India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Visit Norway

Tuesday 19 May 14.25

Translated with the assistance of artificial intelligence.*

‘India is the world’s largest democracy and the world’s most populous country. India plays a central role on climate, technology, trade and international security. This visit underlines the importance of cooperation with India, Norway and the Nordic countries in these times of global instability. We stand together in promoting international cooperation and a rules-based world order,’ said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.

This will be the first visit to Norway by an Indian Prime Minister since 1983. H.E. Prime Minister Modi will meet Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre, and together they will meet Indian and Norwegian business representatives at a the Norway-India Business and Research Summit. His Majesty the King will receive Prime Minister Modi in audience.

‘India, Norway and the EFTA countries agreed a free trade agreement in 2024, that entered into force last year. This was an important breakthrough for our cooperation, and creates significant opportunities for both Norwegian and Indian business and industry. Trade between Norway and India has more than doubled over the past ten years, and we expect increased trade, investment and economic cooperation in the years ahead,’ said Støre.

Nordic-Indian Summit Meeting

Mr Modi and Mr Støre will also participate in the third Nordic-Indian Summit. These summits bring together India and the Nordic countries Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Sweden and Norway.

‘The summit is important for strengthening cooperation on green transition, digitalisation, innovation and trade. It provides closer political dialogue and opportunities for increased economic cooperation between the regions,’ said Støre.

Media Accreditation

The deadline for applications for accreditation has passed. A more detailed programme will be shared with accredited media representatives.

Press Contacts

Office of the Prime Minister: Communications Adviser Ragnhild H. Simenstad, email: rhs@smk.dep.no, telephone: +47 91 71 74 59, and Communications Adviser Martin Lerberg Fossum, email: mlf@smk.dep.no, telephone: +47 46 81 98 12.

Ministry of Foreign Affairs: Communications Adviser Mariken Bruusgaard Harbitz, email: mariken.bruusgaard.harbitz@mfa.no, telephone: +47 99 09 35 38.

Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries: Communications Adviser Sandra Godtlibsen, email: sandra.godtlibsen@nfd.dep.no, telephone: +47 48 24 67 40.

* This is a preliminary translation, using AI. The text has also been proof read by our employees, but there can be certain discrepancies from the original Norwegian text. An updated official translation will follow.

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