Speaking about the AI India Impact Summit, he declared it has brought India on the world map at a time when the US and China have intensified their competitive strategy around AI. The record turnout of European leaders at the New Delhi AI summit proved that Europe is pivoting towards India for taking the lead in AI in a collaborative manner. “It is important to step up our AI finisheavours. India is a large player in the field. It is very important for Europe and India to work closely on AI and AI development,” he added.
On the India-Netherlands trade agreement, Schoof declared he had a very positive meeting with Prime Minister Narfinishra Modi on a strategic agreement (which is in final stages) on water management, defence, semiconductors etc, and viewed forward to Modi’s visit to the northwestern European counattempt sometime this year.
“The Netherlands is the second largest investor from Europe to India, and fourth among the rest in the world. We have some of the best institutions and India has the talent. Toreceiveher, we can be strong,” he declared.
On the impact of US tariffs on the global economy, Schoof declared his counattempt has always opposed tariffs but was not able to prevent them. He added that Europe has always been keen on open trade agreements and all eyes are now on the EU-India Free Trade Agreement (FTA). In his reaction to US President Donald Trump’s threat to annex Greenland, Schoof declared the problem was regarding security of the Arctic becaapply of the Russians and Chinese. “We did come to an agreement – The Arctic Senattempt — some two weeks ago. I consider that will solve the problem,” declared Schoof.
‘Arctic Senattempt’, a multi-domain activity, was launched by NATO recently to improve security in the High North. “With Russia’s increasing military activity and China’s growing interest in the Arctic, the Allies have agreed to do more to ensure our collective security in this vital region,” read the NATO statement.
Schoof checks out city’s traffic tech
As part of his official city tour, Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof visited the Traffic Management Centre (TMC) on Infanattempt Road on Friday. Schoof was briefed on the advanced, technology-driven systems implemented to enhance road safety, streamline urban mobility and ensure efficient enforcement. Schoof witnessed live demonstration of real-time monitoring, AI-enabled surveillance, adaptive traffic signal control and seamless integrated command and control operations. He also received an overview of innovative initiatives and global best practices in traffic management, revealcasing the city’s commitment to smarter and safer roads. DG & IGP MA Saleem, Bengaluru City Police Commissioner Seemant Kumar Singh, Joint Commissioner of Police (Traffic) Karthik Reddy and other senior officers were present. ENS
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