PM Modi Foreign Visit highlights: PM Modi meets industry leaders during India-Norway Business and Research Summit in Oslo

Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised the expanding presence of Norwegian companies in India during his address at Oslo City Hall.

He said cooperation between the two countries is visible across multiple sectors, including energy, food processing and fertilisers, underlining the growing depth of economic engagement.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India and Norway are working together to address global challenges related to food, fuel and fertiliser security.

Highlighting existing collaborations, PM Modi referred to Orkla's investments in India’s food sector, Equinor's supply of LPG and LNG, and Yara's contribution to India’s fertiliser industry.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the India-Norway relationship is no longer just a partnership of potential but a 'proven partnership' delivering concrete outcomes across sectors.

Speaking at the Norway-India Business and Research Summit in Oslo, PM Modi said discussions with business and research leaders reflected the strong foundation of bilateral cooperation.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi told Norwegian and Indian industry leaders that the present moment offers a unique opportunity to strengthen investment and business collaboration with India.

Speaking at Oslo City Hall, PM Modi said companies already associated with India should accelerate partnerships and aim for significantly higher goals in trade and investment cooperation.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi called on business leaders from India and Norway to deepen economic engagement and take bilateral cooperation to "new frontiers".

Addressing the Norway-India Business and Research Summit in Oslo, Modi praised CEOs who have regularly participated in initiatives such as Vibrant Gujarat and other investor summits in India.
 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the India-EFTA trade agreement aims to attract $100 billion in investments into India over the next 15 years and generate one million jobs.

Addressing business leaders in Oslo, PM Modi called the targets ambitious but achievable as India seeks deeper economic engagement with European partners.
 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the implementation of the Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) between India and the European Free Trade Association during the Norway-India Business and Research Summit in Oslo.

PM Modi described the agreement as a “unique and special pact” built on talent, technology and mutual trust between India and EFTA countries.
 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi pointed to expanding Norwegian participation in India's economy while addressing the Norway-India Business and Research Summit.

He cited Orkla's investments in India’s food sector, Equinor's supply of LPG and LNG, and Yara's role in India’s fertiliser sector as examples of deepening economic cooperation between the two countries.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India and Norway are jointly working to address global challenges related to food, fuel and fertiliser security.

Speaking at the summit in Oslo, PM Modi highlighted Norwegian investments and cooperation in India’s food, energy and fertiliser sectors, including contributions from companies such as Orkla, Equinor and Yara.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India and Norway share a "proven partnership" built on strong foundations in business, research and strategic cooperation.

Addressing the Norway-India Business and Research Summit at Oslo City Hall, Modi said his interactions with business and research leaders from both countries reinforced confidence in the growing bilateral partnership.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the India-Norway Business and Research Summit in Oslo, highlighting growing opportunities for cooperation in trade, technology, clean energy and innovation.

The summit brought together government representatives, industry leaders and researchers from both countries as India and Norway seek to deepen economic and strategic engagement.

Maritime security, resilient trade partnerships and energy security will feature prominently during Prime Minister Modi's Italy visit, India's Ambassador to Italy said.

Vani Rao noted that India and Italy attach growing importance to secure supply chains and globally competitive industrial ecosystems amid the current geopolitical environment.

India and Italy are also expected to discuss mobility partnerships aimed at increasing the flow of talent, knowledge-sharing and academic collaboration between the two countries.

According to Ambassador Vani Rao, both nations want to diversify bilateral engagement through stronger industry, educational and people-to-people ties.
 

Defence cooperation is expected to emerge as a major pillar of discussions during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Italy visit, Indian Ambassador Vani Rao said.

She noted that both sides are looking at ways to strengthen industrial partnerships in the defence sector alongside broader strategic cooperation.

India's Ambassador to Italy, Vani Rao, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi's upcoming Italy visit will focus on expanding trade, investment and long-term business partnerships between the two countries.

Speaking in Rome, Rao said India is encouraging Italian companies to view the country not just as a market, but as a long-term strategic and technology partner.
 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the Norwegian honour symbolises the shared commitment of India and Norway towards "global progress".

PM Modi described the award as a tribute to the strong and evolving partnership between the two countries during his landmark visit to Oslo.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the Grand Cross of the Royal Norwegian Order of Merit conferred on him is dedicated to the people of India.

In a social media post after receiving Norway's highest civilian honour, Modi said the recognition reflects the enduring friendship between India and Norway.

The Grand Cross of the Royal Norwegian Order of Merit conferred by Norway has become Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 32nd international honour.

The recognition comes amid Modi's landmark Norway visit, which has focused on trade, maritime cooperation, clean energy, Arctic engagement and strategic ties with Nordic nations.

Norway on Monday conferred the Grand Cross of the Royal Norwegian Order of Merit on Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his visit to Oslo.

The Grand Cross is the highest grade of the Royal Norwegian Order of Merit and was awarded in recognition of Modi's contribution to strengthening India-Norway relations.