Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann visits Netherlands to deepen economic cooperation

Mann interacted with members of the Punjabi diaspora during a community engagement programme, acknowledging the contributions of the Indian and Punjabi communities in the Netherlands to bilateral relations through cultural and economic linkages. The programme reflected shared cultural values and entrepreneurial spirit. The event was attended by Cabinet Minister Sanjeev Arora, Chief Secretary K A P Sinha, Indian Ambassador to the Netherlands Kumar Tuhin, and others.

During an investment road show in The Hague, Mann showcased Punjab's industrial strengths and emerging opportunities. The event saw participation from industry leaders, business representatives, and stakeholders from across the Netherlands. He highlighted the state government's proactive and reform-oriented approach to investment promotion and ease of doing business, and noted that Industrial Policy 2026 is one of the most competitive in the country. He urged Dutch companies to explore Punjab as a destination for new and expansion investments.

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann met with the Netherlands India Chamber of Commerce & Trade (NICCT), led by its Chairperson. He advocated enhancing bilateral business linkages and promoting investment flows between Punjab and the Netherlands, inviting NICCT to facilitate sector-specific engagements and business delegations. He highlighted Punjab's focus on value addition, export-led growth, and integration with global supply chains, emphasizing sectors such as food processing and manufacturing, and underscored Punjab's strong fundamentals. Mann invited global investors to 'come, invest and grow in Punjab' and reaffirmed the government's commitment to facilitating seamless investments.