Leaders at the third India-Nordic Summit called for strengthened cooperation in space, blue economy and Arctic affairs, according to a joint statement issued in Oslo on Monday. The communique placed India and Nordic nations as partners in ocean governance and polar research.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi joined Norway’s Jonas Gahr Store, Denmark’s Mette Frederiksen, Finland’s Petteri Orpo, Iceland’s Kristrún Mjöll Frostadóttir and Sweden’s Ulf Kristersson. They elevated ties to a Green Technology and Innovation Strategic Partnership. On space, leaders welcomed agreements including cooperation between India’s space agency and Norway’s space agency, and a proposed Swedish payload on India’s Venus orbiter mission.
Private industry and startup collaboration were highlighted alongside government programs. Blue economy cooperation includes sustainable shipping, low-carbon maritime transition and ship recycling under international conventions. Nordic shipowners and Indian shipyards already maintain significant order-book linkages discussed at the summit. Arctic engagement recognizes India’s observer status on the Arctic Council and interlinkages between Arctic and Indo-Pacific regions.
Polar research, climate and environmental monitoring form shared priorities. The fourth India-Nordic Summit will be hosted by Finland. Leaders condemned terrorism, supported UN reform with permanent membership for India, and welcomed India’s AI Impact Summit held in New Delhi in February 2026.
India-Nordic space cooperation includes agreements between Indian and Norwegian space agencies and a proposed Swedish payload on India’s Venus mission. Private startups were encouraged to partner across both regions. Blue economy language covers low-carbon shipping, sustainable ship recycling and technology transfer between shipowners and yards. Arctic cooperation recognizes India’s Arctic Council observer role and climate research links.
The Oslo summit elevated ties to a Green Technology and Innovation Strategic Partnership with Finland hosting the fourth meeting next. Leaders condemned terrorism and supported UN Security Council reform including permanent membership for India. Research councils in Norway and India announced joint polar climate studies tied to Arctic Council observer cooperation mentioned in Oslo. Officials said additional information would be released when reviews are complete. Stakeholders continue to monitor developments and prepare responses for affected communities. Officials said additional information would be released when reviews are complete. Stakeholders continue to monitor developments and prepare responses for affected communities.
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Sources:
https://www.government.se/statements/2026/05/joint-statement3rd-india-nordic-summit-oslo-19-may-2026/