Press Statement of the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi in Denmark

Your Excellency,
Prime Minister of Denmark,
Members of the Delegation,

media friends,

Good evening and Namaskar,

Excellency Prime Minister, Hearty thanks to you and your team for the warm welcome and hosting of me and my delegation in Denmark. This is my first visit to your beautiful country. In October last year, I had the opportunity to welcome you to India. With both these visits, we have been able to bring closer and dynamic in our relations. Our two countries share values ​​of democracy, freedom of expression, and the rule of law; Together we both have many complementary strengths. Press statement prime minister in Denmark

Friends,

During the India-Denmark Virtual Summit in October 2020, we gave the status of Green Strategic Partnership to our relations. During our discussion today, we reviewed the joint work-plan of our Green Strategic Partnership.

I am happy that significant progress has been made in various sectors, especially in the areas of renewable energy, health, ports, shipping, circular economy and water management. There are more than 200 Danish companies operating in India in various sectors – such as wind power, shipping, consultancy, food processing, engineering. They are getting the benefit of the increasing ‘ease of doing business’ in India and our macroeconomic reforms. There are many investment opportunities for Danish Companies and Danish Pension Funds in India’s infrastructure sector and green industries.

Today we also discussed many regional and global issues including India-EU relations, Indo-Pacific and Ukraine. We hope that the negotiations on the India-EU Free Trade Agreement will be concluded at the earliest. We emphasized on ensuring a free, open, inclusive and rules-based Indo-Pacific region. We called for an immediate ceasefire in Ukraine and the path of dialogue and diplomacy to resolve the issue. We also discussed our cooperation in the field of climate. India is also committed to fulfilling the resolutions taken at Glasgow COP-26. We have agreed to explore more opportunities for cooperation in the Arctic region.

Excellency,

I am sure that the relations between India and Denmark will reach new heights under your leadership. I also express my gratitude to you for hosting the 2nd India-Nordic Summit tomorrow. I, because you took the time to be there, it is a symbol of the love you have for the Indian community and I thank you very much for that.

Thankyou

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