PM Modi in Europe LIVE update: In Oslo, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to attend the India-Nordic Summit and hold bilateral discussions with Norway’s top leadership.PM Modi in Europe LIVE update: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to arrive in Oslo, Norway after concluding his two-day visit to Sweden, as part of his ongoing five-nation tour that began in the UAE. Following visits to the Netherlands and Sweden, Modi will now attend engagements in Norway before concluding the tour in Italy.In Oslo, Modi will participate in the third India-Nordic Summit and hold bilateral talks with Norway’s leadership, PTI reported. The summit, scheduled for Tuesday, will bring together the prime ministers of India, Norway, Denmark, Finland, Iceland and Sweden. Takeaways from Sweden During his Sweden visit, Modi held extensive talks with Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson, focusing on trade, technology, defence and innovation. Both leaders agreed to elevate India-Sweden ties to a Strategic Partnership, describing it as a major milestone in bilateral relations. Sharing details of the visit on X, Modi said the discussions delivered several important outcomes that would give “new momentum to India-Sweden relations”. He highlighted the launch of the Joint Innovation Partnership 2.0, the India-Sweden Technology and Artificial Intelligence Corridor, and an ambitious target to double bilateral trade within five years. On Sunday, Modi was also conferred with the ‘Royal Order of the Polar Star, Degree Commander Grand Cross’ for his “exceptional contribution to the India-Sweden relationship and visionary leadership”. India-Netherlands signed key agreements Earlier in the tour, India and the Netherlands signed multiple agreements aimed at expanding cooperation across various sectors. During talks with Dutch Prime Minister Jetten, Modi said India-Netherlands ties had witnessed significant progress over the last decade. The Netherlands remains one of India’s largest trading partners in Europe, with bilateral trade reaching USD 27.8 billion in 2024-25. It is also India’s fourth-largest foreign investor, with cumulative FDI amounting to USD 55.6 billion. Modi said India considers the Netherlands among its most important partners, citing the deep-rooted historical and people-to-people ties between the two countries. ...Read MoreIn Oslo, Modi will participate in the third India-Nordic Summit and hold bilateral talks with Norway’s leadership, PTI reported. The summit, scheduled for Tuesday, will bring together the prime ministers of India, Norway, Denmark, Finland, Iceland and Sweden. Takeaways from Sweden During his Sweden visit, Modi held extensive talks with Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson, focusing on trade, technology, defence and innovation. Both leaders agreed to elevate India-Sweden ties to a Strategic Partnership, describing it as a major milestone in bilateral relations. Sharing details of the visit on X, Modi said the discussions delivered several important outcomes that would give “new momentum to India-Sweden relations”. He highlighted the launch of the Joint Innovation Partnership 2.0, the India-Sweden Technology and Artificial Intelligence Corridor, and an ambitious target to double bilateral trade within five years. On Sunday, Modi was also conferred with the ‘Royal Order of the Polar Star, Degree Commander Grand Cross’ for his “exceptional contribution to the India-Sweden relationship and visionary leadership”. India-Netherlands signed key agreements Earlier in the tour, India and the Netherlands signed multiple agreements aimed at expanding cooperation across various sectors. During talks with Dutch Prime Minister Jetten, Modi said India-Netherlands ties had witnessed significant progress over the last decade. The Netherlands remains one of India’s largest trading partners in Europe, with bilateral trade reaching USD 27.8 billion in 2024-25. It is also India’s fourth-largest foreign investor, with cumulative FDI amounting to USD 55.6 billion. Modi said India considers the Netherlands among its most important partners, citing the deep-rooted historical and people-to-people ties between the two countries. Follow all the updates here:May 18, 2026 1:09:50 PM ISTPM Modi in Europe LIVE update: For the Indian community residing in Norway, the upcoming visit of Pm Modi is nothing short of historic. Preparations and anticipation have been building for months. Speaking to ANI, members of the diaspora shared their excitement.A member of the Indian diaspora in Oslo told ANI, "We are excited about the PM's visit to Norway. This is the first visit after 43 years. Not just the Indian diaspora but the whole of Norway is excited about this visit. After signing the EFTA deal, the industry in Norway is now excited about materialising it." (ANI)May 18, 2026 12:42:41 PM ISTPM Modi in Europe LIVE update: From elevating our ties to a Strategic Partnership, launching the Joint Innovation Partnership 2.0 and the India-Sweden Technology and Artificial Intelligence Corridor, to setting an ambitious goal of doubling bilateral trade in the next five years, the discussions were highly productive, said PM Modi after he left Sweden.May 18, 2026 12:37:59 PM ISTPM Modi in Europe LIVE update: Modi was in Sweden earlier. During his two-day visit to Sweden, Modi held wide-ranging talks with Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson, with discussions centred on trade, technology, defence and other strategic sectors.The two leaders reviewed the entire gamut of India-Sweden relations and decided to elevate bilateral ties to a Strategic Partnership, marking a significant step forward in the relationship.May 18, 2026 12:23:20 PM ISTPM Modi in Europe LIVE update: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday departed for Norway after wrapping up his Sweden visit, during which India and Sweden elevated their relationship to a Strategic Partnership and discussed expanding cooperation across key sectors.Modi’s trip will also mark the first visit by an Indian prime minister to Norway in 43 years, besides being his first-ever visit to the Nordic country. (PTI)