India, Dec. 19 -- India and the Netherlands on Friday discussed ways to deepen their cooperation in strategic areas such as semiconductors, cyberspace and technology, with external affairs minister S Jaishankar seeking the support of his Dutch counterpart David van Weel for the conclusion of the India-European Union (EU) free trade agreement.

Van Weel, who began a visit to India by travelling to Mumbai on Wednesday, also focused on deepening defence and security cooperation during meetings with Jaishankar, defence minister Rajnath Singh and National Security Adviser Ajit Doval. The two sides concluded a letter of intent on Thursday to provide a framework for defence cooperation.

Jaishankar noted that the two sides have strong cooperatio...