Commitment to democracy makes India, Nordic nations natural partners: Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized the shared commitment to democracy and multilateralism between India and the Nordic countries during the Third India-Nordic Summit. The summit concluded with an agreement to enhance cooperation in green technology and sustainable initiatives. Leaders from Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden expressed support for India's bid for a permanent UN Security Council seat and discussed increasing trade relations.
- ▪The summit aimed to upgrade ties to a 'Green Technology and Innovation Strategic Partnership'.
- ▪Leaders discussed initiatives for sustainable energy, maritime cooperation, and polar research.
- ▪India currently has a combined trade of $19 billion with the five Nordic countries.
- ▪The next India-Nordic Summit will be hosted by Finland.
- ▪The leaders condemned recent terrorist attacks and agreed to cooperate on combating terror financing.
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India and the Nordic countries are committed to “democracy, rule of law and multilateralism”, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi here on Tuesday, speaking after the Third India-Nordic Summit.The summit, where Mr. Modi met leaders of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden, ended with a decision to upgrade ties between India and the five northern-most European countries to a ‘Green Technology and Innovation Strategic Partnership’. In particular, they will work on initiatives for sustainable energy, maritime cooperation and polar research in the arctic region, the leaders said.“Our shared commitment to democracy, the rule of law, and multilateralism makes us natural partners.
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