<p>Denmark's Minister for Industry, Business and Financial Affairs, Morten Bødskov who is on an India visit has said that he sees India as a "partner" in "green future" with his country bringing the clean technology and India the scale. Speaking to WION, he said, "you'll see more collaboration between Denmark and Indian companies, we see more private to private collaboration...investing together in a more green future, especially when it comes to tackling climate change, finding ways towards a stronger green way of living, sustainable way of living."</p>

<p>The minister participated at the Re Invest 2024 conference in Gandhinagar, which is the biggest meeting on non renewable energy in India. Bødskov also met with Indian External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar, water and shipping minister to discuss new opportunities, with focus on deepening economic and technological ties. During the talks his focus was also on green shipping.</p>

<p>The minister explained that India and Denmark can work together to fight the issue of climate change. He said, "We share the same values, the need to tackle climate change, we share many of the same views on bringing technology, scale together, and that's where we can make a difference."</p>

<p>There's a significant presence of Danish companies in India, with nearly 200 Danish firms active in the world's 5th largest economy, contributing to job creation and promoting Danish green technologies. "The Green strategic partnership is the new framework for many of the India Denmark activities that Danish companies are doing in India now. So my visit is &nbsp;part of bringing our relationship into a new level here in India,"&nbsp;the minister said.&nbsp;</p>


Denmark's Minister for Industry, Business and Financial Affairs, Morten Bødskov who is on an India visit has said that he sees India as a "partner" in "green future" with his country bringing the clean technology and India the scale.

Denmark's Minister for Industry, Business and Financial Affairs, Morten Bødskov who is on an India visit has said that he sees India as a "partner" in "green future" with his country bringing the clean technology and India the scale. Speaking to WION, he said, "you'll see more collaboration between Denmark and Indian companies, we see more private to private collaboration...investing together in a more green future, especially when it comes to tackling climate change, finding ways towards a stronger green way of living, sustainable way of living." The minister participated at the Re Invest 2024 conference in Gandhinagar, which is the biggest meeting on non renewable energy in India. Bødskov also met with Indian External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar, water and shipping minister to discuss new opportunities, with focus on deepening economic and technological ties. During the talks his focus was also on green shipping. The minister explained that India and Denmark can work together to fight the issue of climate change. He said, "We share the same values, the need to tackle climate change, we share many of the same views on bringing technology, scale together, and that's where we can make a difference." There's a significant presence of Danish companies in India, with nearly 200 Danish firms active in the world's 5th largest economy, contributing to job creation and promoting Danish green technologies. "The Green strategic partnership is the new framework for many of the India Denmark activities that Danish companies are doing in India now. So my visit is part of bringing our relationship into a new level here in India," the minister said.

Denmark's Industry minister sees India as a partner in 'green future'

<p>Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen reached&nbsp;Rashtrapati Bhawan in New Delhi, India, where she was welcomed by Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi.</p>

<p>She was received by&nbsp;Minister of state (MoS) for external affairs Meenakshi Lekhi at the airport.</p>

<p>Frederiksen is on a three-day visit to India,&nbsp;becoming the first head of government to visit New Delhi in over 20 months. The last time any foreign leader visited India was Myanmar's President Win Myint from February 26&nbsp;to 29, 2020 and the&nbsp;then US President Donald Trump. The reason behind the lack of visit of foreign leaders has been the coronavirus pandemic.</p>

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<p>"We consider India as a close partner. I see this visit as a milestone for Denmark-India bilateral relations," the Danish PM said on Saturday morning.</p>

<p>She also visited Rajghat to pay respects in form of floral tribute to&nbsp;Mahatma Gandhi.</p>

<p>Her visit comes after India's&nbsp;Minister of external affairs S Jaishankar visited Denmark at the beginning of this year.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/with-normalcy-underway-denmark-pm-to-become-first-world-leader-to-visit-india-in-20-months-419079">With normalcy underway, Denmark PM to become first world leader to visit India in 20 months</a></strong></p>

<p>The Danish PM is now in India to discuss details about 'Green Strategic Partnership'. The two countries had held a virtual summit on the topic in September 2020 as the two sides want to work together&nbsp;on&nbsp;green growth by focusing on an ambitious implementation of the Paris Agreement and the UN Sustainable Development Goals.</p>

