India and Finland to work together in futuristic sectors, deepen linkages in climate change: PM Modi
Oslo, May 19
Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a meeting with his Finnish counterpart, Petteri Orpo, in Norway's Oslo on Tuesday, discussing new engagement opportunities for bilateral relations.
"Delighted to meet the Prime Minister of Finland, Mr Petteri Orpo. This year has witnessed extensive engagements as far as India and Finland are concerned. PM Orpo himself had come to India for the AI Impact Summit. Our meeting today is aimed at giving new energy to bilateral relations," PM Modi wrote on X after the meeting.
"We spoke of working together in futuristic sectors like 6G, AI, education, nuclear energy and more. We also discussed how to deepen linkages in climate change, circular economy, sustainable development, and more," he emphasised.
The leaders also announced India and Finland jointly hosting the World Circular Economic Forum in September 2026 in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India, noted the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA).
Both Leaders emphasised the importance of strengthening collaboration between industry, research institutions, and academia, according to the MEA.
They underscored the pivotal role of sustainability and digitalisation in driving future economic growth and development.
MEA highlighted that both leaders, "took stock of ongoing cooperation in the areas of trade & investment, digitalisation, AI, 5G/6G, quantum technologies, space, sustainability, renewable energy, circular economy, innovation, education, mobility and people-to-people ties."
Both sides also welcomed the steady growth in bilateral trade in goods and services despite global challenges and reaffirmed their commitment to doubling existing bilateral trade by 2030.
"The Finnish side appreciated the significant contributions of Indian professionals to the growth and innovation of Finland's technology sector," said MEA.
MEA stated that "India and Finland share warm, friendly and multi-faceted relations, rooted in shared democratic values. Finland is a valued partner for India in the European Union and the Nordic region. Both leaders expressed satisfaction with the progress of the India-EU Strategic Partnership and underlined the importance of early entry into force of the India-EU Free Trade Agreement."
— IANS
Reader Comments
Happy to see India deepening ties with Finland, especially in climate change and circular economy. We have so much to learn from Nordic countries on sustainability. But I hope these partnerships translate into real action on the ground, not just MoUs. Climate resilience is urgent for farmers in India.
Great to see India-Finland collaboration in nuclear energy and AI! But doubling bilateral trade by 2030 sounds ambitious—hope our MSMEs also benefit, not just big players. The AI Impact Summit was a good start; now let's see concrete projects. 🤞
This is the kind of global partnership India needs. Finland's expertise in 6G and quantum tech can really boost our digital infrastructure. And hosting the World Circular Economic Forum in Gandhinagar is a smart way to showcase India's green initiatives. Well done, PM Modi!
As someone working in tech, this is exciting. India and Finland both have strong R&D cultures—collaboration on AI and 6G could be game-changing. But I worry about the 'brain drain' if Indian talent moves to Finland for these projects. We need policies to keep innovation here too.
Lovely to see India and Finland collaborating on sustainability and circular economy! As a student studying environmental science, I know Finland leads in waste management. Hope this means better recycling plants in Indian cities. Proud of our global leadership! 🌍
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