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PM Modi in Oslo LIVE updates: India and Norway have firmed up a Green Strategic Partnership, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Norwegian counterpart Jonas Gahr Store held wide-ranging talks during which they called for resolving the tensions in Ukraine and West Asia through dialogue and diplomacy.

The two leaders held talks on Monday focusing on expanding cooperation in areas such as clean energy, climate resilience, blue economy, green shipping, digital technology, space and Arctic research.

"India and Norway both believe in a rules-based order, dialogue, and diplomacy. We are in agreement that no issue can be resolved through military conflict," Modi said in his televised media statement after the talks.

"Whether it is Ukraine or West Asia, we support and will continue to support, every effort toward an early end to the conflicts and the restoration of peace," he said.

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PM Modi in Oslo LIVE updates: India and Italy are set to expand cooperation across trade, defence, mobility, and maritime security as part of Prime Minister Narendra Modi first bilateral visit to Rome, Indian Ambassador to Italy Vani Rao said on Monday.

Speaking ahead of PM Modi's visit as part of his five-nation tour, Rao said the trip would provide an opportunity to "review our cooperation with Italy and to also be more aspirational about what we want to do with Italy in the future."

She outlined four key areas of focus for the high-level engagement, with trade, defence, mobility and maritime security and ports as key priority sectors for talks, while highlighting the growing strategic convergence between New Delhi and Rome in the Indo-Pacific and Mediterranean regions.

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PM Modi in Oslo LIVE updates: Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi on Monday hit out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi after a journalist shared a video purportedly showing the PM avoiding taking questions during a briefing in Norway. The Congress leader made the remarks on X while sharing a video of a Norwegian journalist attempting to ask Modi a question as he walked away.

"What happens to India's image when the world sees a compromised PM panic and run from a few questions?," Gandhi wrote on X.

PM Modi in Oslo LIVE updates: In Norway, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday interacted with leading Norwegian business and research leaders and highlighted opportunities in India.

The meeting also reflected India’s growing importance as a trusted economic partner and innovation destination for Nordic economies.

PM Modi in Oslo LIVE updates: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday revealed that his scheduled travel to Norway had been deferred in the wake of the Pahalgam terror attack, whilst expressing deep gratitude to the Norwegian administration for maintaining solidarity with New Delhi in combating global terrorism and demonstrating "true friendship."

Addressing a joint press conference alongside his Norwegian counterpart Jonas Gahr Store shortly after his arrival, Prime Minister Modi conveyed his appreciation for the hospitable reception accorded to him and stated that he eagerly anticipated extending his felicitations to the citizens of Norway on the historic occasion of their national Constitution Day celebrations.

"I am thankful for the grand welcome," PM Modi stated. "Tomorrow, on Norway's Constitution Day, I will congratulate the people of Norway for it," the Prime Minister added.

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PM Modi in Oslo LIVE updates: Marking a historic paradigm shift in continental diplomacy, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday proclaimed that New Delhi and Brussels are embarking on a "golden age" of bilateral partnership, a declaration underscored by Oslo's monumental commitment to deploy USD 100 billion into India's commercial, technological, and sustainable energy corridors.

During the landmark state visit, the Indian leader was decorated with the Scandinavian country's premier civilian distinction, the Grand Cross of the Royal Norwegian Order of Merit. Representing the pinnacle of the Royal Norwegian Order of Merit, the accolade signifies the 32nd global tribute presented to Prime Minister Modi during his tenure.

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PM Modi in Oslo LIVE updates: The Grand Cross is the highest grade of the Royal Norwegian Order of Merit. It is awarded for exceptional service in advancing Norway's interests and international relations.

PM Modi was on Monday conferred with the Grand Cross of the Royal Norwegian Order of Merit, his 32nd international honour.

PM Modi in Oslo LIVE updates: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday held delegation-level talks with his Norwegian counterpart Jonas Gahr Støre during his visit to the Nordic country.

This is the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister to Norway in over four decades.

The Indian delegation included External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri and Secretary (West) in the Ministry of External Affairs Sibi George.

The Norwegian delegation included Minister of Health and Care Services Jan Christian Vestre and Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide.

Before the delegation-level talks, PM Modi held a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Støre.

PM Modi is in Norway in the fourth leg of his five-nation visit. He reached Oslo after visiting the UAE, the Netherlands and Sweden.

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PM Modi in Oslo LIVE updates: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday called for a resolution of the West Asia crisis and the Ukraine conflict through dialogue and diplomacy, asserting that military action alone cannot achieve lasting peace.

Modi made the remarks after holding wide-ranging talks with Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store that focused on boosting the overall trajectory of bilateral relations.

"India and Norway, both, believe in a rules-based order, dialogue, and diplomacy. We agree that no issue can be resolved through military conflict alone," Modi said in his televised statement to the media.

"Be it Ukraine or West Asia, we will continue to support every effort for the early end of the conflict and for peace," he said.

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PM Modi in Oslo LIVE updates: India and Norway on Monday elevated their bilateral relationship to a "green strategic partnership" with a renewed focus on sustainability, clean energy, and technology-driven cooperation.

The announcement was made by Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre while addressing a joint press statement alongside Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is on a two-day visit to the Nordic country.

According to Støre, the upgraded partnership would provide a strong foundation for both countries to collaborate on knowledge sharing, resource management, and ambitions related to the green transition.

"We are now elevating our relationship to a green strategic partnership, which gives us the foundation to work on knowledge, resources, and ambitions for the green transition, on which we depend for succeeding, both of us," the Norwegian PM said.

