Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged the Netherlands to build a future-ready supply chain involving AI, chips, and clean energy during a visit to The Hague [1, 2].
This push for collaboration seeks to protect global development gains from the volatility of international crises. By diversifying supply chains and investing in green technology, both nations aim to reduce vulnerability to external shocks.
Modi flagged several global challenges that have disrupted stability, specifically citing the pandemic, wars, and the energy crisis [1, 2]. He said these events highlighted the need for more resilient bilateral ties to mitigate the impact of future disruptions.
The proposed partnership focuses on high-tech sectors and sustainable energy. Specifically, the prime minister called for deeper cooperation in the fields of artificial intelligence, semiconductor chips, clean energy, and green hydrogen [1, 2].
During the visit, Modi also spoke at a diaspora event where he highlighted India's innovation push and the strength of its democratic systems [2]. He said these internal strengths position India as a reliable partner for the Netherlands in creating secure, green supply chains.
The effort to strengthen ties is intended to build a framework that can withstand global instability, ensuring that essential technology and energy resources remain available despite geopolitical tensions [1, 2].
“Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged the Netherlands to build a future-ready supply chain involving AI, chips, and clean energy.”
India is strategically positioning itself as a primary alternative for high-tech manufacturing and green energy transitions. By targeting the Netherlands—a global hub for semiconductor equipment—India aims to secure the technical infrastructure necessary to transition from a service-led economy to a hardware and clean-energy powerhouse, reducing dependence on a few concentrated global suppliers.
