Prime Minister meets with Dutch CEOs (May 16, 2026)

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.

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. ​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.

5. ​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

The Hague
May 16, 2026