India-Netherlands Collaboration for Green Hydrogen Export Corridor
Key Ideas
  • Commerce Secretary Sunil Barthwal's visit to the Netherlands lays the groundwork for a green and digital corridor between Rotterdam and Indian ports for exporting green hydrogen to Europe.
  • Discussions with the CEO of the Port of Rotterdam focus on enhancing cooperation in areas like digitalization, green shipping, and logistics optimization to boost bilateral trade.
  • The visit also involves discussions with ASML to support India's aspirations of becoming a global semiconductor manufacturing hub.
  • Progress on talks for a free trade agreement between India and the European Union is deliberated during the visit to Croatia.
Commerce Secretary Sunil Barthwal's visit to the Netherlands has paved the way for a green and digital corridor between Rotterdam and Indian ports to facilitate the export of green hydrogen to Europe. The discussions with the CEO of the Port of Rotterdam highlighted potential areas of cooperation such as digitalization, green shipping, and logistics optimization to enhance bilateral trade. The visit also included talks with ASML, a global leader in semiconductor manufacturing, to support India's goals in this sector. Additionally, discussions in Croatia centered around the progress of negotiations for a free trade agreement between India and the European Union. The development of a Green and Digital Corridor between the Port of Rotterdam and Indian ports like Deendayal Port Authority Kandla signals an exciting opportunity for boosting trade relations and advancing sustainable practices in the region.
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