Prime Minister Narendra Modi will embark on a three-day visit to Germany, Denmark and France from May 2

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will embark on a three-day visit to Germany, Denmark and France from May 2

On his first overseas trip this year, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will embark on a three-day visit to Germany, Denmark and France from May 2 in the face of the crisis in Ukraine and the determined response of Europe to it.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MEA) announced his visit on Wednesday, stating that the Prime Minister would first travel to Germany, then Denmark, and a brief stop in Paris on his return trip on May 4.  In Paris, President Modi will meet with French President Emmanuel Macron, who was re-elected to the top on Monday after defeating rival Marine Le Pen in a fierce presidential election. In a statement, the MEA said, “In Berlin, the Prime Minister will hold bilateral talks with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz,  and two leaders will co-chair the 6th edition of the German Intergovernmental Consultations (IGC). “.

 The bi-annual intergovernmental meeting is a unique dialogue format with several ministers from both sides. This is the Prime Minister’s first intergovernmental meeting with Prime Minister Olaf Scholz and the first such intergovernmental talks by the New German Government inaugurated in December 2021.  During his visit, Prime Minister Modi and Prime Minister Olaf Scholz worked together on a business event. The Prime Minister also speaks to and interacts with the German Indian community.

 This is Modi’s first meeting with Scholz, who took over the lead from his predecessor, Angela Merkel, last December. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine could be revealed in Modi’s talks with  European leaders in all three countries.  European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said in a Lysine dialogue on Monday, reflecting the EU’s rigorous approach to dealing with Russia’s aggression, Europe made Moscow’s “provocative and unjustified” against Ukraine. He said he would guarantee that the aggression had not yet been publicly criticized. Russia’s attack on Ukraine calls for the resolution of conflicts through dialogue and diplomacy.

 The Prime Minister will contact and interact with the German Indian community. ” In 2021, India and Germany celebrate the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations, and since 2000 they have been strategic partners. “This visit will be an opportunity to improve and strengthen cooperation across a wide range of areas and to exchange views on regional and global issues of common interest to the two governments,” MEA said. .. Modi is travelling from Germany to Copenhagen at the invitation of  Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen. He will also attend the 2nd Indian Nordic Summit hosted by Denmark.

The MEA said the bilateral elements of the visit included a meeting with Frederiksen and an audience with Margrethe II.  “The Green Strategic Partnership was the first between India and Denmark. This visit provides an opportunity for both sides to see progress and explore ways to further expand diverse collaboration,” MEA said. Says. The Prime Minister will then travel to Copenhagen at the invitation of Danish Prime Minister  Mette Frederiksen.

 He will attend the 2nd India Nordic Summit hosted by Denmark. The bilateral elements of the visit include a meeting with Prime Minister Frederiksen and an audience with Queen Margrethe II. At the 2nd Indian Nordic Summit, Modi will also interact with other Nordic leaders, Icelandic Prime Minister Katrin Jacobs Dottil and Prime Minister Jonas Gar Stole. Prime Minister Magdalena Anderson of Norway and Sweden, and Prime Minister Sanna Marin of Finland.

 A high-level visit to Germany, led by Prime Minister Modi, amid the crisis in Russia and Ukraine, provides an opportunity for both governments to exchange views, improving and strengthening wide-ranging cooperation from both New Delhi and Berlin. It is considered. Regional and global issues of mutual concern. It is important to note that 2021 will also mark the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries.

 “During the visit, the Prime Minister will attend business forums in India and Denmark and will also address members of the Indian Diaspora.” At the Indian Scandinavian Summit, Modi also interacted with other Scandinavian leaders, including Prime Minister Katrín Jacobs Dottil of Iceland, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre of Norway, and Prime Minister Magdalena Anderson of Sweden, and Prime Minister Sanna Marin of Finland. increase. The MEA said the summit will focus on issues such as post-pandemic economic recovery, climate change, innovation and technology, renewable energy,  evolving global security scenarios, and India-Nordic cooperation in the Arctic. The bilateral elements of the visit include a meeting with Prime Minister Frederiksen and an audience with Queen Margrethe II.

The visit provides both sides with the opportunity to see progress and explore ways to further develop diverse partnerships. During his visit, the  Prime Minister will attend the India-Denmark Business Forum and address members of the Indian Diaspora. Previously, Prime Minister Modi visited Stockholm in April 2018 for the first edition of the India Nordic Summit.  “On his return trip on May 4, the Prime Minister will make a short stop in Paris to meet French President Emmanuel Macron,” MEA said.

“India and France are celebrating diplomatic relations this year in 1975, and the talks between the two leaders will set the agenda for a more ambitious strategic partnership,” he said.  India and France are celebrating the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations this year, and the talks between the two leaders set the agenda for a more ambitious strategic partnership.

According to the schedule of Jaishankar, the ministry said it would visit Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina during his visit to Bangladesh. Also, A.K. Also meets with Foreign Minister  Abdul Momen. Minister’s visit to Bangladesh can be seen in the context of frequent bilateral visits and high-level exchanges, as the two countries commemorate 50 years of diplomatic relations.

 The Ministry of Foreign Affairs last visited Bangladesh in March 2021.  The Foreign Minister will be Bhutan’s first senior foreign visitor since March 2020, reflecting the great importance of this bilateral relationship between the two countries. During the visit, the Foreign Minister will welcome the audience with His Majesty King Jigme Khesar Namgel Wanchak and  Prime Minister Lyonchen of Bhutan to Visit Lotay Tshering.

 Jahan Karl will also be his corresponding Dr Lyonpo then meet Tandy Dorji.  India and Bhutan share a unique and proven bilateral relationship characterized by maximum trust, goodwill and mutual understanding. During the visit, the two sides will discuss all issues of mutual interest, including the upcoming high-level exchanges, economic development, and hydropower cooperation.

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