During high-profile bilateral talks in Oslo, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Norwegian counterpart, Jonas Gahr Støre, issued a joint appeal for international stability, emphasizing that dialogue and diplomacy are the only viable paths to resolving the ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and West Asia. Asserting that lasting peace cannot be achieved through military action alone, Prime Minister Modi reiterated India’s steadfast commitment to a rules-based global order and its readiness to support all multilateral efforts aimed at an early cessation of hostilities. This crucial diplomatic outreach, occurring during the Prime Minister’s multi-nation European tour, also highlighted the urgent necessity of reforming outdated global institutions to effectively counter emerging geopolitical challenges and combat terrorism. Parallel to these security discussions, the two leaders celebrated the deepening economic ties between their nations, spurred by the India-EFTA trade agreement, and officially upgraded their bilateral relationship to a Green Strategic Partnership. Furthermore, the meeting marked a significant strengthening of maritime ties as Norway formally joined the India-led Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative to collaborate on marine economy and maritime security. Capping the historic visit, Prime Minister Modi was conferred with the Grand Cross of the Royal Norwegian Order of Merit—Norway’s highest civilian honor for foreign dignitaries—solidifying a mutual vision of shared democratic values, sustainable progress, and proactive global peacemaking.
