Netherlands' ambassador to India Alphonsus
Stoelinga today said here that he admired the election process in the
country. "While focusing on the result, we should not forget about the
process of conducting the election. I admire the election process. It is
also remarkable that Indians will be giving votes through EVM machines.
In my country, we still use the piece of paper to cast our votes,"
Stoelinga said. He was here to inaugurate Visa Facilitation Services
centre of the Netherlands government. Asked about BJP's Prime
Ministerial candidate Narendra Modi, Stoelinga refused to comment. "Modi
is a PM candidate and we will accept the outcome of this election. I
should not comment on the quality of any candidate," he said. "India
needs to focus on building infrastructure, such as roads, ports and
railroads. There is also a need to build more educational institutes and
schools at all levels," he said, adding that his country was willing to
help India in several sectors including agriculture and sports. "In
the next ten years, India needs to double it's agricultural production.
Holland can play a crucial role if India wants to move into that
direction. We are one of the four partnering countries in the upcoming
Vibrant Gujarat Summit 2015. "Apart from agri business, our companies
want to play a crucial role in sectors like sports, irrigation, ports,
education and tourism," said Stoelinga. He also noted that Gujaratis
were enthusiastic globe-trotters. "When it comes to travelling, share
of Gujarati travellers is on the rise. Among the total number of
international travellers from India, 30 to 40 per cent are from
Gujarat... Holland is also becoming favourite for Indian students and
businessmen. This VFS centre will surely help them and save their time
too," he said.
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