New Delhi: On Tuesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi engaged in a telephonic discussion with his Danish counterpart, Mette Frederiksen. The two leaders explored avenues to enhance bilateral relations and addressed various regional and global issues.
According to a release from the PMO, both leaders reiterated their dedication to further fortifying the India-Denmark Green Strategic Partnership across multiple sectors, including trade, investment, innovation, energy, water management, food processing, and sustainable development.
Prime Minister Modi extended his best wishes for the success of Denmark's current Presidency of the Council of the European Union and its non-permanent membership in the United Nations Security Council.
The leaders also touched upon matters of regional and global significance.
The Prime Minister emphasized India's unwavering support for a peaceful resolution to the Ukraine conflict and the prompt restoration of peace and stability.
The release indicated that Prime Minister Frederiksen reaffirmed Denmark's robust support for the swift conclusion of a mutually beneficial India-EU Free Trade Agreement and for the successful hosting of the AI Impact Summit by India in 2026.
In a post on X, PM Modi stated that both nations reaffirmed their strong commitment to enhancing the Green Strategic Partnership.
Had a productive discussion with Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen of Denmark today. We reaffirmed our strong dedication to enhancing our Green Strategic Partnership and to reaching an early conclusion of the India-EU Free Trade Agreement. I extended my best wishes for Denmark's Presidency of the Council of the European Union. We also talked about our mutual interest in swiftly resolving the conflict in Ukraine," he stated.
The official account of the Denmark Prime Minister's Office noted that the two leaders shared perspectives on global challenges.
"PM Frederiksen, following her conversation with Narendra Modi: 'We reaffirmed the strength of our relations and Green Strategic Partnership. We exchanged views on global challenges. I highlighted the importance of collaboration, particularly in addressing the global repercussions of Russia's war against Ukraine,'" the post indicated.
Diplomatic relations between India and Denmark, which were established in September 1949, are founded on historical connections, shared democratic values, and a mutual aspiration for regional and international peace and stability. The bilateral relationship was elevated to the status of a "Green Strategic Partnership" during the Virtual Summit in September 2020 between PM Modi and PM Frederiksen. The ongoing development of revitalized India-Denmark relations has been steered by the "Green Strategic Partnership."
