India and Denmark on Thursday signed the ‘mobility and migration partnership agreement’ which is able to permit Indians to work in Denmark inside a structured framework and can present employment alternatives for Indians, significantly within the well being sector.
An announcement issued by the Ministry of Exterior Affairs mentioned, “The ministers signed a mobility and migration partnership agreement between India and Denmark. The ministers decided to explore the possibilities of establishing a partnership on recruitment of Indian health care professionals for employment in Denmark.”
Exterior Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met the visiting Danish International Minister Lars L¸kke Rasmussen on the sidelines of the Raisina Dialogue. The 2 Ministers exchanged views on bilateral, regional and worldwide problems with mutual curiosity.
Chatting with India At present in an unique dialog, minister Rasmussen mentioned, “We took an important step forward today by signing this mobility and migration agreement, which will set up a more predictable framework for Indians who want to work in Denmark or study in Denmark. And in a very concrete manner, it will give them some advantages.
“For instance, if you are a young Indian applying for a Danish university, our main rule is that when you graduate, you have to leave unless you have a job. And we will extend that, so we will give the PhD from India like three years to settle down in Denmark. So that’s a very, very concrete result of this kind of cooperation,” he added.
“And I discussed with the Minister of Foreign Affairs to take a further step, because this is a general framework which allows Indians to knock at our door. But who will do it? Will it be many of you? I don’t know. So in order to ensure that we actually have some young Indians, we will now explore, especially in the healthcare sector, whether we could organise a much more concrete and practical cooperation. And I think the vision will be to set up a kind of Danish facility linked to one nursing school in India,” he additional mentioned.
When requested in regards to the particular sectors Denmark is concentrated on, the minister said that typically, individuals are welcome if they’re expert and embrace their society mannequin, which Indians usually do.
He talked about the numerous diaspora in Denmark and emphasised the absence of points. Relating to sectors, he highlighted the inexperienced tech sector as a comparative benefit on account of Denmark’s proficiency. He additionally famous demographic challenges and the necessity for extra expert staff, significantly in healthcare.
2024 marks 75 years of diplomatic ties between India and the Kingdom of Denmark. To mark the event, each ministers unveiled a joint emblem.
“The ministers noted the significant outcomes under the umbrella of the Indo-Danish Green Strategic Partnership. They further agreed to finalise a mid-term review of the Green Strategic Partnership at the earliest in 2024, to conclude an updated India-Denmark Joint Action Plan (2021-26), and to hold the next round of the India-Denmark Joint Commission at the earliest possible convenience,” learn an announcement by the Ministry of Exterior Affairs.
The 2 sides welcomed the institution of a brand new Centre of Excellence on Sensible Water Useful resource Modelling and the signing of a joint declaration of intent between CDSCO and DKMA on cooperation within the discipline of medical merchandise regulation.
The overseas ministry’s assertion added, “Both ministers further agreed to work towards expanding the Indo-Danish partnership into new areas, including defence, security and new technology. Both also decided to explore the possibilities of a Danish contribution to the Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative. They agreed to work towards an enhanced strategic perspective for a Comprehensive Green Strategic Partnership once the existing Joint Action Plan ends in 2026.”
On challenges within the Crimson Sea owing to the Israel-Hamas warfare, minister Rasmussen expressed concern but in addition recommended India’s efforts in securing these waters by deploying naval ships to safeguard the business transport lanes of the Crimson Sea.
He mentioned, “We are very worried about the situation in the Red Sea. I mean, we are a small country, but a big maritime nation, as India. And the right to free navigation is a basic right in our global community. And if we don’t manage to uphold that model, it comes with huge implications in terms of world trade, etc. So I want to commend India for stepping up, having deployed naval ships to the Red Sea.”
Minister Rasmussen added that they’d undertaken related actions on a smaller scale, together with sending one frigate and organising a brand new operation. Moreover, they deployed an officer to the American fleet for offensive operations within the space, emphasising shut coordination with India.
He recommended India for his or her participation, highlighting the significance of a number of nations guaranteeing security within the Crimson Sea.