New Delhi is emerging as a key partner for Denmark and the European Union in a world of shifting geopolitical sands. Denmark’s Ambassador to India, Rasmus Abildgaard Kristensen, emphasized that closer ties between the EU and India represent a ‘natural choice’ driven by economic complementarity and shared priorities in green energy and stability.
The ambassador’s remarks come against the backdrop of renewed U.S. interest in Greenland, spearheaded by former President Donald Trump. Trump has reiterated his administration’s stance that acquiring Greenland is vital for American national security, warning that without it, powers like Russia or China could gain a strategic foothold. Denmark, which administers Greenland, has firmly rejected these overtures, seeking support from allies including India.
In an exclusive interview, Kristensen highlighted the burgeoning Green Strategic Partnership forged in 2020 between Denmark and India. ‘This was the first time India entered a strategic partnership with a clear label focused on stability, green energy transition, and related areas,’ he noted. The two nations are now crafting a new Joint Action Plan for the next five years, doubling down on priority sectors with Denmark’s full backing.
Kristensen painted a picture of economic synergy between Europe and India. ‘India and Europe are complementary partners from an economic perspective. Bringing trade and economic relations closer will benefit both sides immensely, especially in this changing world,’ he said. During Denmark’s EU presidency, significant efforts were made to advance an agreement, with senior EU representatives expected in Delhi soon to finalize terms.
Trump’s latest comments underscore the stakes. ‘America needs Greenland for national security. For the Golden Dome we’re building, it’s essential. NATO must help us get it, or Russia or China will,’ he declared, stressing that U.S. military strength is irreplaceable for NATO’s effectiveness. Greenland in American hands, he argued, would fortify the alliance.
As tensions simmer, the envoy’s optimism about EU-India convergence signals a strategic realignment. This partnership not only counters external pressures but positions both regions as leaders in sustainable development and economic resilience, promising mutual growth in an unpredictable global landscape.