The Hague, May 16 -- Overseas Friends of BJP-United Kingdom incharge Kuldeep Shekhawat on Saturday described Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the Netherlands as historic, saying the strong turnout of the Indian diaspora in The Hague reflected India's growing global stature and swift progress.

"This is a historic visit. It was a sight to see how he spoke about the partnership between India and the Netherlands, and the way the members of the Indian diaspora gathered here and welcomed him. It shows how India is swiftly progressing. Prime Minister Modi gave a very focused speech," Shekhawat told ANI.

Earlier in the day, PM Modi met King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima of the Netherlands during his visit to the European country.

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