As two major maritime nations, we will work together to strengthen cooperation, says PM Modi in Oslo

Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with top leaders from Norway’s business and research sectors during the India-Norway Business and Research Summit, focusing on expanding cooperation in key future-oriented sectors. The discussions covered areas such as green energy, offshore wind, green hydrogen, shipping, healthcare technology, robotics, innovation and higher education. Major Norwegian companies including Equinor, Yara International, Orkla, Kongsberg Group and DNV took part in the outreach. The participating firms together represent an estimated market value of nearly USD 200 billion, reflecting Norway’s growing economic engagement with India and India’s rising importance as a trusted global investment and innovation destination.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi poses for a group photo during the Norway-India Business and Research Summit at Oslo City Hall. Norway Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store also present.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday reiterated his calls that military conflicts cannot help in finding a peaceful solution and all wars, including that in the Middle East, and the one between Russia and Ukraine, must be resolved via dialogue and diplomacy. In a joint press briefing with his Norwegian counterpart Jonas Gahr Støre, the prime minister also called for an end to global terrorism, as he thanked Norway for standing with India in its fight against terror. He said India and Norway believe in rules-based global order. Read the full story here. 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred with the Grand Cross of the Royal Norwegian Order of Merit in Oslo, Norway’s highest honour under the Royal Norwegian Order of Merit. The award recognises his contribution towards strengthening ties between India and Norway. With this, PM Modi has now received his 32nd international honour from countries across the world.

Addressing a joint press conference with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store said partnerships between democracies were becoming increasingly important in today’s global environment. He described Modi’s visit to Oslo as significant for deepening India-Norway ties and strengthening cooperation across multiple sectors. Store said that despite differences in geography, size and history, both countries had much to gain from closer collaboration. He also announced that several agreements would be formalised during the visit to further advance the partnership. Highlighting economic ties, the Norwegian Prime Minister noted that trade between the two countries had doubled over the last decade and called the India-EFTA free trade agreement one of the most important trade deals Norway has signed.

Welcoming Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Norway visit, Norwegian Parliament member Himanshu Gulati said the trip was significant for strengthening trade and bilateral ties between the two countries. Calling it a “great honour,” Gulati said Modi’s visit reflected India’s growing global influence and economic strength. He noted that although it is the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister to Norway in 43 years, it feels like the beginning of a completely new phase in relations. 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi holds a delegation meeting with the Norway PM Jonas Gahr Store. 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi holds a bilateral meeting with Norway PM Jonas Gahr Store in Oslo, Norway. PM Modi will attend the third India-Nordic Summit in Oslo on May 19.

PM Modi was conferred with Sweden’s ‘Royal Order of the Polar Star, Degree Commander Grand Cross’ for his contribution to strengthening India-Sweden relations and his leadership.

During his Sweden visit, Modi held talks with Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson. Both sides decided to elevate bilateral ties to a Strategic Partnership and announced new initiatives in technology, artificial intelligence and innovation.

Modi is set to attend the third India-Nordic Summit in Oslo along with leaders from Norway, Denmark, Finland, Iceland and Sweden. The summit is expected to focus on economic cooperation, innovation, green energy and emerging technologies.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached Oslo on Monday for the Norway leg of his Europe-West Asia tour. The visit comes after his two-day trip to Sweden, where India and Sweden agreed to deepen cooperation in several sectors.