New Delhi [India], March 18 (ANI): Netherlands Defence Minister Ruben Brekelmans on Tuesday strongly condemned Russia 's aggression in Ukraine , claiming that it is "unacceptable" and breaches all dimensions of international law.

Emphasizing India’s robust connections Russia and good relations with Europe , might contribute substantially to attaining a peaceful settlement

Talking to ANI, he stated, " Russia No form of aggression is acceptable. They are breaching all facets of international law... It is essential for us to reach a resolution. peace agreement , but through military strength in order to deter any future aggression by Russia , and India might have a part to play in this due to their robust connections with Russia and good relations with Europe ,"

The Netherlands has consistently shown robust support for Ukraine , and Brekelmans stated that his nation will keep offering military assistance. "We have been among the largest supporters of" Ukraine ... Recently, we declared an additional $3.5 billion in military assistance. Ukraine ," he said.

Brekelmans added, "We are actively involved in intense discussions regarding assurances, so perhaps there will be some developments." Europe an military presence in Ukraine ..."

Earlier today, Brekelman also had a meeting with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, during which he highlighted the possibilities for collaboration within the defense industry. He pointed out how the Netherlands’ robust naval forces and marine sectors could complement India’s expanding defense capacities.

He stated, "Today I met with the Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh as part of our efforts to enhance our ties and establish a strategic partnership between both nations."

"Examining our defense industries reveals several areas of collaboration; notably, we excel in naval and maritime domains... As prominent trading countries... The Netherlands boasts strengths in semiconductors, artificial intelligence, drones, and quantum technology... These technological capabilities could be leveraged to bolster our respective defense sectors," he noted.

He likewise conveyed his appreciation for India’s manufacturing might, underscoring its capacity to strengthen military power. "The advantage of India lies in its ability to generate massive outputs despite being a comparatively smaller nation," Brekelmans pointed out, stressing the importance of India's extensive production abilities.

Moreover, he highlighted the significance of collaboration between India and the Netherlands to establish a free and open Indo-Pacific region. “Given our mutual interests as major trading powers, we must join forces in this endeavor, particularly concerning China’s actions, which often disregard international maritime laws. There are numerous opportunities for us to act collectively...”

The Raisina Dialogue, taking place in New Delhi from March 17-19, is organized by the Observer Research Foundation together with the Ministry of External Affairs. This event stands out as India’s leading forum for discussing geopolitical and geo-economic topics, aimed at tackling the toughest challenges confronting the international community. (ANI)