Prime Minister Narendra Modi toured the Afsluitdijk Dam in the Netherlands on Sunday alongside Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten, using the visit to explore deeper cooperation on water management and climate‑resilient infrastructure. After the tour, Modi said on social media that the Netherlands has done “groundbreaking work” in water management and that the international community can learn from Dutch expertise.
Modi emphasized India’s commitment to adopting modern technology to improve irrigation, strengthen flood protection and expand inland waterways. The Indian Ministry of External Affairs described the Afsluitdijk as a “symbol of excellence and innovation,” noting its importance for flood protection, freshwater storage and broader water management solutions.
The MEA highlighted the relevance of Dutch know‑how to India’s Kalpasar Project in Gujarat, an initiative that aims to create a freshwater reservoir and dam near the Gulf of Khambhat. Officials said the visit underlined opportunities for deeper Indo‑Dutch collaboration in climate resilience, water technology and sustainable infrastructure.
Modi arrived in The Hague on Friday for a two‑day visit as part of a four‑nation European tour that also includes Sweden, Norway and Italy, aimed at strengthening bilateral ties across multiple strategic areas.
