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Context

  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Mette Frederiksen, his Danish counterpart, and the two leaders are anticipated to address a wide variety of matters of mutual interest in order to strengthen the bilateral relationship.

 

What is the Background?

  • During a virtual meeting in September 2020, a "Green Strategic Partnership" was formed.
  • During Prime Minister Frederiksen's visit to India in October 2021, this partnership was transformed into a results-oriented five-year action plan.

 

What are the latest developments?

  • The new Green Strategic Partnership between India and Denmark is assisting in the development of a stronger long-term partnership between the two nations.
  • The alliance will strengthen cooperation in renewable energy, environmental policy, commerce, climate policy, and research and technology, according to the announcement.
  • As part of a five-year Joint Action Plan, both countries agreed to expand existing partnerships into the health and agricultural sectors, as well as sign four government-to-government agreements that will contribute to deepening cooperation in the areas of water, science and technology, and climate change.
  • As part of a five-year Joint Action Plan, both countries agreed to expand existing partnerships into the health and agricultural sectors, as well as sign four government-to-government agreements that will contribute to deepening cooperation in the areas of water, science and technology, and climate change.

 

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