PM Modi’s visit to Norway (18–19 May 2026) — Green Strategic Partnership

What: First Indian PM visit to Norway in over 40 years; elevation to Green Strategic Partnership; Norway to join Indo‑Pacific Oceans Initiative (IPOI); India‑Norway Digital Development Partnership launched; 12 agreements signed across green tech, healthcare, research, infrastructure.

Honours: PM Modi received Royal Norwegian Order of Merit (Grand Cross).

Significance:

• Green diplomacy: Strengthens cooperation on energy transition, maritime cooperation, and research.

• Strategic outreach: Enhances India’s ties in the Nordic region and multilateral climate/sea initiatives.

UPSC relevance: Foreign policy, climate diplomacy, maritime cooperation.

Practice Q: Discuss the strategic and environmental implications of India elevating ties with Norway to a Green Strategic Partnership.