Live update on PM Modi in Europe: In Oslo, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to attend the India-North Summit and hold bilateral discussions with the top leadership of Norway.
Live update on PM Modi in Europe: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to arrive in Oslo, Norway after concluding his two-day visit to Sweden, as part of his ongoing five-nation tour that began in the UAE. After his visits to the Netherlands and Sweden, Modi will now attend engagements in Norway before concluding his tour in Italy.
The agency reported that Modi will participate in Oslo in the third summit between India and the Nordic countries and will hold bilateral talks with the Norwegian leadership. The summit, scheduled to be held on Tuesday, will bring together the prime ministers of India, Norway, Denmark, Finland, Iceland and Sweden.
Ready meals from Sweden
During his visit to Sweden, Modi held extensive talks with Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson, focusing on trade, technology, defense and innovation. The two leaders agreed to elevate Indo-Swedish relations to a strategic partnership, terming it a major milestone in bilateral relations.
Sharing details of the visit at X, Modi said the discussions yielded several important outcomes that would give “new impetus to India-Sweden relations”. He highlighted the launch of the Joint Innovation Partnership 2.0, the India-Sweden Technology and Artificial Intelligence Corridor, and the ambitious goal of doubling bilateral trade within five years.
On Sunday, Modi was also awarded the ‘Royal Order of the Polar Star, Commander Grand Cross’ for his “exceptional contribution to the India-Sweden relationship and his visionary leadership”.
India and the Netherlands signed major agreements
Earlier in the tour, India and the Netherlands signed multiple agreements aimed at expanding cooperation in various sectors. During his talks with Dutch Prime Minister Jetten, Modi said that Indo-Dutch relations have witnessed significant progress over the past decade.
The Netherlands remains one of India’s largest trading partners in Europe, with bilateral trade reaching US$27.8 billion in 2024-25. It is also the fourth largest foreign investor in India, with cumulative FDI of US$55.6 billion.
Modi said that India considers the Netherlands among its most important partners, citing the deep-rooted historical relations between the two countries.
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May 18, 2026 at 12:42:41 pm
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Live update on PM Modi in Europe: PM lists key takeaways from Sweden trip
Prime Minister Modi’s Europe live update: From elevating our ties to a strategic partnership, launching the Joint Innovation Partnership 2.0 and the India-Sweden Technology and AI Corridor, to setting an ambitious target to double bilateral trade in the next five years, the discussions have been very fruitful, PM Modi said after his departure from Sweden.
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PM Modi’s Europe live update: Key takeaways from Sweden trip
Live update on PM Modi in Europe: Modi was in Sweden earlier. During his two-day visit to Sweden, Modi held wide-ranging talks with Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson, where discussions focused on trade, technology, defense and other strategic sectors.
The two leaders reviewed the full scope of Indo-Swedish relations and decided to elevate the bilateral ties to a strategic partnership, marking an important step forward in the relationship.
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Live update on PM Modi in Europe: Modi becomes the first Indian Prime Minister to visit Norway in 43 years
Prime Minister Modi’s Europe Live Update: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday left for Norway after concluding his visit to Sweden, where India and Sweden upgraded their relationship to a strategic partnership and discussed expanding cooperation across key sectors.
Modi’s trip will also be the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister to Norway in 43 years, besides being his first ever visit to the Scandinavian country. (PTI)