Archive · 17 Nov 2025
India, Denmark Boost Defence, Tech, Arctic Cooperation
India and Denmark, who are good friends, met in New Delhi to talk about how they can work together more.
They want to help each other with making their countries safer and stronger, especially with new technologies.
They also want to be friends in a cold place called the Arctic.
Both countries promised to fight against bad guys who cause trouble.
They are also working together to be kind to the planet and make buying and selling things between them easier.
This is all part of their plan to be strong partners for a long time.
India and Denmark held their 8th Foreign Office Consultations in New Delhi.
Both nations agreed to enhance cooperation in defence, security, new and emerging technologies, and the Arctic.
They reaffirmed their commitment to combating terrorism in all its forms.
The discussions covered strengthening the India-Denmark Green Strategic Partnership and the Joint Action Plan.
Both sides expressed support for an early conclusion of the India-EU Free Trade Agreement.
- Who
- India and Denmark
- What
- Agreed to enhance cooperation in defence, security, new and emerging technologies, and the Arctic.
- When
- Monday
- Where
- New Delhi, India
- Why
- To strengthen bilateral ties and cooperation under the India-Denmark Green Strategic Partnership and Joint Action Plan.
Arguments For Deeper Cooperation
Concerns/Alternative Focus
Focus on New and Emerging Technologies
Arguments For Deeper Cooperation
Both nations see strategic advantage in enhancing cooperation in new and emerging technologies.
Concerns/Alternative Focus
Details on specific technologies or potential risks are not elaborated, leaving room for future discussions or potential disagreements on implementation.
Cooperation on the Arctic
Arguments For Deeper Cooperation
Both countries agree to cooperate in the Arctic region, highlighting shared interests.
Concerns/Alternative Focus
The specific areas of cooperation or challenges in the Arctic are not detailed, indicating potential future negotiations.
- Meeting Type
- 8th Foreign Office Consultations
- Location
- New Delhi, India
- Date
- Monday
- Co-Chaired By
- Sibi George (India), Lotte Machon (Denmark)
- Key Partnerships
- India-Denmark Green Strategic Partnership, Joint Action Plan (2021-26)
- Areas of Enhanced Cooperation
- Defence, Security, New/Emerging Technologies, Arctic, Political Engagement, Trade, Investment, Renewable Energy, Sustainability, Clean Technologies, Circular Economy, Shipping, Water, Agriculture, Food Processing, R&D, Mobility.