India-Nordic summit 2026: Date, what’s on agenda, leaders attending and key issues

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lead India’s delegation to the third India-Nordic Summit in Oslo, Norway, on May 19, 2026, marking the first visit by an Indian PM to Norway in 43 years. The summit brings together leaders from the five Nordic nations—Norway, Denmark, Sweden, Finland, and Iceland—to advance cooperation on trade, technology, renewable energy, defense, and global challenges. The event follows the first summit in Stockholm (2018) and the second in Copenhagen (2022), with this year’s focus on deepening economic ties and addressing climate change. India and the Nordic countries aim to increase bilateral trade, which reached $19 billion in 2024, and attract $100 billion in foreign investment over 15 years. Nordic firms like Nokia and IKEA already operate in India, while Indian exports include pharmaceuticals, machinery, and textiles. A key agenda item is climate action, with India seeking Nordic expertise in solar and wind energy, green hydrogen, sustainable cities, and electric vehicles. The Nordic countries, global leaders in renewable energy and sustainability, will share innovations in clean tech and low-carbon solutions. Discussions will also cover energy security and the geopolitical impact of conflicts like Russia’s war in Ukraine and Middle East tensions on global oil and gas markets. Technology cooperation will be central, leveraging Nordic strengths in artificial intelligence, digital infrastructure, and clean tech innovation. The summit will also build on recent trade agreements, including India’s Free Trade Agreement with the EU and its economic partnership with EFTA nations (Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland), to strengthen supply chains and investment flows. Modi’s visit highlights India’s push for global partnerships in green energy and digital transformation, aligning with Nordic priorities for sustainable development. The summit is expected to yield concrete agreements on renewable energy projects, technology transfers, and joint ventures in emerging sectors like green hydrogen and electric mobility.