Støre further agreed to strengthen cooperation in the health sector, including the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at developing high-tech quality health services. The agreement will expand collaboration in digital health, artificial intelligence, research, and health technology.

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PM Modi in Oslo LIVE updates: “Today, we are giving the relationship between India and Norway the form of a 'Green Strategic Partnership.' This Strategic Partnership spanning every sector from clean energy to climate resilience, and from the Blue Economy to Green Shipping, is being forged by combining India's scale, speed, and talent with Norway's technology and capital... We are grateful to Norway for facilitating the operations of 'Himadri', India's Arctic research station. The MoU being signed today between ISRO and the Norwegian Space Agency will add a new dimension to our cooperation in the space sector,” Modi said.

PM Modi in Oslo LIVE updates: Modi in Oslo said that Norway and India are united in the view that military conflict cannot provide a solution to any issue. “Whether it concerns Ukraine or West Asia, we support and will continue to support every effort aimed at the speedy cessation of conflict and the restoration of peace,” Modi said.

PM Modi in Oslo LIVE updates: King Harald V of Norway on Monday awarded the Royal Norwegian Order of Merit to PM Modi who is on a two-day visit to Norway.

PM Modi in Oslo LIVE updates: PM Modi received Norway's highest honour, Grand Cross of the Royal Norwegian Order of Merit, on Monday. The Grand Cross is the highest grade of the Royal Norwegian Order of Merit. This is the 32nd global honour for PM Modi.

PM Modi in Oslo LIVE updates: PM Modi in Oslo said that while the world is passing through instability and uncertainty, India and Europe are entering a new 'Golden Era' in their relationship. “Last year, India and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) implemented a historic Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement. This agreement serves as a blueprint for ensuring shared growth, progress, and prosperity between India and Norway. This agreement sets a target of attracting investments totalling 100 billion dollars into India and creating one million jobs over the next fifteen years,” he said.

PM Modi in Oslo LIVE update: PM Modi in Oslo on Monday said that his scheduled Norway tour had to be postponed due to the Pahalgam terror attack. “I was scheduled to visit Norway last year, but that trip had to be postponed due to the terrorist attack in Pahalgam. During that difficult period, Norway demonstrated the true spirit of friendship by standing firmly alongside India in the fight against terrorism,” Modi said.

PM Modi in Oslo LIVE update: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday held delegation-level talks with Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre during his visit to Norway, marking the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister to the country in more than 40 years.

The Indian delegation included External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri and MEA Secretary (West) Sibi George.

The Norwegian side was represented by Health and Care Services Minister Jan Christian Vestre and Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide.

PM Modi in Oslo LIVE update: Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India and Norway support a rules-based global order after holding talks with Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.

PM Modi in Oslo LIVE update: : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday held a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre of Norway as part of the latter's two-day official visit to the Nordic country.

PM Modi was welcomed by his Norwegian counterpart at the Government Guest House in Oslo, where the bilateral engagement took place.

The meeting comes as part of the fourth leg of Prime Minister Modi's five-nation tour after he visited the UAE, the Netherlands and Sweden.

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PM Modi in Oslo LIVE update: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday received a grand welcome from the Indian diaspora upon his arrival in Oslo, Norway, on the fourth leg of his five-nation tour.

Indian diaspora welcomed PM Modi with a range of traditional music and classical dance performances, displaying the rich cultural heritage of the country.

PM Modi greeted the Indian diaspora, shaking hands with diaspora members as the crowd cheered with 'Vande Mataram' and 'Modi, Modi..' slogans.

The visit, which marks the first time an Indian Prime Minister has travelled to the country in 43 years, is being viewed as a major strategic pivot toward Northern Europe.

PM Modi was warmly received at the Gardermoen Airport by Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.

PM Modi in Oslo LIVE update: Andhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidu on Monday congratulated PM Narendra Modi on being conferred Sweden's 'Royal Order of the Polar Star, Degree of Commander Grand Cross' in recognition of his exceptional contributions to bilateral ties and visionary leadership.

Naidu noted that this was the 31st international honour conferred on PM Modi.

"Heartiest congratulations to Hon'ble PM Shri Narendra Modi ji on being conferred Sweden's highest honour for global leaders, the 'Royal Order of the Polar Star, Degree of Commander Grand Cross'," Naidu said in a post on X.

The chief minister observed that the Swedish honour reflects PM Modi's remarkable leadership and his continued efforts to strengthen India's global partnerships and international cooperation.

Modi was awarded the "highest distinction Sweden can confer on a Head of Government" in recognition of his contribution to India-Sweden relations and his leadership.

PM Modi in Oslo LIVE update: Members of the Indian diaspora in Oslo expressed enthusiasm over the Prime Minister's visit.

A member of the Indian diaspora in Oslo told ANI, "We are excited about the PM's visit to Norway. This is the first visit after 43 years. Not just the Indian diaspora but the whole of Norway is excited about this visit. After signing the EFTA deal, the industry in Norway is now excited about materialising it."

Another community member perfectly captured the electric atmosphere, stating, "Super excited! He is more than a rockstar! With this, the business relations between India and Norway will get better."

A third resident echoed the sentiment, noting the long-standing anticipation: "We can't define our excitement in words. We have been waiting for this moment for the past year."

PM Modi in Oslo LIVE update: PM Modi is scheduled to participate in the 3rd India-Nordic Summit on May 19 and hold bilateral talks with Prime Minister Støre, PTI reported. 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 Sweden, stating that the outcome of the visit adds "new momentum" to the relations between the two countries.

PM Modi in Oslo LIVE update: The Indian diaspora in Oslo, Norway welcomed PM Modi as he arrived for a two-day trip on Monday.