Oslo, May 19: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will participate in the third India-Nordic Summit in Oslo today. The summit aims to strengthen strategic partnerships between India and Nordic countries in areas such as technology, renewable energy, defense, sustainability, and trade.
According to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), “The third India-Nordic Summit will take place on May 19, 2026, in Oslo. Prime Minister Modi will be joined by Norway’s Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre, Denmark’s Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, Finland’s Prime Minister Petteri Orpo, Iceland’s Prime Minister Katrín Jakobsdóttir, and Sweden’s Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson.”
The MEA noted that this summit will build on the previous two held in Stockholm in 2018 and Copenhagen in 2022. It aims to further enhance the strategic relationship between India and Nordic nations, particularly in technology and innovation, green transition, renewable energy, sustainability, blue economy, defense, space, and Arctic matters.
Before the summit, Prime Minister Modi attended the India-Norway Business and Research Summit in Oslo on Monday. He emphasized the growing economic cooperation between the two nations following the implementation of the India-EFTA Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement.
The event saw participation from over 50 CEOs and more than 250 individuals from the business and research sectors of India and Norway. Several business agreements were signed between Indian and Norwegian institutions during this time.
Prime Minister Modi arrived in Norway as part of his five-nation tour, where he received a warm welcome from Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre at the airport. Indian Ambassador to Norway Me-Ailin Steiner, Norway’s Ambassador to India Gloria Gangte, and other senior officials were also present.
During his visit, PM Modi met with King Harald V of Norway at the Royal Palace in Oslo. The two leaders discussed the increasing collaboration between Indian and Norwegian companies in emerging technologies.
According to the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), “He appreciated Norway’s natural beauty and noted that the longstanding friendship between India and Norway continues to strengthen based on shared values such as democracy, rule of law, and people-centric governance.”
Later, King Harald hosted a lunch in honor of Prime Minister Modi. The Prime Minister expressed his gratitude for the warm welcome and hospitality extended by the King.
Earlier in the day, PM Modi was awarded the Grand Cross of the Royal Norwegian Order of Merit, the highest civilian honor given to foreign heads of state and government in Norway.
Upon receiving the honor, PM Modi stated, “I feel honored to receive the Grand Cross of the Royal Norwegian Order of Merit. This award is dedicated to the people of India and symbolizes the strong friendship between India and Norway. It reflects our shared commitment to global progress.”
The Prime Minister also thanked King Harald and the people of Norway for this recognition. According to the PMO, this honor is awarded for outstanding services to Norway and humanity.
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