New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Danish counterpart on Tuesday exchanged views on current regional and global developments including the conflict in Ukraine, the situation in Europe, and the Indo-Pacific region. Modi arrived in Copenhagen today morning after he visited Denmark. He was accorded a warm welcome by Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen on his arrival in Copenhagen. His visit comes amid the ongoing Russia Ukraine conflict.
During their bilateral engagements, the Danish Prime Minister reiterated Denmark’s strong condemnation of the unlawful and unprovoked aggression against Ukraine by Russian Forces. The two Prime Ministers expressed their serious concern about the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Ukraine. They unequivocally condemned civilian deaths in Ukraine. They reiterated the need for an immediate cessation of hostilities.
They also noted that the contemporary global order has been built on the UN Charter, international law, and respect for sovereignty and the territorial integrity of states. They discussed the destabilizing effect of the conflict in Ukraine and its broader regional and global implications. Both sides agreed to remain closely engaged on the issue.
The leaders emphasized the importance of India- EU Strategic Partnership and reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthening this partnership. The two leaders appreciated the progress in the restart of negotiations on India- EU Trade, Investment, and Geographical Indicators Agreements and called for a balanced, ambitious, comprehensive, and mutually beneficial approach and an early and simultaneous conclusion.
They welcomed the launch of the Trade and Technology Council between the EU and India underlining the importance of deep, strategic collaboration on cross-cutting issues related to trade, trusted technology, and security. The two leaders also recalled the India-EU Connectivity Partnership and agreed to support efforts towards its early implementation.
During the meeting, the two Prime Ministers reaffirmed their commitment to a rules-based international order and strengthened the reformed multilateral system. They confirmed their commitment to work towards reforming the UN, including the UN Security Council, to make it more effective, transparent, and accountable. The Danish Prime Minister reiterated Denmark’s support for India’s permanent membership of a reformed UN Security Council. Prime Minister Modi confirmed India’s support for Denmark’s candidacy for non-permanent membership of the UN Security Council for 2025-2026.
The two leaders held talks in a one-on-one format, followed by delegation-level talks. Both Prime Ministers reviewed the progress of the India-Denmark Green Strategic Partnership. Discussions covered cooperation in renewable energy, especially offshore wind energy and green hydrogen, as well as skill development, health, shipping, water, and the Arctic, among others.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi appreciated the positive contribution of Danish companies in India to our flagship programmes. Prime Minister Frederiksen highlighted the positive role of Indian companies in Denmark. Both leaders lauded the expanding people to people ties between the two countries and welcomed the Declaration of Intent on a migration and mobility partnership.
A list of agreements was signed between both the sides which include Declaration of Intent (DoI) on Migration and Mobility; Letter of Intent (LoI) between Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, GOI and Ministry of Business, Industry and Financial Affairs of Denmark on Centre of Excellence in Green Shipping; Cultural Exchange Programme (CEP) between the Ministry of Culture, GoI and Ministry of Culture of Denmark for the years 2022-2026.
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