Copenhagen [Denmark], May 3 (ANI): Business leaders of India and Denmark discussed several issues including wind energy, solar energy and other green technologies during the Business Forum event between the two countries on Tuesday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi jointly participated with Prime Minister of Denmark Mette Frederiksen, and Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark, in the India-Denmark Business Forum at the Confederation of Danish Industry.
Addressing a press briefing here after several high-level meetings between the two countries, Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra said, “At comprehensive CEOs’ business roundtable meet. All issues-wind energy, manufacturing of green technologies in India with India-Denmark support, bringing together capabilities of both in solar energy, making conventional manufacturing processes more green, were discussed.” “I have no hesitation in saying that in the years to come, you will see good tendencies not only in trade but also progress in the Danish investment in India and extensive support in the field of technology,” he said.
Kwatra said PM Modi’s visit starts a new chapter in India-Denmark Green Strategic Partnership and sets an ambitious agenda of cooperation that is mutually beneficial for both countries. During the India-Denmark Business Forum, the Prime Minister emphasized the complementary skillsets of the two economies and invited Danish companies to take advantage of India’s enormous opportunities in areas like green technologies, cold chains, waste to wealth, shipping and ports, among others.
He highlighted the business-friendly approach of India and exhorted business communities of both sides to explore collaboration opportunities. Prime Minister Frederiksen highlighted the role of the business communities in forming a bridge between the two countries.
The event saw the participation of businesses from both countries in areas like Green Technology, Innovation and Digitization, Energy Independence and Renewable Energy, Water, Environment and Agriculture and Infrastructure, Transportation & Services. (ANI)
PM Modi invites Danish businesses to invest in India
PM Narendra Modi and Danish PM Mette Frederiksen on Tuesday interacted with top CEOs of India and Denmark and during the meeting, PM Modi invited Danish businesses to invest in India, said newly appointed Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra. Kwatra was addressing a press briefing at the conclusion of the second leg of Prime Minister Modi’s Europe visit on Tuesday (local time).
“In the high profile business event, two PMs (PM Modi and Danish PM) also interacted with top CEOs of India and Denmark. During this interaction, PM Modi invited Danish businesses to associate with and invest in India’s economic growth story,” Kwatra said.
He said that 17 Danish CEOs and 13 Indian CEOs were also present at this business event. “It was also clearly recognised at the event that India and Denmark and the private sector stakeholders need to highlight and project the success and strength of commercial partnerships between both the countries to the whole world,” Kwatra added.
Foreign Secretary gave further details about PM Modi’s visit to Denmark. He said that after the business event, PM Modi interacted with the Indian diaspora with great energy and enthusiasm.
Kwatra informed that tomorrow, PM Modi will participate in the second India-Nordic summit with the Prime Ministers of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Sweden and Norway. However, prior to the start of the summit, PM Modi will also hold bilateral summit meetings with the leaders of Norway, Iceland, Finland and Sweden. (ANI)
