Here are first the scans from this weeks issue of BB, very much focusing on India.
I left out a couple of articles that doesn't contain anything new or relevant.
Summaries will follow.
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Summary of short interview in Billed Bladet #09, 2023.
Interviewed by the omnipresent Ulrik Ulriksen.
Who started out by asking M&F how it was to lead this very large Danish commerce offensive, with emphasis on sustainable solutions regarding energy and water.
Frederik responded that they were filled with pride in leading the Danish delegation, for many of them this being their first step into India. It's also a source of pride that India has reached out to DK and invited DK businesses in helping with India changing into more environmentally sounds solutions. (*)
Ulrik Ulriksen notice that Frederik handled the energy sector, while Mary worked in the interests of Danish businesses who specialize in solutions regarding clean water, purification, water supply etc.
Mary explains that they split up in order to cover more ground. Not least because a trip like this is jam packed. They have however been advised in splitting up the areas they each cover into specific topics: I.e. Frederik = energy, Mary = water.
Which suits them fine as Frederik has a very considerable knowledge about energy, while Mary being more preoccupied with nature (preservation) and bio-diversity. (**)
How was it to visit Taj Mahal together?
F: "Some fine pictures of us in the foreground have been published and the whole glory in the background, but to stand there yourselves and and sense, feel, see and enjoy this beautiful sight, that's something I'd wish for a lot of readers, because it's so unique. It's truly one of the marvels of the world."
They intend to visit Taj Mahal with their children at some point?
M&F: They sure would very much like to.
M: "We had a fantastic guide who showed us around and he said it even more clearly - that it is so much more beautiful than can imagine. That's something you sense when you see the place. It's not just a piece of concrete. It's a building with a soul and which is a symbol of cultural history and a special time. It was a magnificent experience."
Mary visited a maternity wards, how does she see the situation for young Indian women in a country with big challenges in this area?
M: "It's a country with big challenges, but my impression is that they are aware of the challenges. They have focus on the challenges and what I experienced was a clear improvement, when we talk about maternity-fatalities. My impression is that there is a lot of focus on the rights of women."
UU also asked into the condition of QMII and the increased role and responsibilities of M&F.
F: "She is well as has indeed been reported earlier. And as for stepping up, that I have been used to for the past years, so it's not something I see as an extra burden. It is of course a part of what I must do and also do wholeheartedly. It's my duty and it's a pleasure to help my mother."
M: "That goes without saying."
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Summary of the trip next.
(*) India has of course seen the light. This is where the money is and that those who do not adapt to this are left behind in the future. And of course the rapidly growing and ever more wealthy India middle class in particular are also concerned about the future, not least in regards to climate changes, which is likely to affect India very severely, if they do not prepare themselves - now.
(**) I do however believe that this more direct commercial and export oriented focus is new to Mary, while Frederik for years routinely have covered his areas with a commercial aim in mind.
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