India is stepping up its engagement with Greenland, with Ambassador Manish Prabhat holding a series of meetings with  political, business and government representatives in Nuuk focused on investment, mining, skilled manpower, tourism and cultural cooperation.
Envoy Prabhat met Greenland Parliament Speaker Kim Marius Kielsen and discussed “possible areas of stronger India-Greenland cooperation”, particularly investment in mining and the supply of skilled Indian manpower for Greenland’s healthcare and hospitality sectors, according to the Embassy of India in Denmark.
The talks also covered cultural cooperation in areas including “tourism, filmmaking, Yoga and Ayurveda”, the embassy said.
Kielsen, meanwhile, outlined Greenland’s “vision for development and prosperity of its people”, according to the Indian mission.
The outreach comes as Greenland seeks to expand its international economic connections and attract foreign investment. Prabhat separately met Greenland’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs Chief Jakob Rohmann Hard, with discussions covering Greenland’s “expanding connection with the world” as the territory opens further to foreign investment, tourism and increased air connectivity.
India conveyed its interest in strengthening cooperation with Greenland in “business, tourism and culture”, the embassy said.Mining emerged as a central theme of the Indian delegation’s discussions.
Prabhat met Keldsen Ck, Managing Director of the Greenland Business Association, where the two sides discussed Greenland’s increasing openness to foreign investment across sectors, including mining.
The meeting also focused on the need for a skilled workforce in “health, hospitality and tourism”, according to the Indian mission.
The mining focus is significant as Greenland has attracted increasing international attention for its mineral resources. Recent industry activity includes developments around rare-earth projects in the territory.
India’s ambassador also visited Royal Greenland and met Chief Executive Officer Toke Binzer. Discussions covered the state-owned company’s extensive fisheries operations, expansion into international markets and the deployment of new technologies in its trawlers.
Prabhat was also taken on a tour of Royal Greenland’s factory at Nuuk harbour.
Alongside the economic discussions, India’s diplomatic engagement in Greenland and Denmark has included cultural and community initiatives.
In Denmark, the Maharashtra Mandal Denmark organised its Ganesha Festival 2026 at Gr nnemose Skole in S borg, bringing together devotional prayers, cultural activities and members of the Indian community.
Gladsaxe Mayor Serdal Benli attended as chief guest and highlighted the “connection between the Danish and Indian communities” in the municipality, according to the Indian mission.
Indian officials also highlighted the community’s efforts to maintain its cultural links while contributing professionally to Danish society.
The Embassy of India in Copenhagen also participated in a Seva Pakhwada event at L jteg rdsskolen in Kastrup, organised in association with the Danish India Voluntary Association.
Students participated in activities promoting cleanliness and environmental protection, including a run focused on environmental awareness.
T rnby Mayor Allan Andersen attended the event and “lauded the efforts of Indian community and their contribution to the Kommune”, the embassy said.
Counsellor Ashish K.S. Arya also referred to the ongoing “Green Strategic Partnership between India and Denmark” and the importance of maintaining a “clean as well as green” society.
The event included the planting of a tree under India’s “Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam” initiative.
Indian officials also presented Danish municipal leaders with Indian handicraft products, including a Rogan-art “Tree of Life” painting, an example of New Delhi’s effort to combine economic, environmental and cultural diplomacy.
The broader diplomatic push comes as India seeks to deepen its engagement with Denmark while exploring new avenues of cooperation with Greenland in areas ranging from minerals and investment to tourism, skilled manpower and cultural exchange.
For India, the Nuuk meetings put economic and people-to-people cooperation at the centre of a growing conversation with Greenland, while for Greenland the engagement offers another avenue to connect with international businesses, skills and markets.
