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Here are some recent news articles and updates on the bilateral meeting between the Netherlands and India:

Recent Developments:

• In June 2022, the Netherlands and India held their 6th bilateral meeting on trade and investment in New Delhi. The meeting was co-chaired by the Dutch Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Cooperation, Tom de Bruijn, and the Indian Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal. (Source: Netherlands Embassy in India)
• In May 2022, the Netherlands and India signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on cooperation in the field of water management. The MoU aims to promote cooperation in areas such as water conservation, flood management, and wastewater treatment. (Source: The Hindu)
• In April 2022, the Netherlands and India held their 14th Joint Commission Meeting (JCM) in The Hague. The meeting was co-chaired by the Dutch Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sigrid Kaag, and the Indian Minister of External Affairs, Subrahmanyam Jaishankar. (Source: Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs)

Key Issues and Agreements:

• Trade and Investment: The Netherlands and India have been working to increase trade and investment between the two countries. In 2020, bilateral trade between the two countries stood at €6.4 billion. The two countries have also set a target to increase bilateral trade to €10 billion by 2025.
• Water Management: As mentioned earlier, the Netherlands and India have signed an MoU on cooperation in the field of water management. The two countries have also been working together on projects such as the Ganga River rejuvenation project.
• Renewable Energy: The Netherlands and India have been cooperating on renewable energy projects, including wind and solar power. In 2020, the two countries signed an agreement to cooperate on the development of offshore wind energy in India.
• Education and Research: The Netherlands and India have been cooperating on education and research projects, including the Netherlands-India Initiative for Climate Resilience (NIICR) and the Indo-Dutch Centre for Sustainable Development (IDCSD).

Upcoming Events:

• The Netherlands and India are expected to hold their 7th bilateral meeting on trade and investment in 2023. The meeting is likely to focus on increasing trade and investment between the two countries, as well as cooperation on issues such as water management and renewable energy.
• The Netherlands and India are also expected to hold their 15th Joint Commission Meeting (JCM) in 2023. The meeting is likely to focus on cooperation on issues such as trade, investment, and education.

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