During PM Narendra Modi’s Norway visit, MEA Secretary (West) Sibi George defended India’s democracy, human rights record and press freedom in Oslo. He highlighted constitutional rights, women’s voting rights, media diversity and India’s commitment to rule of law.

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 Norwegian PM Jonas Gahr Støre emphasised the strengthening partnership between the two nations, particularly through a new Green Strategic Partnership focused on clean energy, carbon capture, and renewable storage. He highlighted the recently signed trade agreement with EFTA countries.

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PM Narendra Modi held a bilateral meeting with PM Jonas Gahr Støre at the Government Guest House in Oslo on Monday. The Indian delegation included External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, National Security Adviser Ajit Doval, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri and MEA Secretary (West) Sibi George.

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Indian PM Narendra Modi arrived in Norway, marking the first bilateral visit by an Indian PM. He received a grand welcome in Oslo, where he interacted with the Indian diaspora and watched cultural performances.

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India rejected reported Dutch PM Rob Jetten’s remarks on media freedom and minority rights, saying critics lack understanding of India’s diversity, democracy and strong minority representation.

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The Indian diaspora in Norway numbers around 25,000, which is modest by Indian standards but is highly regarded in the country. Himanshu Gulati is also currently the only Indian-origin MP in Northern Europe.

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PM Modi is scheduled to arrive in Oslo on Monday for his first visit to Norway, more than four decades after former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi visited the country in 1983.

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PM Modi expressed gratitude for the warm welcome and said the bilateral talks would focus on advancing India-Sweden ties in trade, investments, innovation and defence.

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In 2007, Orkla acquired MTR for about $80 million. Under Norwegian stewardship, the brand’s revenues grew five-fold while its cultural identity remained untouched. 

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The centrepiece of the upcoming visit will be PM Modi’s bilateral engagements in Oslo, followed by the 3rd India-Nordic Summit on May 18-19th.

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