India–Netherlands Ties Enter New Strategic Phase | Defence, Semiconductors & Ukraine War: Dutch FM

India and the Netherlands are taking their bilateral relationship to a “next level”, with a sharp focus on defence cooperation, maritime security, semiconductors, artificial intelligence and shared democratic values in technology. In an exclusive interview with NDTV’s Aditya Raj Kaul, Dutch Foreign Minister David van Weel outlines the key takeaways from his India visit, including meetings with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. The Dutch foreign minister also speaks candidly on the Russia–Ukraine war, Europe’s €90 billion support to Kyiv, India’s role in pushing for dialogue, and cooperation on counter-terrorism. From Indo-Pacific maritime security to AI guardrails and semiconductor collaboration, this interview offers a comprehensive look at how India–Netherlands ties are evolving amid global geopolitical churn.