Leaders at the India-Nordic Summit in Oslo strongly condemned terrorism and cross-border terrorism in a joint statement, calling for decisive international action against groups listed under UN Security Council Resolution 1267 and affiliated networks. The declaration reflected shared concern following recent attacks in India.
The statement specifically condemned the terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, on April 22, 2025, and the incident near Red Fort in New Delhi on November 10, 2025. Leaders agreed to enhance cooperation against terrorist financing, violent radicalization and exploitation of emerging technologies for terrorist purposes.
India and Nordic countries reaffirmed commitment to Financial Action Task Force standards and active measures to disrupt terror financing channels at the United Nations. They called for concerted action against terrorists, proxies, sponsors, backers and financiers operating across borders.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Nordic counterparts linked counter-terrorism cooperation to broader democratic values emphasized throughout the summit communique. The leaders noted that terrorism threatens open societies and requires sustained multilateral coordination rather than isolated national responses.
Analysts said the strong language on cross-border terrorism aligns with India’s longstanding diplomatic priorities and finds receptive audiences among Nordic nations active in UN peacekeeping and sanctions enforcement. The statement adds political weight to ongoing law enforcement and intelligence-sharing arrangements.
India has consistently raised cross-border terrorism at multilateral forums including the United Nations General Assembly and specialized counterterrorism conferences. Nordic nations contribute personnel and funding to UN peacekeeping and sanctions monitoring mechanisms relevant to terrorist group designations. The Pahalgam and Red Fort incidents cited in the joint statement resulted in casualties and prompted domestic security reviews in India. Intelligence sharing arrangements between India and European partners have expanded in recent years to address financing networks and online radicalization. Security agencies in participating nations agreed to share best practices on countering online radicalization and terrorist financing through informal working groups. Joint counterterrorism working groups referenced in the summit statement are expected to convene technical meetings later this year. 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/