India and Nordic leaders called for freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz in a joint statement issued after the third India-Nordic Summit in Oslo. The communique expressed deep concern over the West Asia situation and welcomed the ceasefire announced on April 8, 2026.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and counterparts from Norway, Denmark, Finland, Iceland and Sweden underscored that issues must be resolved through dialogue and diplomacy. They reiterated support for unhindered humanitarian assistance in Gaza and implementation of relevant UN Security Council resolutions.
Freedom of navigation language aligns with UN Convention on the Law of the Sea principles cited throughout the summit document. Energy markets and Asian importers depend on stable Hormuz transit for oil and liquefied natural gas shipments. The leaders condemned terrorism in all forms, including cross-border terrorism, and urged action against UN-listed groups.
On Ukraine, they expressed concern over ongoing war impacts and supported peace efforts consistent with the UN Charter. India’s multi-alignment strategy pairs Nordic green technology partnerships with frank security dialogue on Middle East risks. Nordic countries, as maritime nations, emphasized seafarer safety and illicit maritime activity cooperation.
The summit elevated India-Nordic ties to a Green Technology and Innovation Strategic Partnership, linking regional security statements to trade and climate collaboration. The fourth summit will be hosted by Finland. The India-Nordic joint statement welcomed the April 8, 2026, ceasefire in West Asia and called for sustained humanitarian access in Gaza.
Leaders urged implementation of UN Security Council resolution 2803 of November 2025. Maritime security cooperation includes dialogues with Norway and Denmark and collaboration under India’s Indo-Pacific oceans initiative. Illicit maritime activities such as piracy and unregulated fishing were listed as shared concerns. On Ukraine, leaders expressed concern over ongoing war impacts and supported dialogue toward peace consistent with the UN Charter. Counter-terrorism language condemned cross-border terrorism and urged action against UN-listed groups. Shipping insurers said Hormuz disruptions would quickly affect LNG and oil flows to Asia and Europe if security incidents escalated further. 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/