Copenhagen (Denmark): External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar met the Danish Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen to discuss India and Denmark relations and also lauded Denmark's strong solidarity and support on combating terrorism.
"Delighted to meet FM Lars Lokke Rasmussen in Copenhagen this evening. Denmark's strong solidarity and support on combating terrorism has been truly commendable. Our wide-ranging conversation on bilateral ties and global issues testifies to the strength of our relationship," EAM Jaishankar said in a post on X.
The EAM arrived here in the second leg of his three-nation tour to the Netherlands, Denmark and Germany. Earlier in the day, the EAM met with the Speaker of the Danish Parliament Folketing, Soren Gade, expressing appreciation for Denmark's solidarity against terrorism.
"A very warm meeting with Speaker Soren Gade in Copenhagen today. Appreciate his solidarity as India resolutely combats terrorism. Also value his sustained support for building India-Denmark relations," EAM Jaishankar said in another post on X.
Later, EAM Jaishankar engaged with the Indian community in Copenhagen, noting their role in enhancing cultural connections.
"Great to meet with Indian community representatives in Copenhagen. They hold the Indian flag high in Denmark and shape our positive image in this country," he added.
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen received the EAM, and key discussions focused on advancing the India-Denmark Green Strategic Partnership. Following this, Jaishankar met with Morten Bodskov, the Danish Minister for Industry, Business and Financial Affairs, in Copenhagen.
Both Ministers discussed deepening existing areas of cooperation and exploring new possibilities.
"I was Pleased to meet Minister for Industry, Business and Financial Affairs Morten Bodskov in Copenhagen today. We discussed deepening existing areas of cooperation and exploring new possibilities," EAM Jaishankar wrote on X.
Jaishankar is on an official visit to the Netherlands, Denmark, and Germany from May 19 to 24. In a post on X, EAM Jaishankar thanked Prime Minister Frederiksen for "warmly receiving" him in Copenhagen. During the meeting, EAM Jaishankar also conveyed personal greetings from Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Jaishankar also met with the Netherlands Prime Minister Dick Schoof in The Hague, thanking him for the European nation's unequivocal condemnation of the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir.
