New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday met Queen Máxima of the Netherlands, who is on an official visit to India as the United Nations Secretary-General’s Special Advocate (UNSGSA) for Financial Health. The two leaders held wide-ranging discussions on India’s Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) and its growing role in expanding financial inclusion, improving access to affordable financial services, and empowering millions across the country.

India’s Digital Model Draws Global Attention

Following the meeting, Prime Minister Modi said he was delighted to interact with Queen Máxima, describing her as a long-standing global advocate for financial inclusion. He noted that India’s Digital Public Infrastructure has transformed the delivery of financial services by making them more accessible, affordable and citizen-centric, thereby enhancing the “Ease of Living” for people across the country.

The Prime Minister reaffirmed India’s commitment to sharing its successful digital governance and financial inclusion model with partner countries around the world.

Delighted to meet Her Majesty Queen Máxima of the Netherlands, who is also the UN Secretary General’s Special Advocate for Financial Health and a long-standing global voice for financial inclusion.

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— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 25, 2026

Visit Focused on Financial Health

Queen Máxima is visiting India in her capacity as the United Nations Secretary-General’s Special Advocate for Financial Health. According to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), her visit reflects the shared commitment of India and the international community to promote inclusive and sustainable economic growth through financial inclusion and digital innovation.

The visit also highlights global interest in India’s experience of leveraging Digital Public Infrastructure to deliver welfare benefits efficiently and expand access to banking services.

Interacts with Beneficiaries

During her visit, Queen Máxima met people from diverse social and economic backgrounds to better understand their experiences with financial services and the challenges they face in achieving long-term financial well-being.

She also interacted with beneficiaries of the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana, one of India’s flagship financial inclusion initiatives, which has enabled millions of previously unbanked citizens to access affordable banking, savings and other financial services.

Strengthening Global Cooperation

The discussions underscored India’s emergence as a global leader in digital public infrastructure and financial inclusion. Both sides acknowledged the importance of international cooperation in building resilient, inclusive and technology-driven financial ecosystems that improve people’s lives while supporting sustainable development goals.