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Denmark Ambassador Reflects on First Year, India-Denmark Green Partnership

Denmark's Ambassador to India, Rasmus Abildgaard Kristensen, has reflected on completing his first year in the role, expressing appreciation for the warmth and partnerships. Bilateral relations were elevated to a Green Strategic Partnership in 2020 during a virtual summit between the prime ministers of both nations. Prime Minister Narendra Modi's official visit to Denmark in 2022 included bilateral talks and the hosting of the 2nd India-Nordic Summit. The visit resulted in the exchange of several agreements covering areas like green shipping, skill development, and cultural exchange.

Key Points: Denmark Ambassador Completes First Year in India

  • Ambassador completes first year
  • Green Strategic Partnership established 2020
  • PM Modi's 2022 Denmark visit
  • Bilateral agreements exchanged
  • 2nd India-Nordic Summit held
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Honoured to conclude my first year: Denmark Ambassador Rasmus Abildgaard Kristensen

Ambassador Rasmus Abildgaard Kristensen marks one year, highlighting the India-Denmark Green Strategic Partnership and high-level diplomatic visits.

"Honoured to conclude my first year as Denmark's Ambassador to India. - Rasmus Abildgaard Kristensen"

New Delhi, February 10

Denmark's Ambassador to India Rasmus Abildgaard Kristensen has expressed happiness over completing one year in the country.

In a post on social media platform X, he wrote, "Honoured to conclude my first year as Denmark's Ambassador to India. Thankful for the warmth, partnerships and shared ambition across India. Looking back with appreciation, and ahead with optimism. In this short video, I reflect on the year gone by and what lies ahead."

Diplomatic relations between India and Denmark were established in September 1949 and are based on historical links, common democratic traditions and shared desire for regional, as well as international peace and stability.

Bilateral relations were elevated to the level of "Green Strategic Partnership" during the Virtual Summit held on 28 September 2020 between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Prime Minister of Denmark, Mette Frederiksen.

The current development of renewed India-Denmark relations has been guided by the "Green Strategic Partnership".

Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid an official visit to Denmark on May 3 and 4, 2022. The visit included two components- bilateral talks with PM Frederiksen and the 2nd India-Nordic Summit hosted by India and Denmark. During the bilateral talks, the two Prime Ministers reviewed the progress of India-Denmark Green Strategic Partnership and exchanged views on regional and global issues of mutual interest.

Queen Margrethe II received the Prime Minister and hosted an official dinner in his honour. PM Narendra Modi also interacted with the Indian community in Copenhagen and addressed an India-Denmark Business Forum held at the headquarters of the Danish Industry (DI).

Agreements and MoUs in the fields of migration and mobility, green shipping, cultural exchange programme, water resource management, skill development, animal husbandry and dairying were exchanged.

On May 4, Prime Minister Modi attended the 2nd India-Nordic Summit along with the Prime Ministers of Denmark, Iceland, Norway, Sweden and Finland and reviewed India-Nordic relations. A Joint Statement reiterating strong commitment to multilateralism and international cooperation, and a robust partnership with Nordic countries to help promote innovation, economic growth, climate-friendly solutions and mutually beneficial trade and investments was issued.

On the sidelines of the Summit, the Prime Minister Modi held bilateral talks with his counterparts from Finland, Iceland, Sweden and Norway.

- ANI

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Priya S
A year already! Time flies. The agreements on skill development and water management are particularly crucial for India. We have so much to learn from Denmark's model. Wishing the Ambassador a productive next year filled with more meaningful exchanges.
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Rohit P
Green shipping and animal husbandry MoUs sound promising. But I hope these partnerships translate into tangible benefits for our farmers and coastal communities, not just remain on paper. The proof will be in the implementation. 🤞
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Sarah B
As someone working in the sustainability sector, the India-Denmark partnership is one to watch. The Nordic Summit outcomes show a clear, shared vision. It's more than diplomacy; it's about building a future-proof economy. Great to see this optimism.
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Vikram M
Strong ties with a country like Denmark, which prioritizes innovation and clean technology, align perfectly with India's goals. The cultural exchange programme is also a nice touch—our art, cinema, and food have so much to share! 🎭
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Michael C
The historical links since 1949 are impressive. In today's complex world, such stable, value-based relationships are invaluable. Here's to many more years of cooperation and shared growth between the two democracies.

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