PM Modi tours iconic Dutch dam; eyes cooperation in water management
Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the Afsluitdijk Dam in the Netherlands on May 17, 2026, as part of a broader European tour to strengthen bilateral ties. He highlighted the Netherlands' expertise in water management and expressed interest in applying Dutch technology to Indian projects. The visit emphasized potential collaboration in climate resilience, water infrastructure, and sustainable development.
- ▪Prime Minister Narendra Modi toured the Afsluitdijk Dam with Dutch officials on May 17, 2026.
- ▪Modi praised the Netherlands for its pioneering work in water management and climate-resilient infrastructure.
- ▪The visit underscored the relevance of Dutch expertise for India’s Kalpasar Project in Gujarat.
- ▪The Ministry of External Affairs described the Afsluitdijk Dam as a symbol of excellence in water management and flood protection.
- ▪Modi’s trip included a four-nation European tour, covering the Netherlands, Sweden, Norway, and Italy.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi, accompanied by his Dutch counterpart Rob Jetten, toured the iconic Afsluitdijk Dam on Sunday (May 17, 2026), as India and the Netherlands explored deeper collaboration in water management and climate-resilient infrastructure.“An area in which the Netherlands has done groundbreaking work is water management. The entire international community can learn a great deal from this,” Mr. Modi said in a social media post after the visit.PM Modi Sweden visit LIVE updatesThe Prime Minister further said: “We are committed to bringing modern technology to India, which is intended to help with irrigation, flood protection, and the expansion of the inland waterway network.”An area in which the Netherlands has done pioneering work is water resources.
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