Tue Mar 18 15:12:58 UTC 2025: ## India and Netherlands Strengthen Defence Ties

**New Delhi, March 18, 2025** – Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh met with his Dutch counterpart, Ruben Berkelmans, today in New Delhi. The two ministers held extensive discussions focusing on bolstering bilateral defence cooperation.

The meeting covered a wide range of topics, including collaboration in shipbuilding, equipment, and space sectors, leveraging the complementary strengths of both nations in technology and scale. Specific areas of potential collaboration highlighted included artificial intelligence (AI) and cybersecurity. Both ministers expressed their commitment to strengthening the India-Netherlands defence partnership, emphasizing the importance of cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region. A statement from the Indian Defence Ministry confirmed that the leaders explored enhancing information exchange and connecting defence technology research institutions. Mr. Singh described Mr. Berkelmans as “young and dynamic” and expressed his anticipation for a deepened and elevated defence partnership.

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