India

India and Netherlands to enhance maritime security in Indian Ocean Region

India and Netherlands will work together to enhance maritime security in the Indian Ocean Region and they initiated an important high-level dialogue in this regard on Friday.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held a bilateral meeting with Netherlands’ Defence Minister Kajsa Ollongren in New Delhi on Friday.

According to the Ministry of Defence (MoD) the two ministers discussed possibilities for expanding bilateral cooperation, particularly in maritime and industrial domains.

They noted the increased interaction between the two navies and expressed keenness to work together to enhance maritime security in the Indian Ocean Region, the MoD official added.

The MoD said that during the talks, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh suggested that Dutch Original Equipment Manufacturers could be encouraged to integrate Indian vendors into their supply chains.

The MoD said that India has developed a vibrant innovation and industrial eco-system.

Given the Indian and Dutch complementarities in skills, technology and scale, both sides were in agreement to encourage more interactions between the Defence industries, and in high-tech sectors of semi-conductors and clean energy.

Netherlands’ Defence Minister is attending the Raisina Dialogue in New Delhi, the official added.

IANS

Recent Posts

Islamabad HC demands report on PoJK writer Ahmed Farhad Shah’s abduction amid protests demanding his return

The Islamabad High Court on Monday heard a petition demanding the safe recovery of the…

3 hours ago

India declares ‘one-day state mourning’ on Tuesday over Iran’s President Raisi’s demise

Following the tragic demise of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and Iran's Foreign Minister Amir-Abdollahian, the…

4 hours ago

Gujarat ATS arrests four ISIS terrorists at Ahmedabad airport

The Gujarat Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) arrested four Islamic State (ISIS) terrorists from the Ahmedabad airport…

5 hours ago

Serum Institute of India ships its first batch of Malaria vaccines to Africa

In a major feat, the Serum Institute of India (SII) has shipped its first set…

5 hours ago

Nepal PM secures vote of confidence in Parliament, despite obstruction from opposition

Nepal Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal secured a vote of confidence on Monday amid protest…

7 hours ago

Iran President dies in chopper crash, Vice President to assume interim duties: Khamenei

Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei on Monday tasked Vice President Mohammad Mokhber to…

7 hours ago