PM Modi's Historic Norway Visit: First By An Indian PM In 43 Years—What's On Agenda?

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Oslo on Monday in a historic milestone for India-Nordic relations, marking the first time an Indian Prime Minister has visited Norway in over four decades. Upon landing, PM Modi was received at the airport by Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre. In a post on X, PM Modi said, "Landed in Oslo, Norway. I'm grateful to Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre for the warm welcome at the airport. This is the first Prime Ministerial visit to Norway in over four decades. I'm confident it will add vigour to the India-Norway friendship."The visit is being viewed as a crucial step toward deepening geopolitical and economic ties between India and the Nordic region, particularly following the recently signed European

Free Trade Association (EFTA) agreement.

PM Modi to call on King, India-Nordic Summit on agenda

The Prime Minister said he will call on King Harald V and Queen Sonja during the visit and hold bilateral talks with Prime Minister Store. He said, "I will call on Their Majesties King Harald V and Queen Sonja and hold talks with Prime Minister Støre."PM Modi also highlighted the significance of the upcoming India-Nordic engagement on May 19 (Tuesday). He said, "Tomorrow, on the 19th, the 3rd India-Nordic Summit will take place in Oslo, presenting a wonderful opportunity to meet my Nordic counterparts."

PM Modi is scheduled to participate in the 3rd India-Nordic Summit on May 19 and hold bilateral talks with Prime Minister Støre.The visit comes at a crucial time for India-Nordic relations. Beyond the cultural bonding with the diaspora, the focus remains heavily on trade and economic synergy, particularly following the recently signed European Free Trade Association (EFTA) agreement.PM Modi arrived in Norway after concluding his visit to SwedenMeanwhile, members of the Indian diaspora in Oslo expressed enthusiasm over the Prime Minister's visit.The 3rd India-Nordic Summit in Oslo is poised to further deepen India's geopolitical and economic footprint in the Nordic region. (With agency inputs)