King Willem-Alexander on Wednesday praised the economic cooperation between the Netherlands and the United States. He did so during a visit to NY Creates, a technology center for semiconductor research and development. The royal couple is on a working visit to the US states of Georgia and New York.
The King said the visit to NY Creates “felt like coming home, because the can-do mentality reminds us of our country.” He praised Albany for “bringing together the best minds, the best facilities and the boldest ideas. In the Netherlands you see the same dynamics, driven by the same connections between big companies, startups and research institutions.”
“The Netherlands is the second largest investor in the United States. Here in New York State alone, the trade and investment relationship with the Netherlands is good for 57,000 jobs. But it is about more than just the economy. It is also about finding answers to the major issues of our time, such as climate change, the transition to sustainable energy and affordable healthcare for all,” Willem-Alexander stressed.
During the visit, the royal couple toured the building, including the ASML-equipped “clean room.” The King and Queen also met with a Dutch business delegation in the field of semiconductors. In addition, they signed a memorandum of understanding with New York Governor Kathy Hochul to further strengthen cooperation in semiconductor research, development and production.
