The Prime Minister of Netherlands, Mr. Mark Rutte and Prime Minister Narendra Modi have greeted each other in a unique manner on social media. Mr. Mark Rutte is currently on a visit to India. While Prime Minister Modi welcomed Prime Minister Rutte in Dutch, Mr. Rutte responded in Hindi. Both leaders have expressed enthusiasm to meet each other and strengthen ties between the two Nations.

Prime Minister Rutte tweeted:


“Arrived in India, looking forward to meet you @narendramodi @pmoindia. Some great pictures of #NLIndia friendship.”


To which Prime Minister Modi replied in Dutch:

“Welkom in India @MinPres! Uw bezoek legt de basis voor nog sterkere relaties tussen #NLIndia. Ik kijk uit naar onze ontmoeting.”


“Welcome to India @Minpres! Your visit will lay the foundation for stronger ties between India & Netherlands. Looking forward to meeting you.”


Prime Minister Rutte then wrote in Hindi:


“नमस्ते भारत! मैं आपके सुंदर और जीवंत देश में आकर बहुत खुश हूं। अपनी यात्रा और प्रधानमंत्री @narendramodi से भेंट को लेकर उत्साहित हूं।“



This exchange in the two languages has been widely appreciated on social media.

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Prime Minister hails India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement as a historic milestone for bilateral relations
June 17, 2026

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, has expressed delight that the India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement will enter into force on 15 July 2026.

The Prime Minister said that the agreement will significantly boost bilateral trade and investment.

Shri Modi stated that the agreement will unlock numerous opportunities for Indian farmers, workers, MSMEs, startups and innovators and contribute meaningfully to the realisation of Viksit Bharat 2047.

The Prime Minister noted that both he and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who are in Evian for the G7 Summit, are very happy with the significant momentum being added to India-UK economic ties.

The Prime Minister wrote on X;

“A historic milestone for India-UK relations.

Delighted to note that the India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement will enter into force on 15th July 2026.

This agreement will significantly boost our bilateral trade and investment.

It will also unlock numerous opportunities for Indian farmers, workers, MSMEs, startups and innovators and contribute meaningfully to the realisation of Viksit Bharat 2047.

Both PM Starmer and I, who are in Evian for the G7 Summit, are naturally very happy with the significant momentum being added to our economic ties.

@Keir_Starmer”