Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Bhupender Yadav held a meeting with Lars Aagaard Møller, Denmark’s Minister for Climate, Energy and Utilities, and Wopke Hoekstra, EU Commissioner for Climate Action, on the sidelines of COP30. The leaders discussed key agenda items of the ongoing UN climate conference and aspects of the India-EU climate partnership.
In a post on X, Minister Yadav said, “Had an engaging discussion with Mr Lars Aagaard Møller, Minister for Climate, Energy and Utilities of Denmark, EU, and Mr. Wopke Hoekstra, EU Commissioner for Climate Action, on the sidelines of COP30 in Belém. Our deliberations focused on crucial agenda items in the ongoing COP, and also important aspects related to the India-EU climate partnerships.”
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The meeting follows the 8th India-Denmark Foreign Office Consultations held in New Delhi, co-chaired by Ambassador Sibi George and State Secretary for Foreign Policy Lotte Machon. During the consultations, both sides reviewed ongoing cooperation under the India-Denmark Green Strategic Partnership and the Joint Action Plan (2021-26).
The Ministry of External Affairs stated that India and Denmark reaffirmed their commitment to expand collaboration in areas including political engagement, trade and investment, renewable energy, sustainability, clean technologies, circular economy, shipping, water, agriculture and animal husbandry, food processing, research and development, and mobility.
India and Denmark established diplomatic relations in September 1949, built on historical ties, shared democratic values, and a common commitment to regional and international peace. Bilateral relations were elevated to a Green Strategic Partnership during a virtual summit in September 2020 between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, providing the framework for the renewed cooperation currently underway.
