00:02India's Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, was in the Dutch city of The Hague on Saturday
00:06as part of a wider European tour of the Netherlands, Sweden, Norway, and Italy.
00:12Modi met with the Dutch King and Queen, Foreign Minister Tom Behrensen,
00:16as well as CEOs of major Dutch companies, for lunch at the Royal Palace.
00:21Later, he was scheduled to meet with Dutch Prime Minister Robiette to sign a cooperation agreement.
00:26He also addressed members of the Indian diaspora living in the Netherlands.
00:31Modi is looking to deepen bilateral ties with European partners
00:34as the world looks for alternative markets following US President Donald Trump's tariffs.
00:40In January, the EU and India already signed a free trade agreement
00:44where both sides reduced duties on goods exports.
00:48During Modi's visit to Sweden, he is set to address the European roundtable for industry
00:53alongside European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.
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