OSLO — Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre joined his Nordic counterparts at the Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel on Tuesday for the 3rd India-Nordic Summit, where discussions centered on elevating ties through a newly forged “Green Strategic Partnership” and a series of key agreements on trade, technology, and climate.
The summit, which began with the arrival of the leaders shortly before 09:30, saw Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi convene with the prime ministers of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, and Sweden to explore a strategic blueprint that blends India’s scale with Nordic innovation. The meeting builds on previous summits held in 2018 and 2022, aiming to impart a new strategic dimension to their relationship.
The gathering followed a landmark day on Monday, where India and Norway announced 12 bilateral agreements. Among the most significant outcomes was the formal upgrading of ties to a “Green Strategic Partnership,” committing both nations to deeper cooperation in clean energy, the blue economy, and green shipping. The partnership sets a target of $100 billion in investments and the creation of one million jobs in India over 15 years.
The agreements signed at the Oslo summit span from traditional sectors like shipbuilding to cutting-edge technology. A notable deal saw India’s Advait Energy sign an MoU with Norway’s TECO to bring hydrogen fuel cell manufacturing to India, a project projected to create at least 200 jobs.
The Nordic leaders and Prime Minister Modi were welcomed at the Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel—a towering 37-story landmark in the city center known for its extensive conference spaces. The summit is expected to last until the early afternoon, concluding a visit that Norway’s government has hailed as a cornerstone for strengthening cooperation on global security challenges.
