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In one of his most serious alerts concerning the ongoing conflict in West Asia and previous global difficulties, Prime Minister Narendra Modi informed the Indian community in the Netherlands on Saturday that the progress made over decades in reducing poverty is in jeopardy if the urgent global crises are not addressed swiftly.
Speaking at a community event in The Hague during the second part of his five-nation trip in Europe, he expressed, “The world is facing new difficulties. ” “When India achieves success, it benefits all of humanity. However, right now, humanity is confronted with numerous significant obstacles. We are observing the world struggling with these new issues one after the other. First, there was the coronavirus outbreak, followed by the outbreak of wars, and presently the world is tackling an energy crisis. This decade is increasingly becoming a time of calamities for the globe," he remarked. We can all observe that if these situations are not swiftly improved, the accomplishments of countless past years could be reversed. A substantial portion of the global population could find themselves falling back into poverty.
“Under such worldwide conditions, the current conversation revolves around building strong supply chains. In this scenario, India and the Netherlands are collaborating to create a reliable, clear, and future-oriented supply chain. Both countries are working closely on matters of energy security and water security. Our partnership in green hydrogen is particularly crucial. Additionally, the significant trade agreement between India and the European Union will further enhance the relationship between India and the Netherlands," PM Modi continued. “Everyone here will also gain from this. The Netherlands will become the main entry point for Indian companies looking to enter Europe. In this endeavor, our community can function as a reliable link. I mention this because the diaspora is aware of both India’s goals and Europe’s requirements. This will also lead to better chances for Indians living here to connect with top-quality products from India," he stated.
