When India pulls citizens out of poverty, it goes down across the world, PM Modi in Copenhagen

Prime Minister Narendra Modi tried his hands on a dhol today in Copenhagen, Denmark. Watch

Prime Minister Narendra Modi tried his hands on a dhol today in Copenhagen, Denmark. Watch

"When I had spoken of Digital India, some people had raised all kinds of questions. 'Digital, in India?' I'd like to say that 5-6 years back we were one of the most backward nations in terms of per capita data consumption. But today, the situation has changed," PM Modi in Copenhagen.

"India consumes more mobile data than combined data consumed by several big nations. New users are not from cities but from far off villages. It hasn't only empowered villages & poor of India but also opened the gate to a major digital market. This is a real story of New India," he informed.

"You should inspire at least five of your friends to visit India...and people will say 'Chalo India'. This is the work you all 'Rashtradoot' have to do," PM Modi said while interacting with Indian diaspora.

"I want to tell our Danish friends to come to India to jointly find answers to the problems of the planet," he mentioned.

Continuing speaking at the Indian community event, PM Modi said, "When I meet world leaders they never tire of narrating about the peaceful and hardworking nature of the Indians. Inclusiveness and cultural diversity is the strength of the Indian community."

"Imagine, if we wouldn't have been able to take vaccination to every family in India, what would've been its impact on the world. Had India not worked on made in India & effective vaccines, not had a large scale production, what would've been the situation in several countries," PM Modi said.

"I talk about 'LIFE' - Lifestyle for the environment; we have to give up the consumption-oriented approach, use and throw is negative for the planet. Our consumption should be determined by our needs, not the size of our pocket," he added.

"When India pulls its citizens out of poverty, the poverty across the world goes down. When poor in India are given several facilities like housing, sanitation, clean drinking water, free health care & financial inclusion, it gives a new trust to several countries of the world," the Prime Minister said.

"I want to tell our Danish friends to come to India to jointly find answers to the problems of the planet," Modi mentioned.

Addressing the Indian community in Copenhagen, Denmark, PM Modi said, "Last year, when international travel became possible, PM Frederiksen was 1st Head of government whom we had the opportunity to welcome in India. It shows strengthening of India-Denmark relations. What's special is that our Green Strategic Partnership is guided by her personal priorities & values."

"Danish PM Mette Frederiksen's presence here is the evidence of the love and respect she has for people of India," PM Modi said.

"When I meet world leaders they never tire of narrating about the peaceful and hardworking nature of the Indians. Inclusiveness and cultural diversity is the strength of the Indian community," PM Modi in Copenhagen.

"It's a great pleasure to be here today with you. I am very honoured that we are able to welcome you, my friend, Prime Minister Modi to Denmark. Once again, welcome! I am also very happy that we are with all of you this afternoon," Danish PM Mette Frederiksen said in Copenhagen.

"I think together today we show how strong ties we have-of friendship, of families. All this is not least because of all of you. Thank you to all Indians living in Denmark & working in Denmark, making a real positive contribution to Danish society. Thank you all of you," she said.

PM Narendra Modi and Danish PM Mette Frederiksen at an interaction with the Indian community. 

PM Narendra Modi meets the Indian community after the conclusion of the India-Denmark Business Forum in Copenhagen.

PM Modi and Danish PM Mette Frederiksen meet top business leaders from India and Denmark.

I always thought FOMO was about Friday nights or parties but I realise that it’s about India, replied Danish PM Mette Frederiksen on PM Modi's 'FOMO statement'.

These days the term FOMO or ‘fear of missing out’ is gaining traction on social media. Looking at India’s reforms and investment opportunities, I can say that those who don’t invest in our nation will certainly miss out, said PM Modi at India-Denmark Business Forum in Copenhagen.

"We made an appeal to take the path of dialogues and strategy for an immediate ceasefire and solution to the problem in Ukraine," said PM Modi in Copenhagen, Denmark.

In his opening remarks in Denmark, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that more than 200 Danish companies are working in different sectors in India. These companies are benefiting from increased ease of doing business and economic reforms in India.

During the India-Denmark virtual summit in October 2020, we had termed our relations a Green Strategic Partnership. During our discussions today, we also reviewed the joint work plan of our Green Strategic Partnership, he said.

"I am delighted that in various areas, especially in renewable energy, health, ports, shipping, circular economy and water management, there have been important development," PM Modi added.

Further speaking on India-Denmark relations, PM Mete Frederiksen said, "I look forward to continuing the discussion between the two of us tomorrow also with our Nordic colleagues at the Indo-Nordic Summit 2022."

Denmark & India are moving fast in transforming our Green Strategic Partnership into some concrete results. Indian government has high ambitions for the green transition. I am proud that Danish solutions play a key role in realising these important ambitions, said Danish PM Mette Frederiksen, as both nations exchanged MoUs.

"We discussed consequences of horrible crimes committed against civilians & serious humanitarian crisis in Ukraine. The reports on killings of civilians in Bucha are deeply shocking. We have condemned these killings & we stress the need for an independent investigation, she said.

"Denmark and the entire European Union strongly condemn Russia's unlawful and unprovoked invasion of Ukraine. My message is very clear - Putin has to stop this war and end the killings. I hope that India will influence Russia also in this discussion," Frederiksen added.

India and Denmark exchange Letters of Intent and MoUs in the presence of PM Narendra Modi and Danish PM Mette Frederiksen, in Copenhagen.

Danish PM Mette Frederiksen gives a tour of her residence to PM Narendra Modi and showed the Pattachitra painting gifted by PM Modi during her last India visit.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Danish PM Mette Frederiksen hold a conversation at the latter's residence in Copenhagen, Denmark.

Upon his arrival in Denmark, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, accompanied by Danish counterpart Mete Frederiksen, took a tour of latter's residence and hold one-on-one talks.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi who arrived in Denmark on Tuesday, was received by Danish counterpart Mette Frederiksen.

The Prime Minister will take part in 2nd India-Nordic Summit along with Prime Ministers of Denmark, Iceland, Finland, Sweden and Norway.