Staff Reporter
Lok Sabha Speaker, Om Birla who is leading an Indian Parliamentary Delegation to the 65th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference being held at Halifax in Canada, arrived at the Netherlands yesterday. On his arrival, Mr. Birla called on President of Senate of Netherlands Prof. Jan Anthonie Bruijn in Netherlands. During the meeting, the two leaders exchanged views about enhancing parliamentary cooperation and expanding economic and cultural relations between India and Netherlands and several other issues of mutual interest.
The Lok Sabha speaker also addressed Members of the Surinamese-Indian community. He said, India and Netherlands share strong political, economic and cultural ties. Mentioning about the contributions of Indian Diaspora in the Netherlands, he added that the Indian community in the Netherlands is strengthening the economy and society through their dedication, expertise and professionalism.
Later, speaking at the dinner hosted by Indian Embassy at India House, Mr. Birla highlighted India’s growing stature in the comity of nations. He urged Indian diaspora to take advantage of India’s growth story. Earlier, the Lok Sabha speaker visited the Sewa Dham Hindu Centre at the Hague and offered prayers. The 65th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference is being held in Halifax, Canada from 20th to 26th of this month.