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The year 2024 will complete 75 years of diplomatic relations between India and Denmark
75 Years Of India Denmark Relations
- India’s External Affairs Minister met the visiting Danish Foreign Minister at the sidelines of the Raisina Dialogue 2024 in New Delhi.
- A joint logo was unveiled by the ministers to mark the 75 years of diplomatic ties between the nations.
- The two countries agreed to expand their partnership into new areas, including defence, security and new technology.
- To explore the possibilities of a Danish contribution to the Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative.
The Raisina Dialogue
- Origin: The name of the conference is derived from Raisina Hill, a New Delhi seat of the Government of India & the Presidential Palace, Rashtrapati Bhavan.
- It is an annual event and India’s flagship Geopolitics and Geoeconomics conference. The first Session was held in 2016.
- Host: The Observer Research Foundation (ORF) and the Ministry of External Affairs,
- Objective: To share unique perspectives, concerns, and experiences build consensus, and strengthen communities for our common future.
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India Denmark Relations
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India Denmark Relations: Political and Bilateral Ties
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- Green Strategic Partnership: The relationship was elevated to the level of “Green Strategic Partnership” in 2020
- An agreement was finalised for a mid-term review of the Green Strategic Partnership at the earliest in 2024.
- Agreed to work towards a Comprehensive Green Strategic Partnership once the existing Joint Action Plan ends in 2026
- Minister-level Consultations: Joint Commission Meeting at the Foreign Ministers’ level since 2008 and the Foreign Office Consultations at Secretary-level provide the broad framework for bilateral consultations encompassing all areas of mutual interest.
- Mobility and Migration Agreement: A mobility and migration partnership agreement was signed to explore the recruitment of Indian healthcare professionals for employment in Denmark.
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India Denmark Relations: Commercial and Economic Relations
- Trade: The total volume of bilateral trade in goods and services between India and Denmark rose to around USD 6.64 billion in 2022, registering a CAGR of around 33.87% yearly.
- Indian Exports: Textiles, apparel and yarns related, vehicles and components, metal goods, iron and steel, leather and footwear, and travel goods.
- Indian Imports: Medicinal/pharmaceutical products, power generating machinery, industrial machinery, metal waste and ore, and organic chemical
- Indian Diaspora: The size of the Indian community in Denmark, inclusive of both NRIs and PIOs is approx 18,492.
Also Read: Raisina Dialogue 2024: Background, Date, and Theme
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February 23, 2024