PM Modi Arrives In Norway, To Strengthen Bilateral Relations

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday expressed confidence that his visit to Norway would further strengthen bilateral ties between India and Norway, as he arrived in Oslo for a two-day official visit aimed at deepening cooperation across trade, technology, and sustainability. The visit follows his engagements in Sweden and marks a key phase of his tour of Nordic countries.

Upon arrival, PM Modi was received at the airport by Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre, a gesture highlighted by both sides as a reflection of the growing warmth in bilateral relations. Modi described the reception as gracious and noted that this is the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister to Norway in over four decades.

During the visit, PM Modi is scheduled to attend the third India-Nordic Summit, where he will engage with leaders from Nordic countries on issues ranging from economic cooperation to climate action. He will also hold bilateral discussions with Prime Minister Støre, along with meetings with King Harald V and Queen Sonja of Norway.

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In a statement shared on social media, the Prime Minister said he looks forward to constructive discussions and expressed optimism that the visit would add new momentum to India-Norway relations. He also emphasised opportunities for deeper collaboration in areas such as clean energy, green technology, and the blue economy.

According to the Ministry of External Affairs, the visit is expected to review progress in bilateral ties and explore new avenues of cooperation, particularly in trade and investment. With existing trade estimated at around $2.73 billion and significant Norwegian investments in India, both sides aim to further expand economic engagement and strengthen long-term strategic partnership.

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