Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Danish Prime Minster Mette Frederiksen held bilateral talks at Hyderabad House on Saturday. The duo also witnessed an exchange of agreements following the discussions. Frederiksen, who arrived in India earlier today, is on a 3-day visit, during which she will also hold talks with President Ram Nath Kovind.

Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Arindam Bagchi tweeted: "Towards nurturing India-Denmark Green Strategic Partnership! PM @narendramodi welcomes Danish PM @Statsmin Mette Frederiksen for their bilateral engagement."PM Modi received Mette Frederiksen at the Rashtrapati Bhavan in Delhi, where she was accorded a ceremonial welcome. She also paid tributes to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat.

Earlier in the day, Frederiksen met External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar. The spokesperson of the external affairs Arindam Bagchi said Frederiksen's visit is an opportunity to review and further the India-Denmark Green Strategic Partnership. Frederiksen will call on President Ram Nath Kovind. She will also interact with leaders, students and members of civil society.

India termed Mette Frederiksen's visit very important as she is the first head of state visiting India since COVID-19 restrictions are in place since last March. Notably, India and Denmark have strong trade and investment ties. More than 200 Danish companies are present in India and over 60 Indian companies have a presence in Denmark.

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