Ahead of his three-day visit to Denmark, Germany and France, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he is visiting Europe at a time when the region is facing many challenges. PM Modi will leave for a three-nation tour on May 2. This is his first foreign trip this year. The visit comes after the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
PM Modi said in a statement, “My visit to Europe comes at a time when the region is facing many challenges and options. Through my engagements, I intend to strengthen the spirit of cooperation with our European partners, who are important partners in India’s pursuit of peace and prosperity.”
In the first leg of the visit, the Prime Minister will reach Germany on May 2. PM Modi will hold bilateral talks with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz in Berlin and the two leaders will co-chair the 6th edition of the India-Germany Intergovernmental Consultations (IGC). Several Indian ministers will also visit Germany that day and hold discussions with their German counterparts.
“I see this IGC as an early engagement within six months of the formation of the new government in Germany, which will be helpful in identifying our priorities for the medium and long term,” PM Modi said.
Prime Minister Modi will fly to Copenhagen in Denmark on May 3, where he will hold bilateral talks with his Danish counterpart Mette Fredriksen. Here Modi will also participate in the second India-Nordic summit. Prime Minister Modi will also interact with the Prime Ministers of other Nordic countries. Over the course of 24 hours, he will also participate in the India-Denmark Business Roundtable as well as hold meetings with the Indian community in Denmark.
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Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will make a brief halt in France on his way back to India on May 4. He will hold talks with French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris.
It is noteworthy that this visit of the Prime Minister is taking place at a time when most of Europe is united against Russia due to the invasion of Ukraine.