"India and Norway Forge Green Strategic Partnership with Agreements on Space, Health, and Digital Advancement"

Modi and Støre Pledge Peaceful Resolution of Conflicts in West Asia and Ukraine

India and Norway have taken significant steps towards strengthening their bilateral ties by elevating them to a "Green Strategic Partnership." This decision came following a meeting between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre in Oslo on Monday.

Prime Minister Modi highlighted the importance of this partnership, stating, "Today, we are giving shape to India-Norway relations as a 'Green Strategic Partnership.' Through this strategic alliance, our countries will collaborate on various sectors such as clean energy, climate resilience, Blue Economy, and Green Shipping, leveraging India's scale, speed, and talent with Norway's technology and capital."

Modi's visit to Norway, part of his European tour that included Sweden, emphasized the shared commitment to addressing global challenges through cooperation and iovation.

During the bilateral talks, both leaders emphasized the importance of cooperation in various fields, including health, space, and digital development. Prime Minister Støre highlighted the potential for learning from India in the health sector and signed agreements on developing high-tech quality health services and enhancing cooperation in digital health, artificial intelligence, research, and health technology.

Furthermore, the leaders discussed Arctic and space cooperation, with Modi expressing gratitude for Norway's support in operating India's Arctic research station, "Himadri." Both countries signed a memorandum of understanding between ISRO and the Norwegian Space Agency to enhance collaboration in the space sector.

Amidst discussions on the geopolitical situation and conflicts in Ukraine and West Asia, both leaders reaffirmed their commitment to a rules-based order, dialogue, and diplomacy. Modi and Støre emphasized the importance of peaceful resolutions to conflicts and the need for international cooperation in addressing global challenges. They highlighted the futility of military conflicts and underscored the value of cooperation in achieving sustainable solutions.

As India and Norway move towards a more robust partnership, the focus remains on mutual cooperation, respect for democratic values, and collaborative efforts to address global challenges. The leaders expressed their commitment to ongoing dialogue and cooperation to foster peace, stability, and prosperity.

Prime Minister Modi's visit to Norway marks a significant milestone in bilateral relations, with the last Indian PM visiting the country over 40 years ago. The visit underscores the shared commitment to enhancing ties and addressing global challenges through cooperation and partnership.

PM Modi's visit also includes attending the third India-Nordic Summit in Oslo, where leaders from Denmark, Finland, Iceland, and Sweden will come together to discuss further collaboration and partnership. Additionally, Modi met with King Harald V and Queen Sonja of Norway, receiving the Grand Cross of the Royal Norwegian Order of Merit in recognition of his efforts to strengthen India-Norway relations.

As India and Norway embark on a new chapter of cooperation and partnership, the shared commitment to peace, progress, and prosperity remains at the forefront of their bilateral relations.

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