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Prime Minister meets with Dutch CEOs

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Posted On: 16 MAY 2026 10:15PM by PIB Delhi Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi along with Prime Minister of the Netherlands, H.E. Mr. Rob Jetten held discussions today with prominent CEOs of leading Dutch companies across various sectors such as energy, ports, health, agriculture trade, and technology, among others. The business leaders made presentations on three clusters : Semiconductors, Technology and innovation; Infrastructure, logistics and maritime; and Sustainability, Energy and Agriculture; outlining their strategies for India. Ahead of the meeting, an agreement between ASML and Tata Electronics was signed in the presence of the two leaders. They welcomed the decision of Tata Electronics and ASML to partner together for India’s first front-end semiconductor FAB in Dholera, Gujarat. Prime Minister Modi welcomed the deepening of business-to-business ties between India and the Netherlands, and appreciated the growing interest of Dutch companies in India’s economic vibrancy. Highlighting the recent reforms and initiatives, he emphasized efforts to improve the ease of doing business and to establish a stable, efficient, and predictable policy environment. Prime Minister Modi encouraged Dutch companies to explore opportunities in India, particularly in maritime, renewable energy, digital technologies, semiconductors, artificial intelligence, and healthcare sectors. The two Prime Ministers called for early implementation of the India-EU FTA. The FTA reinforces India and the European Union as trusted and reliable partners, committed to open markets, inclusive growth and resilient supply chains. Industry leaders appreciated the Government of India’s reform agenda and shared their future plans for India. They expressed interest in exploring opportunities to enhance their presence in India. The following CEOs attended the meeting: 1. APM Terminals Mr. Keith Svendsen – CEO Sector: Ports, Logistics, and Supply Chain Infrastructure 2. ASML Mr. Christophe Fouquet – President & CEO Sector: Semiconductor 3. Damen Shipyards Group Mr. Arnout Damen – CEO Sector: Shipbuilding 4. Heineken Mr. Dolf van den Brink – Chairman of the Executive Board & CEO Sector: Brewing 5. KLM Royal Dutch Airlines Ms. Marjan Rintel – President & CEO Sector: Aviation 6. NXP Semiconductors Mr. Maurice Geraets – CEO NXP Semiconductors Netherlands Sector: Semiconductor 7. Philips Mr. Roy Jakobs – CEO Sector: Healthcare 8. Port of Rotterdam Mr. Boudewijn Siemons – CEO Sector: Logistics/Port Management 9. Power2X Mr. Occo Roelofsen – CEO Sector: Clean Energy and Energy Transition 10. Prosus Mr. Fabricio Bloisi – CEO Sector: Consumer Internet and Technology Investment sector 11. Randstad Mr. Sander van ’t Noordende – CEO Sector: Human Resources (HR) Services 12. Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel Mr. Martijn Eggink – Managing Director Sector: Agribusiness 13. Royal HZPC Group Mr. Hans Huistra – CEO Sector: Agribusiness & Seed 14. Royal IHC Mr. Derk te Bokkel – CEO Sector: Shipbuilding 15. Royal Vopak Mr. Dick Richelle – Chairman of the Executive Board & CEO Sector: Energy infrastructure and Industrial Logistics 16. Van Oord Mr. Govert van Oord - CEO Sector: Infrastructure *** MJPS/SS/ST (Release ID: 2261880) Visitor Counter : 366 Read this release in: Urdu , हिन्दी , Assamese , Manipuri , Bengali , Bengali-TR , Punjabi , Gujarati , Odia , Tamil , Telugu , Kannada , Malayalam Prime Minister's Office Prime Minister meets with Dutch CEOs Posted On: 16 MAY 2026 10:15PM by PIB Delhi Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi along with Prime Minister of the Netherlands, H.E. Mr. Rob Jetten held discussions today with prominent CEOs of leading Dutch companies across various sectors such as energy, ports, health, agriculture trade, and technology, among others. The business leaders made presentations on three clusters : Semiconductors, Technology and innovation; Infrastructure, logistics and maritime; and Sustainability, Energy and Agriculture; outlining their strategies for India. Ahead of the meeting, an agreement between ASML and Tata Electronics was signed in the presence of the two leaders. They welcomed the decision of Tata Electronics and ASML to partner together for India’s first front-end semiconductor FAB in Dholera, Gujarat. Prime Minister Modi welcomed the deepening of business-to-business ties between India and the Netherlands, and appreciated the growing interest of Dutch companies in India’s economic vibrancy. Highlighting the recent reforms and initiatives, he emphasized efforts to improve the ease of doing business and to establish a stable, efficient, and predictable policy environment. Prime Minister Modi encouraged Dutch companies to explore opportunities in India, particularly in maritime, renewable energy, digital technologies, semiconductors, artificial intelligence, and healthcare