Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives in Oslo for a two-day visit that marks the first bilateral meeting between India and Norway at the prime minister level in 43 years. The visit follows a trip to Sweden and is part of Modi’s wider European tour. According to reports, Modi meets Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store and holds bilateral talks aimed at strengthening India-Norway relations. The agenda prominently includes trade and investment, technology, and energy cooperation. Norway is described as a major exporter of oil and gas, and multiple outlets note that energy supplies are central to discussions, including a debate related to Russian oil.
During the visit, Modi also calls on King Harald V and Queen Sonja, and reviews progress in India-Norway cooperation. Media reports also say he addresses the India-Norway Business and Research Summit with Store.
One outlet additionally notes that India and Sweden have agreed to elevate ties to a Strategic Partnership, reflecting broader regional diplomacy associated with the tour.
