India’s Relation with Europe

India’s Relation with Europe

India’s Relation with Europe – Today Current Affairs

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Source: Indian Express

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Why in news?

The visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Europe comes at a time when the region is experiencing its worst security crisis since the Cold War ended.

What is the PM’s three nation visit? The Hindu Analysis

Mr. Modi and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz reaffirmed the two countries’ alliance. Berlin also promised a ten-billion-euro investment in bilateral collaboration. Mr. Modi met with the leaders of Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland, and Iceland in Copenhagen for the Second India-Nordic Summit.

The Prime Minister had fruitful conversations with Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, during which the two leaders discussed India’s unique ‘Green Strategic Partnership’ with Denmark.

He also took part in a business roundtable between India and Denmark.

The Prime Minister met with French President Emmanuel Macron, who was just re-elected, in Paris. Today Current Affairs

In the wake of Russia’s actions against Ukraine, he discussed bilateral and mutual interests, as well as regional and global trends.

In 2020, India and Denmark will upgrade their relationship to a Green Strategic Partnership in order to advance political cooperation, expand economic relations and green growth, create jobs, and strengthen cooperation on global challenges and opportunities, with a focus on an ambitious implementation of the Paris Agreement and the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

What is the position of these nations over Russia’s aggression against Ukraine? The Hindu Analysis

Germany’s position—Like India, Germany has strong economic links with Russia, as it relies on Russia for over 40% of its gas imports.

While Russian aggressiveness has spurred Germany to increase its defence spending and join Western sanctions, it has been hesitant to deliver arms to Kyiv.

Mr. Scholz asked Russian President Vladimir Putin to put an end to the needless killings and evacuate the troops, saying that the only way out was through discussion. The Hindu Analysis

Sweden and Finland, two of the Nordic five, are considering abandoning their decades-long neutrality and seeking NATO membership.

India’s stance on the war- New Delhi has maintained a neutral stance on the conflict, drawing both condemnation and engagement from the West.

India has not voted on a UN Security Council resolution that condemns Russia’s aggression towards Ukraine, citing the importance of dialogue in resolving issues.

The West has paid multiple high-level trips to India, with some top officials pressuring New Delhi to reduce commerce with Russia.

What lies ahead for India? The Hindu Analysis

India has managed to forge strong ties with both the West and Russia in the post-Cold War environment of relative stability in Europe.

The West is now attempting to weaken Russia, while Moscow warns of a new world war.

New Delhi faces a difficult task in forging a stronger strategic future with Europe without jeopardizing its complex but crucial relationship with Russia.

 

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