Overview

• India and the Netherlands formalized the Joint Trade and Investment Committee (JTIC) to deepen bilateral economic cooperation and address trade barriers.
• Plans for a Green and Digital Corridor were confirmed, linking Indian ports with the Port of Rotterdam to facilitate clean energy exports, including green hydrogen, ammonia, and methanol.
• Discussions with Croatian officials focused on advancing the EU-India Free Trade Agreement and promoting investment in sectors like healthcare, tourism, and education.
• India and the Netherlands agreed to collaborate on port digitalization, green shipping, and logistics optimization, aligning with India’s Maritime Vision 2030.
• Commerce Secretary Barthwal engaged with ASML to explore semiconductor partnerships, supporting India’s ambition to become a global manufacturing hub in the sector.