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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)
News18
20-05-2025
- Business
- News18
EAM Jaishankar Meets Dutch PM Schoof, Thanks Him For 'Resolute Stance Against Terrorism'
Last Updated: EAM Jaishankar met Dutch PM Dick Schoof in The Hague to strengthen bilateral ties, He thanked the Netherlands for condemning the Pahalgam terror attack. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday met Netherlands Prime Minister Dick Schoof in The Hague, and discussed strengthening bilateral cooperation across various sectors. During their meeting, the EAM also thanked Schoof for the European nation's unequivocal condemnation of the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, which claimed the lives of 26 tourists. The visit comes as part of Jaishankar's six-day official tour to the Netherlands, Denmark, and Germany from May 19 to 24. His meeting with Schoof marks one of the key high-level engagements during the Netherlands leg of the trip. Following the meeting, Jaishankar posted on X, '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." PM Schoof, in his own post on X, stated, 'Pleased to welcome India's Minister of External Affairs, S Jaishankar, to the Catshuis. First of all, I expressed my support for India's fight against terrorism in the wake of the horrific attack last month in Pahalgam. It is good for all parties that the violence between India and Pakistan has not escalated further." 'We also spoke about our Strategic Partnership. This concerns long-term cooperation between the Netherlands and India in areas including 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 one other," he wrote. 'I look forward to welcoming Prime Minister Modi to our country soon to discuss this further," he added. Pleased to welcome India's Minister of External Affairs, @DrSJaishankar, to the Catshuis. First of all, I expressed my support for India's fight against terrorism in the wake of the horrific attack last month in Pahalgam. It is good for all parties that the violence between India… — Dick Schoof (@MinPres) May 20, 2025 Earlier, Jaishankar met with the Indian diaspora in The Hague and praised their contributions in strengthening ties between the two nations. He also met Defence Minister Ruben Brekelmans, with whom he discussed shared security concerns and the potential for a bilateral defence partnership. Jaishankar also held wide-ranging talks with Dutch Foreign Minister Caspar Veldkamp in The Hague on Monday, focusing on expanding bilateral cooperation and working together more closely with the European Union. First Published: May 20, 2025, 14:31 IST
United News of India
25-04-2025
- Politics
- United News of India
UK PM Starmer, Netherlands PM Schoof call up PM Modi to condemn Pahalgam terror attack
New Delhi, Apr 25 (UNI) More world leaders called up Prime Minister Narendra Modi to strongly condemn the Pahalgam terror attack and express their support for India. UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Netherlands PM Dick Schoof spoke to PM Modi today. On Thursday, PM Modi received phone calls from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, King Abdullah of Jordan, Japanese PM Shigeru Ishiba, French President Emmanuel Macron, Italian PM Giorgia Meloni and Egyptian President Abdel Fatah El-Sisi, conveying their support for India over the Pahalgam terror attack. US President Donald Trump called up PM Modi within hours of the attack to strongly condemn the terror incident in which 26 people were killed. On the call by the UK PM, the MEA spokesperson said in a post on X: 'PM @Keir_Starmer of UK called PM @narendramodi and conveyed his sincere condolences on the innocent lives lost in the heinous terror attack on Indian soil. 'He strongly condemned the barbaric terror attack and expressed that UK stands with the people of India in this hour of tragedy.' On the call from the Netherlands, the MEA spokesperson said that PM Dick Schoof condemned the cowardly act and rejected terrorism in all its forms and manifestations. 'PM Dick Schoof of Netherlands @MinPres called PM @narendramodi and conveyed condolences on the tragic and inhuman cross border terror attack in Pahalgam, India. 'He strongly condemned the cowardly act and rejected terrorism in all its forms and manifestations. 'PM Modi thanked PM for his words of support and solidarity and conveyed that India looks forward to closely working with Netherlands to strengthen the global fight against terrorism.' The Netherlands PM in a post on X said: 'I just spoke with Prime Minister @narendramodi about the horrific terrorist attack that occurred earlier this week in Pahalgam, and extended my sympathy to the victims, their loved ones and the people of India. 'The Netherlands stands shoulder to shoulder with India in the fight against terrorism, now and in the future.' UNI RN