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<p>"In a few weeks now COP26 Glasgow coming up and I am hopeful that we can use this meeting to agree on how we can support the rest of the world," she said.</p>

<p>The Danish PM will also hold bilateral talks with the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in addition to interacting with think tanks, students and members of civil society. The two leaders are scheduled to meet at 11:30 am (IST) at the&nbsp;Hyderabad House which will be followed by a exchange of Agreements and Press Statement.</p>

<p>"Last year I and&nbsp;PM Modi signed and agree on a green strategic partnership. We see an ambitious Indian government to take great responsibility when it comes to green transition in India and rest of the world," she said.</p>

<p>She sat down for a detailed discussion with the Indian PM at the Hyderabad House in New Delhi. "India and Denmark continued its cooperation even during the pandemic. In our virtual summit an year ago, we had taken the historic decision of green strategic partnership," PM Modi said. "During the COVID19 pandemic, India and Denmark have continued their cooperation. During our virtual summit, we had decided to establish a Green Strategic Partnership between our two countries. Today, we reviewed and reiterated our commitment on this."</p>

<p>Furthering ideas of Indian OM, the Danish leader said, "We are two democratic nations that believe in an international system based on rules. Cooperation between India and Denmark is a great example of how green growth and green transition can go hand in hand."</p>


Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen reached Rashtrapati Bhawan in New Delhi, India, where she was welcomed by Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi. She was received by Minister of state (MoS) for external affairs Meenakshi Lekhi at the airport.

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen reached Rashtrapati Bhawan in New Delhi, India, where she was welcomed by Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi. She was received by Minister of state (MoS) for external affairs Meenakshi Lekhi at the airport. Frederiksen is on a three-day visit to India, becoming the first head of government to visit New Delhi in over 20 months. The last time any foreign leader visited India was Myanmar's President Win Myint from February 26 to 29, 2020 and the then US President Donald Trump. The reason behind the lack of visit of foreign leaders has been the coronavirus pandemic. WATCH | "We consider India as a close partner. I see this visit as a milestone for Denmark-India bilateral relations," the Danish PM said on Saturday morning. She also visited Rajghat to pay respects in form of floral tribute to Mahatma Gandhi. Her visit comes after India's Minister of external affairs S Jaishankar visited Denmark at the beginning of this year. Also read | With normalcy underway, Denmark PM to become first world leader to visit India in 20 months The Danish PM is now in India to discuss details about 'Green Strategic Partnership'. The two countries had held a virtual summit on the topic in September 2020 as the two sides want to work together on green growth by focusing on an ambitious implementation of the Paris Agreement and the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Greetings to our Green Partner! MOS @M_Lekhi receives the Danish PM @Statsmin H.E. Ms. Mette Frederiksen on her first State Visit to India. An opportunity to review and further the India-Denmark Green Strategic Partnership. pic.twitter.com/LsxMfbDWR4 — Arindam Bagchi (@MEAIndia) October 8, 2021 × "In a few weeks now COP26 Glasgow coming up and I am hopeful that we can use this meeting to agree on how we can support the rest of the world," she said. The Danish PM will also hold bilateral talks with the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in addition to interacting with think tanks, students and members of civil society. The two leaders are scheduled to meet at 11:30 am (IST) at the Hyderabad House which will be followed by a exchange of Agreements and Press Statement. "Last year I and PM Modi signed and agree on a green strategic partnership. We see an ambitious Indian government to take great responsibility when it comes to green transition in India and rest of the world," she said. She sat down for a detailed discussion with the Indian PM at the Hyderabad House in New Delhi. "India and Denmark continued its cooperation even during the pandemic. In our virtual summit an year ago, we had taken the historic decision of green strategic partnership," PM Modi said. "During the COVID19 pandemic, India and Denmark have continued their cooperation. During our virtual summit, we had decided to establish a Green Strategic Partnership between our two countries. Today, we reviewed and reiterated our commitment on this." Furthering ideas of Indian OM, the Danish leader said, "We are two democratic nations that believe in an international system based on rules. Cooperation between India and Denmark is a great example of how green growth and green transition can go hand in hand."

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