen India-EU ties
EAM Jaishankar arrived in the Netherlands on Monday to hold discussions with the country's leadership. Sharing a post on X, Jaishankar wrote, 'A good exchange of views with strategic experts in the Hague this morning. Discussed why India and the Netherlands/EU should engage more deeply in an era of multi-polarity and strategic autonomy.' The Hague: External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar, during his visit to the Netherlands on Monday, held discussions with strategic experts in The Hague, focusing on the need to deepen India-Netherlands and India-EU relations in an era defined by multi-polarity and strategic autonomy. According to a statement from the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), EAM Jaishankar is on an official visit to the Netherlands, Denmark, and Germany from May 19 to 24. During the visit, the EAM will meet with the leadership of the three countries and hold discussions on the entire range of bilateral relations. Discussions will also take place on global and regional matters of mutual interest. EAM Jaishankar's visit to Germany came after Friedrich Merz took over the office as the new Federal Chancellor of Germany earlier this month. Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his warm congratulations to Friedrich Merz and expressed his eagerness to work closely with Chancellor Merz to further strengthen the India-Germany Strategic Partnership. In the wake of the dastardly Pahalgam terror attack, the three countries were a part of the several countries from across the world that had expressed solidarity with India. The Danish Prime Minister, Mette Frederiksen, offered support to India and condemned all acts of terrorism. She also extended condolences to the victims of the attack and their families. India shares warm and friendly ties with the three countries. The relationship between India and Denmark is based on historical links, common democratic traditions, and a shared desire for regional and international peace and stability. The current development of renewed India-Denmark relations has been guided by the 'Green Strategic Partnership,' the MEA said. The diplomatic ties between India and the Netherlands are over 75 years old. As per the MEA, the two countries enjoy strong political, economic & commercial relations. High-level mutual exchanges have provided impetus to the multifaceted partnership between the two countries. (ANI) This report is auto-generated from ANI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content. Also Read: PM Modi chairs meeting with Defence Minister, EAM, NSA, CDS, service chiefs
India Gazette
20-05-2025
- Business
- India Gazette
"Important for Netherlands, India to continue to count on each other," Netherlands PM says
The Hague [Netherlands], May 20 (ANI): Netherlands Prime Minister Dick Schoof said he discussed the dastardly Pahalgam terror attack with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday in The Hague. Schoof said they also discussed Strategic Partnership concerns of long-term cooperation between the Netherlands and India in areas such as trade, innovative technology, agriculture and security. In a post on X, he said, 'Good to receive the Indian Minister of Foreign Affairs S Jaishankar at the Catshuis. First of all, I expressed my support for India's fight against terrorism after the terrible attack last month in Pahalgam. It is good for all parties that the violence between India and Pakistan has not escalated further.' Schoof further said that he looked forward to welcoming Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the Netherlands. 'In addition, we discussed the Strategic Partnership. This concerns long-term cooperation between the Netherlands and India in areas such as trade, innovative technology, agriculture and security. In a changing world, it is important for both the Netherlands and India that we can continue to count on each other. I look forward to welcoming Prime Minister Modi to our country soon to discuss this further,' he added. Jaishankar also appreciated Netherlands' stance against terrorism. In a post on X, he said, 'Delighted to call on PM Dick Schoof today in The Hague. Conveyed the warm greetings of PM Narendra Modi and thanked him for the Netherlands' firm and resolute stance against terrorism. Appreciate his commitment to taking the India-Netherlands partnership to newer heights. Assured that our teams will work hard to achieve these goals.' Jaishankar arrived in the Netherlands early Monday (IST) to hold discussions with the country's leadership. According to a statement from the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), EAM Jaishankar is on an official visit to the Netherlands, Denmark, and Germany from May 19 to 24. During the visit, the EAM will meet with the leadership of the three countries and discuss the entire range of bilateral relations. Discussions will also take place on global and regional matters of mutual interest. In the wake of the dastardly Pahalgam terror attack, the three countries were a part of the several countries from across the world that had expressed solidarity with India. (ANI)
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Business Standard
20-05-2025
- Politics
- Business Standard
Jaishankar thanks Dutch PM for his nation's firm stance against terrorism
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday called on Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof and thanked him for the Netherlands' firm and resolute stance against terrorism. Jaishankar is here on the first leg of his three-nation trip that will also take him to Denmark and Germany. It is Jaishankar's first foreign visit after the four-day-long military confrontation between the Indian and Pakistani armed forces following the Pahalgam attack. "Delighted to call on PM Dick Schoof today in The Hague. Conveyed the warm greetings of PM @narendramodi and thanked him for the Netherlands' firm and resolute stance against terrorism," Jaishankar posted on X. "Appreciate his commitment to taking the India-Netherlands partnership to newer heights. Assured that our teams will work hard to achieve these goals," he posted. Schoof said he was happy to receive Jaishankar at the Catshuis, the official residence of the Prime Minister of the Netherlands. "First of all, I expressed my support for India's fight against terrorism after the terrible attack last month in Pahalgam. It is good for all parties that the violence between India and Pakistan has not escalated further," he said on X. India carried out precision strikes under ' Operation Sindoor ' on terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir early on May 7 in response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 people. Following the Indian action, Pakistan attempted to attack Indian military bases on May 8, 9 and 10. The Indian forces launched a fierce counter-attack on several Pakistani military installations. India and Pakistan reached an understanding on May 10 to end the conflict after four days of intense cross-border drone and missile strikes. Schoof said he discussed the bilateral strategic partnership during his talks with Jaishankar. "This concerns long-term cooperation between the Netherlands and India in areas such as trade, innovative technology, agriculture and security. In a changing world, it is important for both the Netherlands and India that we can continue to count on each other," he added. He said he looks forward to welcoming Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the Netherlands soon to discuss this further. Jaishankar on Monday met his Dutch counterpart, Caspar Veldkamp, and Defence Minister Ruben Brekelmans.
