Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a strategic partnership between India and Nordic countries focusing on technology and green innovation [2].
The agreement aims to merge the sustainable development expertise of Northern Europe with India's vast talent pool and resources to create global solutions.
During the third India-Nordic Summit held in Oslo, Norway [1], the leaders unveiled the Green Technology and Innovation Strategic Partnership [4]. The initiative seeks to strengthen research and sustainable development through shared digital and environmental technologies [5].
Modi said the partnership merges Nordic expertise in green technology with India's skills for sustainable development [6]. He outlined a vision where specific national strengths would be integrated into a broader collaborative framework.
"And with the formation of this unique strategic partnership between us, we will combine Sweden's advanced manufacturing and defense capabilities, Finland's telecom and digital technology, and Denmark's cybersecurity and health‑tech with India's talent to develop trusted solutions for the entire world," Modi said [7].
The announcement occurred during a wider European tour that took place from May 15 to 20, 2024 [3]. While the primary focus of the pact centers on green technology, the scope of the cooperation extends into digital infrastructure and manufacturing [7].
Reports on the specific nations involved vary across sources. Some accounts emphasize the roles of Sweden, Finland, and Denmark [8], while other reports highlight bilateral discussions with Finland, Denmark, and Iceland [9]. The summit in Oslo served as the primary venue for these diplomatic engagements [1].
“The partnership merges Nordic expertise in green technology with India's skills for sustainable development.”
This partnership represents a strategic pivot for India to secure high-tech collaborations in sustainability and digitalization. By aligning with Nordic nations—known for leadership in carbon neutrality and digital governance—India aims to accelerate its own green transition while diversifying its technological dependencies beyond traditional partners.
