Defence Minister Rajnath Singh met with Netherlands Foreign Minister David Van Weel in New Delhi on December 18, 2025, to strengthen the burgeoning defence partnership between the two nations. They discussed key bilateral security issues and co-development opportunities in defence equipment, emphasizing military cooperation as a cornerstone of their Strategic Partnership. A Letter of Intent on defence cooperation was signed, aiming for mutual benefit through a joint industrial roadmap focused on technology collaboration and co-production. Both ministers reiterated their commitment to a free, open, and inclusive Indo-Pacific region, while noting the significance of strong people-to-people ties through the Indian diaspora in the Netherlands.