Economic Co-operation
India, Netherlands set up trade, investment panel to strengthen economic ties
This story was originally published at 21:29 IST on 19 December 2025
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NEW DELHI – India and the Netherlands have set up a joint trade and investment committee to strengthen bilateral economic cooperation, the commerce ministry said in a release Friday. India's Ministry of Commerce and Industry and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of the Netherlands Friday signed a memorandum of understanding that provides for the establishment of the committee for regular dialogue and cooperation on trade and investment.
"The JTIC (Joint Trade and Investment Committee) will serve as a dedicated mechanism to review bilateral trade relations, promote two-way investments, address investment and trade barriers, and explore collaboration in sectors of mutual interest," the ministry said. The committee will meet annually, alternately in India and in the Netherlands.
The committee will contribute to the identification and elimination of trade and investment barriers and for measures of facilitation. It will also promote interaction between various chambers of commerce and industry of the two countries.
"The signing of the MoU reflects the shared commitment of India and the Netherlands to deepen their economic partnership, foster resilient and diversified supply chains, and promote sustainable and inclusive growth," according to the release. "Both sides expressed confidence that the JTIC, established under the MoU, will play a pivotal role in advancing mutually beneficial trade and investment outcomes." End
Reported by Shubham Rana
Edited by Rajeev Pai
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