New Delhi [India], September 16 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi had a telephonic conversation with his Danish counterpart Mette Frederiksen on Tuesday, during which the two leaders discussed ways to strengthen bilateral ties and exchanged views on regional and global issues.
According to a release from the Prime Minister’s Office, both leaders reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthen the India-Denmark Green Strategic Partnership across sectors such as trade, investment, innovation, energy, water management, food processing, and sustainable development. Prime Minister Modi also conveyed his best wishes for the success of Denmark’s ongoing Presidency of the Council of the European Union and its tenure as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council.
The leaders also discussed pressing regional and global matters. Modi reiterated India’s consistent support for a peaceful resolution of the Ukraine conflict and for the early restoration of peace and stability.
The release stated that Prime Minister Frederiksen reaffirmed Denmark’s strong support for the swift conclusion of a mutually beneficial India-EU Free Trade Agreement, as well as for the success of the AI Impact Summit to be hosted by India in 2026.
In a post on X, Modi said the two countries had reaffirmed their strong commitment to advancing the Green Strategic Partnership. “Had a very good conversation with Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen of Denmark today. We reaffirmed our strong commitment to strengthening our Green Strategic Partnership and to an early conclusion of the India-EU Free Trade Agreement. Conveyed best wishes for Denmark’s Presidency of the Council of the European Union. Also discussed our shared interest in bringing an early end to the conflict in Ukraine,” he wrote.
The official account of the Denmark Prime Minister’s Office said the two leaders exchanged views on global challenges. “PM Frederiksen, after talk with Narendra Modi: ‘We reaffirmed the strength of our relations and Green Strategic Partnership. Exchanged views on global challenges. I emphasized importance of cooperation, also on addressing global consequences of Russia’s war against Ukraine,’” the post read.
Diplomatic relations between India and Denmark, established in September 1949, are rooted in historical ties, shared democratic traditions, and a common commitment to regional and international peace and stability. Bilateral relations were elevated to a “Green Strategic Partnership” during the virtual summit held in September 2020 between Modi and Frederiksen. The ongoing development of India-Denmark relations continues to be guided by this partnership. (ANI)
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