India-Denmark discussed EU trade deal, Ukraine

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said India and Denmark shared 'values of democracy, freedom of expression and the rule of law' and, said, "Together we both have several complementary strengths." The two leaders discussed a wide range of issues of mutual interest to boost bilateral relations, including the war in Ukraine, the India-European Union (EU) free trade deal and the situation in the Indo-Pacific. "We also discussed many regional and global issues including India-EU relations, Indo-Pacific and Ukraine. We hope that the negotiations on the India-EU Free Trade Agreement will be concluded at the earliest," Modi said at the press meet in Copenhagen.The prime minister took the opportunity to reiterate India's call for an 'immediate ceasefire in Ukraine' and urged both sides to return to dialogue and diplomacy to resolve the crisis.

Delegation level talks led by PMs @narendramodi & @Statsmin Mette Frederiksen begin.

Both sides to review progress in the Green Strategic Partnership. Will also discuss our wide-ranging cooperation in areas of skill development, climate, renewable energy, Arctic, P2P ties, etc. pic.twitter.com/rpNnSUT4Sn

— Arindam Bagchi (@MEAIndia) May 3, 2022

Earlier, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Danish counterpart Mette Frederiksen held delegation-level talks in Copenhagen to review progress in the Green Strategic Partnership between the two countries. Both sides to review progress in the Green Strategic Partnership. Will also discuss our wide-ranging cooperation in areas of skill development, climate, renewable energy, Arctic, P2P ties, etc. After wrapping up his Denmark trip, Modi will make a stopover in Paris to meet newly re-elected president Emmanuel Macron.