India, Netherlands to enhance cultural cooperation
India and the Netherlands aim to strengthen bilateral ties, particularly in trade and economy.
By PTI |
NEW DELHI: India and the Netherlands on Thursday decided to enhance their cultural cooperation as they discussed ways to strengthen bilateral ties, particularly in trade and economy.
The two sides also signed memoranda of understanding on cultural cooperation after deliberations between Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and visiting Queen Beatrix, who began her four-day State visit here on Thursday.
Minister of Culture and Tourism Ambika Soni and Dutch Foreign Minister M J M Verhagen signed a memorandum of understanding on cultural cooperation.
Another memorandum of understanding on cultural cooperation was signed by Pavan K Varma, Director General of Indian Council for Cultural Relations and Simon Reinink, Chairman of Stichting Amsterdam India Festival.
Earlier, the Queen was accorded a ceremonial reception by President Pratibha Patil at the forecourt of the majestic Rashtrapati Bhavan.
Vice President Hamid Ansari, Minister of State for External Affairs Anand Sharma and Leader of the Opposition L K Advani called on the Queen here.
In her first visit in 21 years, the Queen is accompanied by Prince of Orange William-Alexander and his spouse Princess Maxima, and a high-level business delegation comprising CEOs of eight top companies.
The discussions between Singh and Beatrix also focused on enhancement of ties, especially in the fields of trade and investment.
The two leaders are scheduled to attend a Round Table of CEOs of eight top companies based in The Netherlands with their Indian counterparts.
The two sides also signed memoranda of understanding on cultural cooperation after deliberations between Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and visiting Queen Beatrix, who began her four-day State visit here on Thursday.
Minister of Culture and Tourism Ambika Soni and Dutch Foreign Minister M J M Verhagen signed a memorandum of understanding on cultural cooperation.
Another memorandum of understanding on cultural cooperation was signed by Pavan K Varma, Director General of Indian Council for Cultural Relations and Simon Reinink, Chairman of Stichting Amsterdam India Festival.
Earlier, the Queen was accorded a ceremonial reception by President Pratibha Patil at the forecourt of the majestic Rashtrapati Bhavan.
Vice President Hamid Ansari, Minister of State for External Affairs Anand Sharma and Leader of the Opposition L K Advani called on the Queen here.
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In her first visit in 21 years, the Queen is accompanied by Prince of Orange William-Alexander and his spouse Princess Maxima, and a high-level business delegation comprising CEOs of eight top companies.
The discussions between Singh and Beatrix also focused on enhancement of ties, especially in the fields of trade and investment.
The two leaders are scheduled to attend a Round Table of CEOs of eight top companies based in The Netherlands with their Indian counterparts.
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