Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s arrival in Norway marks a key chapter in India’s European economic diplomacy. Her Oslo itinerary is designed to galvanize investments and trade through targeted engagements.
She’ll convene with PM Jonas Gahr Støre, Finance Minister Jens Stoltenberg, and Trade Minister Cecilie Myrseth in bilateral formats, focusing on policy alignments and opportunity mapping.
A marquee event is the CEO-investor roundtable, where Sitharaman will outline India’s reform agenda to attract Norwegian capital. Interactions with the Indian diaspora will further energize community bonds.
Her visit to Oslo Science Park for startup talks emphasizes tech collaborations, positioning India as a global innovation powerhouse.
Hot on the heels of Germany, where she networked with industry titans like Keith Svendsen of APM Terminals, the momentum persists. Svendsen detailed Maersk’s investments in Indian seas and optimism around FTA gains for market liberalization.
With Lars Klingbeil, reflections on the Modi-Merz dialogue underscored progress in strategic domains. The German leader viewed the FTA as pivotal for trade escalation and infrastructure projects like metro networks.
Through these overtures, India signals its resolve to cultivate enduring economic partnerships, driving inclusive growth across borders.