Dutch PM to visit India to boost bilateral ties

Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte will go to India on a two-day visit in June, accompanied by Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Cooperation Lilianne Ploumen and Minister for Economic Affairs Sharon Dijksma besides a trade delegation, it was announced here on Wednesday.

The visit on June 5-6 is aimed at further strengthening political and economic ties between the Netherlands and India, a Dutch foreign ministry statement said.

There are many opportunities in India for Dutch companies, especially in agriculture and horticulture, water, healthcare and sports infrastructure, the statement noted.

–IANS