NEW DELHI, Sep 16 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke on the phone today with Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen during which the two leaders stressed on the early conclusion of the India-EU FTA and also on bringing an early conclusion to the Ukraine conflict.
The PM said in a post on X, that he also conveyed his best wishes for Denmark’s Presidency of the Council of the European Union.
“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.”
The Danish PM said in a post on X: “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.”
An Indian readout said that the two 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 conveyed his best wishes for the success of Denmark’s ongoing Presidency of the Council of the European union and non-permanent membership of the United Nations Security Council.
“The leaders also discussed issues of regional and global importance. PM reiterated India’s consistent support for peaceful resolution of the Ukraine conflict and early restoration of peace and stability.
“Prime Minister Frederiksen reaffirmed Denmark’s strong support for the conclusion of a mutually beneficial India-EU Free Trade Agreement at the earliest, and for the success of the AI Impact Summit to be hosted by India in 2026.”
The phone call also comes days after the September 3 meeting between the Danish PM and the Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy who had visited Denmark for a meeting with Frederiksen ahead of a Nordic-Baltic Eight (NB8) leaders’ meeting.
Frederiksen’s government has provided significant military and financial aid to Kyiv, and has been a strong advocate for Ukraine’s membership in the EU and NATO.
During Denmark’s EU Council presidency in the latter half of 2025, a key focus will be advancing Ukraine’s EU accession negotiations.
(UNI )
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