Joint press statements by PM and Nordic PMs at 3rd India-Nordic Summit

• May 19, 2026 20:36

  PM Modi departs for Italy after concluding 'fruitful' Norway visit

  Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday departed for Italy after concluding a visit to Norway, where India-Nordic ties were elevated to a Green Technology and Innovation Strategic Partnership.

  Modi is visiting Italy on the invitation of his Italian counterpart Giorgia Meloni.

  “Concluding a very fruitful visit to Norway,” he said in a post on X.

  “Held productive talks with Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store and participated in the India-Nordic Summit, where important decisions were taken to deepen cooperation in many areas. I thank the people of Norway, PM Store and the Government of Norway for their warmth and friendship,” he added. 

  -PTI

• May 19, 2026 18:38

  Whether it is Ukraine or West Asia, we will continue to support efforts for peace: PM Modi

  In this era of global tensions, India and Nordic nations will continue to work together to strengthen rules-based global order, says PM Modi. 

  Whether it is Ukraine or West Asia, we will continue to support efforts for peace and early end of conflicts, he adds. 

  “We have clear and united stand on terrorism - No compromise, no double standards,” PM Modi says. 

  We agree that reform of multilateral institutions is both necessary and urgent, he adds. 

• May 19, 2026 18:35

  Our shared commitment to democracy, rule of law, and multilateralism makes us natural partners, says PM Modi at India-Nordic summit

  Our shared commitment to democracy, rule of law, and multilateralism makes us natural partners, says PM Modi at India-Nordic summit. 

  Since October 2025, India signed trade and economic agreements with Norway, Iceland and other Nordic countries, PM Modi adds. 

  With the FTA between India and Europe, we are at beginning of a new golden era, Mr, Modi says.

• May 19, 2026 17:18

  PM Modi discusses clean energy, digitalisation, trade with Nordic counterparts

  Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday discussed ways to further strengthen bilateral ties in areas such as clean energy, trade, sustainability and digitalisation during separate meetings with his counterparts from Iceland, Finland and Denmark.

  The Prime Minister held the meetings ahead of the 3rd India-Nordic Summit.

  During his talks with Iceland Prime Minister Kristrun Frostadottir, Finland Prime Minister Petteri Orpo and Denmark Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, PM Modi discussed the overall trajectory of bilateral relations between India and the three Nordic nations.

  “Had a wonderful meeting with Prime Minister Kristrun Frostadottir of Iceland. India deeply values the friendship with Iceland,” Mr. Modi said in a social media post after the meeting with the Icelandic premier.

  He said the two sides discussed ways to improve ties in areas such as clean energy, fisheries, sustainability, geothermal energy and carbon capture and storage.

  -PTI

• May 19, 2026 15:58

  Rahul Gandhi takes dig at PM on Norway pension fund dropping Adani shares from portfolio

  Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday (May 19) took a swipe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, asking if Norway agreed to his “personal request” to remove Adani from the pension fund black list.

  Mr. Gandhi posed his query after Norway’s sovereign wealth fund dropped Adani Green from its portfolio in February.- PTI

• May 19, 2026 15:21

  PM Modi discusses ways to boost bilateral ties with counterparts from Iceland, Finland, Denmark

  Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday (May 19) discussed ways to further strengthen bilateral ties in areas such as trade and renewable energy during separate meetings with his counterparts from Iceland, Finland and Denmark.

  PM Modi held the meetings ahead of the 3rd India-Nordic Summit.

  During his talks with Iceland Prime Minister Kristrun Frostadottir, Finland Prime Minister Petteri Orpo and Denmark Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, PM Modi discussed the overall trajectory of bilateral relations between India and the three Nordic nations.

  The Nordic countries refer to a geopolitical and cultural region in Northern Europe and the North Atlantic. It comprises Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden. - PTI

• May 19, 2026 14:31

  PM Modi holds bilateral talks with his Finnish counterpart Petteri Orpo

  PM Modi holds bilateral talks with his Finnish counterpart Petteri Orpo. 

• May 19, 2026 13:17

  Norwegian businesses suggest to streamline regulatory frameworks in India

  India can improve its ‘ease of doing business’ by streamlining regulatory frameworks and addressing “ground level challenges”, Norwegian industry leaders told Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a candid conversation at the India-Norway Business and Research Summit held in Oslo on Tuesday (May 19, 2026) 

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• May 19, 2026 12:30

  India is a 'civilizational country', said MEA in reply to Norwegian journalist's question on press freedom

  The Ministry of External Affairs defended India’s record on democracy on Monday (May 18 2026), for the second time during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s European tour, over the PM’s decision not to take questions from the press.

  During the joint press appearance with Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store, Mr. Modi was confronted by a Norwegian journalist who stood up and asked him to respond to media questions, as was the norm in the European country. Later in the day, after the same journalist asked the Ministry of External Affairs on the issue as well as human rights during a briefing, a senior MEA official said that India is a “civilizational country”.

  

  After Netherlands, MEA faces questions over PM’s decision not to hold press conference in Norway

  MEA defends India's democracy amid PM Modi's European tour, facing press criticism for not holding conferences in Norway.

• May 19, 2026 11:59

  India and EU to discuss on free trade agreement at the Nordic India Summit

  President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen once again called for an investment agreement between India and the European Union (EU), terming it a “missing piece of the puzzle” in the cooperation plans of the two economies.

  Ms. von der Leyen was speaking at the European Business Round Table for Industry in Gothenburg, Sweden, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi also delivered his address.

  On Tuesday (May 19), Mr. Modi will meet Nordic leaders from Denmark, Sweden, and Finland at the Nordic India Summit where the India-EU free trade agreement will be discussed again.

  

  EU’s Ursula von der Leyen wants to seal investment agreement with India, calls it ‘missing puzzle’

  Ursula von der Leyen emphasizes the need for a missing investment agreement with India to enhance EU-India economic cooperation.

• May 19, 2026 11:53

  India and Norway believe in a rules-based order, dialogue, and diplomacy: PM Modi

  India and Norway have differences, but they must unite against countries that “weaponise” diplomacy, trade and technology, said Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre in Oslo on Monday (May 18, 2026) after talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, as the two countries upgraded ties to a “Green Strategic Partnership”.

  

  From green shipping to blue economy: Modi hails India-Norway partnership

  PM Modi advocates for dialogue and diplomacy to resolve conflicts in West Asia and Ukraine during talks with Norway's PM.