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The German chancellorgives Mr Modi the red-carpet treatment with a military parade in Berlin. Reuters
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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen attend a news briefing at the Prime Minister's official residence Marienborg, north of Copenhagen. Reuters
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The Indian leader arrived in the country to join the prime ministers of Denmark, Iceland, Finland, Sweden and Norway at a two-day India-Nordic Summit from May 3. AFP
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Ms Frederiksen and Mr Modi talk as they walk through the garden of the Danish leader's official residence. AFP
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Talks are set to focus on the green strategic partnership that Denmark and India entered into in 2020 and on the green energy transition, reports said. AP
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After arriving in Denmark, Mr Modi called for a ceasefire in Ukraine and peace talks between Kyiv and Moscow.. EPA
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The Indian prime minister greets members of a band after he landed at Copenhagen Airport. AFP
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Ms Frederiksen and Denmark's ambassador to New Delhi Freddy Svane receive Mr Modi at Copenhagen Airport. Reuters
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Mr Modi disembarks from his plane after landing. AFP
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German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, right, and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi shake hands after signing a set of agreements to deepen India's ties with Germany, at the Chancellery in Berlin, on Monday. Getty Images
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Mr Scholz and Mr Modi met for the sixth India-Germany Inter-Governmental Consultations in Berlin, a regular dialogue format of ministers from both sides. Getty Images
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The leaders sign contracts at the Chancellery in Berlin. Getty Images
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German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock, right, and Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman talk during a family picture at the Chancellery in Berlin. EPA
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Mr Scholz and Mr Modi with participants of the Indo-German governmental consultations. AFP
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Mr Scholz sits opposite Mr Modi before the India-Germany governmental consultations at the Chancellery in Berlin. AFP
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After meeting Mr Scholz in Berlin, Mr Modi called for talks to resolve the Russia-Ukraine conflict. AFP
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Mr Modi's meeting with Mr Scholz comes on the first leg of his three-day trip to Germany, France and Denmark for talks amid the continuing conflict in Ukraine. Getty Images
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Mr Modi said his meeting with Mr Scholz was meant to “strengthen the spirit of co-operation with our European partners, who are important companions in India’s quest for peace and prosperity”. Getty Images
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The agreements signed by Mr Modi and Mr Scholz include a plan to work together on producing green hydrogen. Getty Images
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Mr Scholz welcomes Mr Modi with a military parade before the India-Germany government consultations at the Chancellery in Berlin. Reuters
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Mr Scholz welcomes Mr Modi to Berlin with a military parade. AP
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The German chancellorgives Mr Modi the red-carpet treatment with a military parade in Berlin. Reuters
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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen attend a news briefing at the Prime Minister's official residence Marienborg, north of Copenhagen. Reuters
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The Indian leader arrived in the country to join the prime ministers of Denmark, Iceland, Finland, Sweden and Norway at a two-day India-Nordic Summit from May 3. AFP
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Ms Frederiksen and Mr Modi talk as they walk through the garden of the Danish leader's official residence. AFP
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Talks are set to focus on the green strategic partnership that Denmark and India entered into in 2020 and on the green energy transition, reports said. AP
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After arriving in Denmark, Mr Modi called for a ceasefire in Ukraine and peace talks between Kyiv and Moscow.. EPA
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The Indian prime minister greets members of a band after he landed at Copenhagen Airport. AFP
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Ms Frederiksen and Denmark's ambassador to New Delhi Freddy Svane receive Mr Modi at Copenhagen Airport. Reuters
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Mr Modi disembarks from his plane after landing. AFP
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German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, right, and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi shake hands after signing a set of agreements to deepen India's ties with Germany, at the Chancellery in Berlin, on Monday. Getty Images
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Mr Scholz and Mr Modi met for the sixth India-Germany Inter-Governmental Consultations in Berlin, a regular dialogue format of ministers from both sides. Getty Images
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The leaders sign contracts at the Chancellery in Berlin. Getty Images
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German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock, right, and Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman talk during a family picture at the Chancellery in Berlin. EPA
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Mr Scholz and Mr Modi with participants of the Indo-German governmental consultations. AFP
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Mr Scholz sits opposite Mr Modi before the India-Germany governmental consultations at the Chancellery in Berlin. AFP
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After meeting Mr Scholz in Berlin, Mr Modi called for talks to resolve the Russia-Ukraine conflict. AFP
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Mr Modi's meeting with Mr Scholz comes on the first leg of his three-day trip to Germany, France and Denmark for talks amid the continuing conflict in Ukraine. Getty Images
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Mr Modi said his meeting with Mr Scholz was meant to “strengthen the spirit of co-operation with our European partners, who are important companions in India’s quest for peace and prosperity”. Getty Images
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The agreements signed by Mr Modi and Mr Scholz include a plan to work together on producing green hydrogen. Getty Images
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Mr Scholz welcomes Mr Modi with a military parade before the India-Germany government consultations at the Chancellery in Berlin. Reuters
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Mr Scholz welcomes Mr Modi to Berlin with a military parade. AP
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The German chancellorgives Mr Modi the red-carpet treatment with a military parade in Berlin. Reuters