Budapest does not support Dutch PM Mark Rutte to become the next NATO secretary general, believes that it is time for a candidate from Central or Eastern Europe, Hungarian FM Peter Szijjarto said.
It was the first time the Dutch publicly attributed cyberespionage to China, as national security tensions grow between the two countries. They are also in a confrontation over restrictions of exports of high-tech semiconductor equipment made by Dutch giant ASML to China.
The elections come after Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte earlier this year said he is retiring from politics after a 13-year long term leading the country.
Vietnam and the Netherlands have expanded their ties in the digital realm and in semiconductors, in addition to consolidating traditional cooperation in climate change and water management.
Mark Rutte, who came to India to attend the G20 Summit, discussed investment prospects and economic relations with Karnataka in a round table meeting held at Vidhana Soudha.