First COVID, then War, Now an Energy Crisis—If the Conflict Doesn’t End… PM Modi Warns the World

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Indian diaspora in The Hague, Netherlands. During this address, he also issued a warning to the world regarding the future. PM Modi stated that first came COVID, then wars broke out, and now we face the current energy crisis. This decade is turning into a decade of disasters for the world. If these circumstances are not altered rapidly, the achievements of the past several decades will be undone. A vast segment of the global population could once again be dragged back into the quagmire of poverty.

PM Modi noted that amidst such global circumstances—at a time when the world is discussing the need for resilient supply chains—India and the Netherlands are working together to build a supply chain that is reliable, transparent, and future-ready. PM Modi emphasized that India is currently undergoing rapid transformation. The dreams and aspirations of the Indian people have grown significantly; consequently, the nation itself is advancing at a brisk pace. Modi added that this very mindset is further strengthening India’s democracy.

PM Modi on a Five-Nation Tour
Prime Minister Modi arrived in the Netherlands on May 15, 2026, marking the second leg of his five-nation tour. Here, he is scheduled to meet with the Prime Minister of the Netherlands, Rob Jetten. Discussions between the two nations will focus on key areas such as trade, technology, defense, and green energy. Upon his arrival in the Netherlands, PM Modi received a special welcome at the airport. He was welcomed by the Netherlands’ Foreign Minister Tom Berendsen, Rear Admiral Ludger Brummelaar, and India’s Ambassador to the Netherlands, Kumar Tuhin.

PM Modi’s Previous Visit to the Netherlands Was 6 Years Ago
This marks Prime Minister Modi’s second visit to the Netherlands; his previous visit took place in 2017. Officials state that this visit is considered to be of great significance for the bilateral relations between the two nations. According to the Ministry of External Affairs, ties between India and the Netherlands have strengthened considerably over the past few years. Previously, the two countries primarily collaborated in the fields of trade, investment, water management, agriculture, and healthcare. Now, cooperation between the two countries is also growing in sectors such as technology, innovation, semiconductors, defense, security, education, and renewable energy.