Geopolitics has changed since last India-Nordic Summit, conflicts on agenda for talks: Norwegian envoy
The upcoming India-Nordic Summit in Oslo marks a significant diplomatic engagement, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit being the first by an Indian leader to Norway in 43 years. Geopolitical issues, particularly the conflicts in Ukraine and Iran, are expected to dominate discussions, alongside topics like climate and energy cooperation. Norway aims to enhance its energy partnership with India, particularly in natural gas supplies, while also addressing India's current energy ties with Russia.
- ▪This is the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister to Norway in 43 years.
- ▪Geopolitical issues, including the conflicts in Ukraine and Iran, will be discussed during the summit.
- ▪Norway is looking to strengthen energy cooperation with India, particularly in natural gas supplies.
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It has been 43 years since the last Indian Prime Minister visited Norway for a bilateral visit. Tell me about the significance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit, and what are some of the big outcomes that you are expecting. Well, we are also greatly looking forward to Prime Minister Modi’s visit here to Oslo for the third India-Nordic Summit. The last one was in Copenhagen (Denmark) four years ago (2022). The world has changed a lot since then. So, all five Nordic countries are really looking forward to discussing geopolitical issues with the leader of the [world’s] most populous country, and there will also be a lot of discussions — on climate, on the green future, sustainability and how we look forward, how we work closely together as democracies.
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