Piyush Goyal and Dutch Minister Sjoerd Sjoerdsma Discuss Trade, Investment and Clean Energy Cooperation

Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal met Sjoerd Sjoerdsma, the Netherlands’ Minister of Foreign Trade and Development Cooperation, to discuss expanding bilateral trade, investment and cooperation in strategic sectors, including semiconductors, renewable energy and digital technologies.

Met Mr. Sjoerd Sjoerdsma, Minister of Foreign Trade and Development Cooperation of the Netherlands. Discussed advancing the India-Netherlands economic partnership through expanded trade, resilient supply chains and greater Dutch investment in India’s manufacturing, R&D, infrastructure, renewable energy, logistics and digital technologies. Also explored opportunities for collaboration in semiconductors, green hydrogen and clean energy, while leveraging the India-EU FTA to unlock new avenues for trade and investment. Look forward to welcoming him to India soon to take these discussions forward. @MinisterBHOS

— Piyush Goyal (@PiyushGoyal) October 26, 2026

Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal held a meeting with Sjoerd Sjoerdsma, Minister of Foreign Trade and Development Cooperation of the Netherlands, to explore new opportunities for strengthening the India-Netherlands economic partnership.

Sharing details of the meeting on social media, Goyal said the discussions focused on expanding bilateral trade, building resilient supply chains and encouraging greater Dutch investment in India across several key sectors.

Focus on Trade, Investment and Manufacturing

The two leaders discussed opportunities to increase Dutch investment in India’s manufacturing sector, research and development (R&D), infrastructure, renewable energy, logistics and digital technologies.

The discussions highlighted the potential to deepen economic engagement between the two countries, promote industrial collaboration and create new avenues for business and investment.

Cooperation in Semiconductors and Clean Energy

Semiconductors, green hydrogen and clean energy emerged as important areas for further cooperation. The discussions explored opportunities to strengthen technological partnerships, support innovation and advance shared priorities in sustainable energy and industrial development.

Greater collaboration in these sectors could help both countries leverage their respective strengths in technology, manufacturing and clean energy solutions.

India-EU FTA to Unlock New Opportunities

The two sides also discussed leveraging the India-European Union Free Trade Agreement (India-EU FTA) to expand trade flows and unlock fresh opportunities for investment.

The agreement was highlighted as a potential avenue for strengthening market access, diversifying supply chains and encouraging greater business engagement between India and the Netherlands.

Goyal expressed his interest in welcoming Sjoerd Sjoerdsma to India in the near future to take the discussions forward.

The meeting reflects ongoing efforts to strengthen India-Netherlands economic ties through trade expansion, investment promotion, technological cooperation and partnerships in emerging industries.