08.03.2024 : Denmark Deputy Speakers meet Maha Governor

Denmark Deputy Speakers meet Maha Governor

Three Deputy Speakers of Denmark Parliament Leif Lahn Jensen, Jeppe Soe and Karina Adsbol met Maharashtra Governor Ramesh Bais at Raj Bhavan Mumbai on Fri (8 Mar).

According to Deputy Speaker Leif Lahn Jensen, India and Denmark are celebrating 75 years of diplomatic relations this year. He said the delegation is visiting India to promote parliamentary cooperation, trade, business, cultural and academic collaboration.

The Ambassador of Denmark in India Freddy Svane told the Governor that Denmark is facing a shortage of skilled manpower. He said there has been an agreement with India on mobility and migration. He said the Green Strategic Partnership between the two countries is growing stronger.

Welcoming the Danish Parliamentary delegation to Maharashtra, the Governor said Denmark has been a trusted partner of India in trade. He said Maersk and L & T are household names in India. The Governor sought the cooperation of Denmark in skilling the youths of India. He said India will welcome assistance from Denmark in the Milk Revolution, Clean Energy, Education and Cultural Exchanges.

The Governor said in his capacity as Chancellor of 26 public universities, he would like to see greater cooperation between the universities in Denmark and those in Maharashtra.

Senior officials of Denmark parliament and Vice Consul of Denmark in Mumbai Henry Karkada were present.