India-Netherlands Deal: Pakistan's Arms Supply Under Scrutiny; 6 MoUs Signed

• India and the Netherlands held a bilateral meeting in New Delhi, where Dutch Foreign Minister David van Weel met MEA S. Jaishankar.
• The Netherlands assured India of focusing on the "end-use" concerning arms sales to Pakistan, addressing India's concerns about European weapons reaching a state accused of supporting terrorism.
• SIPRI data (2020-2024) indicates the Netherlands has been a significant supplier of arms, primarily naval platforms, to Pakistan.
• Six MoUs were signed between India and the Netherlands in key sectors including defense, cyber, and semiconductors, fostering innovation and economic cooperation.
• Discussions covered trade, defense, shipping, water, agriculture, health, culture, multilateral cooperation, and global issues, highlighting India's value for its relationship with the Netherlands and the EU.

Why It Matters: India and the Netherlands strengthened ties, with the Dutch assuring scrutiny on arms sales to Pakistan.