India, Nordic nations elevate ties to Green Technology and Innovation Strategic Partnership: MEA lists 8 outcomes

India and the Nordic countries on Tuesday decided to elevate their relationship to a Green Technology and Innovation Strategic Partnership to bolster cooperation in areas such as clean and green transition, trade and investments and blue economy, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi held talks with his Nordic counterparts in Oslo.

In a joint press statement after the 3rd India-Nordic Summit, PM Modi said that they will continue to work together to strengthen the rules-based global order.

“Our shared commitment to democracy, rule of law, and multilateralism makes us natural partners,” said PM Modi, who was joined by his counterparts from Norway, Denmark, Finland, Iceland and Sweden.

“Today, we decided to elevate India-Nordic relations to a Green Technology and Innovation Strategic Partnership. With this green technology partnership, we will ensure a better future for the entire world,” the prime minister said after the meeting.

During the meeting, the leaders also shared views on global issues and global tensions.

“In this era of global tensions and conflicts, India and the Nordic nations will continue to work together to strengthen the rules-based global order. Whether it is Ukraine or West Asia, we will continue to support the earliest resolution of conflicts and efforts towards peace,” he said.

PM Modi said that the two sides have agreed that reform of multilateral institutions is both necessary and urgent.

Here’s a list of 8 outcomes from the summit:

List of outcomes (8 in total) : PM @narendramodi’s participation at the 3rd India-Nordic Summit ⬇️ pic.twitter.com/9H4GMUCbVf

— Randhir Jaiswal (@MEAIndia) May 19, 2026

Outcome 1

Elevated India-Nordic relations to a Green Technology and Innovation Strategic Partnership

What it means?

Enhances cooperation in the areas of blue economy, circular economy, digital infrastructure

Strengthens collaboration in climate action, energy security, water, and education

Outcome 2

Agreement to leverage India-EU FTA and India-EFTA TEPA for greater trade, technology and investment linkages

What it means?

Enhances economic exchanges in the form of trade and investment

Promotes sustainable economic growth, prosperity, circular economy, bioeconomy, sustainable development and supply chain resilience

EFTA countries aim to invest USD 100 billion leading to stronger markets and job creation

Outcome 3

India-Nordic initiatives in climate action

What it means?

Translates Nordic innovation into large-scale, investible climate solutions anchored in India

Promotes sustainable lifestyles and circular economy, including through India-led Mission LIFE

Accelerates cooperation on renewable energy, low-emission technologies

Outcome 4

India-Nordic cooperation in Arctic

What it means?

Enhances cooperation in the Arctic, particularly in the fields of polar research, climate, and environmental issues

Joint research initiatives in the Arctic region

Outcome 5

India-Nordic research initiative in identified STEM areas

What it means?

Undertakes India-Nordic joint research projects and initiatives in STEM areas

Enhances exchanges between start-ups and incubators

Promotes research into the next generation of communications technology, 6G

Outcome 6

Enhancing cooperation in Blue Economy

What it means?

Bolsters sustainable Blue Economy

Promotes sustainable ship recycling activities

Promotes a free, open, peaceful and prosperous Indo-Pacific

Undertakes joint activities through bilateral Maritime Security Dialogues and the Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative
(IPOI) in keeping with vision ‘MAHASAGAR’

Outcome 7

Promoting mobility of talent

What it means?

Enhances movement of students, academics, researchers and professionals

Outcome 8

Building up Defence Industrial Collaboration with Nordic countries

What it means?

Taps investment opportunities including 100% FDI being offered to Nordic defence firms in Indian Defence Industrial Corridors

With inputs from agencies