The Hague, May 16 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday (local time) underscored the need to combine India's "speed and skill" with the Netherlands' expertise to elevate bilateral cooperation across sectors such as innovation, investment, sustainability and defence.

Speaking during delegation-level talks with Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten, PM Modi said the partnership between the two countries can reach "new dimensions" through closer collaboration.

"In light of this growing cooperation, during India's G20 Presidency in 2023, we invited the Netherlands to participate as a Guest Country. We are delighted that the former Prime Minister of the Netherlands also participated in the AI Impact Summit held in India this past February. I...