Prime Minister Narendra Modi has warmly welcomed Rob Jetten as the new head of government in the Netherlands, signaling strengthened Indo-Dutch partnerships ahead. The young leader, aged 38, was sworn in by King Willem-Alexander, ushering in the third cabinet change in four years amid political flux.
Sharing his message on social media platform X, Modi stated, ‘Warm congratulations to Rob Jetten on taking charge as Prime Minister of the Netherlands. Our nations enjoy robust ties in various fields. Eager to collaborate with you to bolster these relations for our countries and peoples.’
Leading a fragile minority alliance of D66, Christian Democrats, and VVD, Jetten’s government holds just 66 of 150 seats in parliament’s lower chamber. Lawmaking will demand cross-party consensus, testing negotiation skills in a fragmented assembly.
Huis ten Bosch Palace hosted the ceremonial oath-taking in The Hague. Ministers adhered to custom, donning morning coats for the king before switching outfits. A group photo on the palace steps followed, capturing the moment of transition.
Post-October elections, where D66 and PVV tied at 26 seats—later disrupted by defections—the coalition pact was sealed in January. This atypical minority administration, featuring moderate D66 at the helm, counters right-wing momentum from Wilders’ PVV.
Jetten’s pro-EU, progressive stance promises balanced governance. Amid thriving bilateral exchanges in water management, agriculture, and renewables, Modi’s felicitations highlight India’s strategic interest in European alliances, fostering innovation-driven growth for both economies.