Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday (local time) held a bilateral meeting with Finland’s Prime Minister Petteri Orpo Frostadottir ahead of the third India-Nordic Summit.
PM Modi also earlier held a bilateral meeting with Iceland’s PM Kristrun Mjoll Frostadottir.
Also, following talks with the Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre in OsloPM Modi said that India and Norway have elevated their bilateral ties to a “green strategic partnership.”
In a post on social media platform X, PM Modi emphasised the discussions as “fruitful conversations” and highlighted cooperation in clean and sustainable sectors as a major outcome of the meeting.
“One of the most important highlights was the upgrading of our bilateral partnership to a green strategic partnership, which will strengthen cooperation within clean energy, sustainable growth, the blue economy and green shipping, as well as several other areas,” PM Modi said.
The Prime Minister added that both sides also explored ways to deepen collaboration in “innovation, research, education, health services and skills development”.
PM Modi further welcomed Norway’s decision to join the Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative, saying, “It is gratifying to see Norway join the Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative.”
