Leaders at the third India-Nordic Summit in Oslo issued a joint statement elevating bilateral ties to a trusted Green Technology and Innovation Strategic Partnership. The declaration spans artificial intelligence governance, clean energy, Arctic cooperation, maritime security and supply chain resilience.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Nordic counterparts emphasized inclusive, transparent and democratic AI frameworks aligned with shared values. They welcomed India’s AI Impact Summit in New Delhi and discussed deployment of sustainable computing infrastructure alongside human-centric applications.
On climate action, leaders underscored urgency under the Paris Agreement and welcomed collaboration on renewable energy, green hydrogen, carbon capture and critical minerals. They recognized the Leadership Group for Industry Transition as a platform for low-carbon industrial transformation.
The statement addressed blue economy cooperation, including sustainable shipping, shipbuilding partnerships and adherence to the Hong Kong Convention on ship recycling. Space collaboration featured prominently, with leaders noting the ISRO-Norwegian Space Agency framework agreement and a proposed Swedish payload on India’s Venus Orbiter Mission.
Leaders condemned terrorism including cross-border terrorism and reaffirmed support for UN reform including permanent Security Council membership for India. They agreed the fourth summit will be hosted by Finland and that the third Nordic-India Dialogue will take place in India in 2026.
The joint statement’s AI governance provisions align with India’s February 2026 AI Impact Summit outcomes emphasizing democratic values and risk management frameworks. Nordic countries contribute expertise in renewable energy integration and digital welfare systems that complement India’s scale advantages in technology deployment. Supply chain resilience language in the declaration references critical minerals, pharmaceuticals and semiconductor components where both regions seek reduced dependence on single-source suppliers. Implementation working groups are expected to translate summit commitments into memoranda of understanding within six months. Startup exchange programs referenced in the summit declaration aim to connect Indian incubators with Nordic mentors specializing in cleantech commercialization. Clean energy investors attending Oslo side events explored joint venture models for offshore wind and green hydrogen production. Officials said additional updates would be provided as investigations and policy reviews continue in the coming days. Stakeholders on all sides are monitoring developments closely for indications of further action or revised guidance from relevant authorities.
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Sources:
https://www.government.se/statements/2026/05/joint-statement3rd-india-nordic-summit-oslo-19-may-2026/