Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Indian diaspora in The Hague during an official visit to the Netherlands this week [1].
The visit signals India's intent to secure critical technological partnerships in Europe. By focusing on semiconductors and green energy, India aims to integrate more deeply into global supply chains while leveraging its overseas community to build diplomatic bridges [2].
During his speech, Modi highlighted the global trajectory of his country and the role of the Indian community living abroad. He said the diaspora is a source of pride and strength for the nation [3].
Modi focused on the future of bilateral cooperation between India and the Netherlands. He said the two nations will work together on AI, chips, and clean energy [2]. This collaboration targets high-growth sectors that are essential for the modern digital economy, particularly the production of semiconductors.
Beyond technology, the Prime Minister spoke about the aspirations of the Indian people. He said, "India wants to dream big" [3]. This sentiment was framed as a call for the diaspora to support India's rise as a global leader in innovation and economic growth.
The event in The Hague served as both a diplomatic tool and a community gathering. Modi said the Indian community in the Netherlands has made contributions while pushing for deeper institutional ties between the two governments [2, 3].
“"India wants to dream big."”
This visit underscores India's strategic shift toward diversifying its technology partnerships. By targeting the Netherlands—a global hub for semiconductor lithography—India is attempting to reduce its reliance on a limited number of suppliers and accelerate its own domestic chip manufacturing capabilities.