sectors. The two Prime Ministers called for early implementation of the India-EU FTA. The FTA reinforces India and the European Union as trusted and reliable partners, committed to open markets, inclusive growth and resilient supply chains. Industry leaders appreciated the Government of India’s reform agenda and shared their future plans for India. They expressed interest in exploring opportunities to enhance their presence in India. The following CEOs attended the meeting: 1. APM Terminals Mr. Keith Svendsen – CEO Sector: Ports, Logistics, and Supply Chain Infrastructure 2. ASML Mr. Christophe Fouquet – President & CEO Sector: Semiconductor 3. Damen Shipyards Group Mr. Arnout Damen – CEO Sector: Shipbuilding 4. Heineken Mr. Dolf van den Brink – Chairman of the Executive Board & CEO Sector: Brewing 5. KLM Royal Dutch Airlines Ms. Marjan Rintel – President & CEO Sector: Aviation 6. NXP Semiconductors Mr. Maurice Geraets – CEO NXP Semiconductors Netherlands Sector: Semiconductor 7. Philips Mr. Roy Jakobs – CEO Sector: Healthcare 8. Port of Rotterdam Mr. Boudewijn Siemons – CEO Sector: Logistics/Port Management 9. Power2X Mr. Occo Roelofsen – CEO Sector: Clean Energy and Energy Transition 10. Prosus Mr. Fabricio Bloisi – CEO Sector: Consumer Internet and Technology Investment sector 11. Randstad Mr. Sander van ’t Noordende – CEO Sector: Human Resources (HR) Services 12. Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel Mr. Martijn Eggink – Managing Director Sector: Agribusiness 13. Royal HZPC Group Mr. Hans Huistra – CEO Sector: Agribusiness & Seed 14. Royal IHC Mr. Derk te Bokkel – CEO Sector: Shipbuilding 15. Royal Vopak Mr. Dick Richelle – Chairman of the Executive Board & CEO Sector: Energy infrastructure and Industrial Logistics 16. Van Oord Mr. Govert van Oord - CEO Sector: Infrastructure *** MJPS/SS/ST (Release ID: 2261880) Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi along with Prime Minister of the Netherlands, H.E. Mr. Rob Jetten held discussions today with prominent CEOs of leading Dutch companies across various sectors such as energy, ports, health, agriculture trade, and technology, among others. The business leaders made presentations on three clusters : Semiconductors, Technology and innovation; Infrastructure, logistics and maritime; and Sustainability, Energy and Agriculture; outlining their strategies for India. Ahead of the meeting, an agreement between ASML and Tata Electronics was signed in the presence of the two leaders. They welcomed the decision of Tata Electronics and ASML to partner together for India’s first front-end semiconductor FAB in Dholera, Gujarat. Prime Minister Modi welcomed the deepening of business-to-business ties between India and the Netherlands, and appreciated the growing interest of Dutch companies in India’s economic vibrancy. Highlighting the recent reforms and initiatives, he emphasized efforts to improve the ease of doing business and to establish a stable, efficient, and predictable policy environment. Prime Minister Modi encouraged Dutch companies to explore opportunities in India, particularly in maritime, renewable energy, digital technologies, semiconductors, artificial intelligence, and healthcare sectors. The two Prime Ministers called for early implementation of the India-EU FTA. The FTA reinforces India and the European Union as trusted and reliable partners, committed to open markets, inclusive growth and resilient supply chains. Industry leaders appreciated the Government of India’s reform agenda and shared their future plans for India. They expressed interest in exploring opportunities to enhance their presence in India. The following CEOs attended the meeting: 1. APM Terminals Mr. Keith Svendsen – CEO Sector: Ports, Logistics, and Supply Chain Infrastructure 2. ASML Mr. Christophe Fouquet – President & CEO Sector: Semiconductor 3. Damen Shipyards Group Mr. Arnout Damen – CEO Sector: Shipbuilding 4. Heineken Mr. Dolf van den Brink – Chairman of the Executive Board & CEO Sector: Brewing 5. KLM Royal Dutch Airlines Ms. Marjan Rintel – President & CEO Sector: Aviation 6. NXP Semiconductors Mr. Maurice Geraets – CEO NXP Semiconductors Netherlands Sector: Semiconductor 7. Philips Mr. Roy Jakobs – CEO Sector: Healthcare 8. Port of Rotterdam Mr. Boudewijn Siemons – CEO Sector: Logistics/Port Management 9. Power2X Mr. Occo Roelofsen – CEO Sector: Clean Energy and Energy Transition 10. Prosus Mr. Fabricio Bloisi – CEO Sector: Consumer Internet and Technology Investment sector 11. Randstad Mr. Sander van ’t Noordende – CEO Sector: Human Resources (HR) Services 12. Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel Mr. Martijn Eggink – Managing Director Sector: Agribusiness 13. Royal HZPC Group Mr. Hans Huistra – CEO Sector: Agribusiness & Seed 14. Royal IHC Mr. Derk te Bokkel – CEO Sector: Shipbuilding 15. Royal Vopak Mr. Dick Richelle – Chairman of the Executive Board & CEO Sector: Energy infrastructure and Industrial Logistics 16. 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