Norway’s capital Oslo welcomes Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman as she embarks on a mission to elevate Indo-Norwegian economic relations. Over the next 48 hours, she’ll navigate a series of influential meetings to propel mutual growth.
Kicking off are face-to-face talks with Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre, alongside Finance Minister Jens Stoltenberg and Trade and Industry Minister Cecilie Myrseth. Expectations run high for breakthroughs in trade facilitation and joint ventures.
The minister’s calendar features a high-stakes roundtable with Norwegian corporate chieftains and investors, showcasing India’s investor-friendly policies. She’ll cap the day connecting with the Indian expat community in a heartfelt gathering.
Innovation takes center stage with a dedicated startup dialogue at Oslo Science Park, aiming to bridge entrepreneurial ecosystems and spark collaborative R&D.
This follows her impactful Germany visit, marked by strategic sit-downs. With APM Terminals head Keith Svendsen, conversations highlighted Maersk’s pivotal role in India’s maritime sector and the transformative potential of the India-EU FTA.
Discussions with Vice Chancellor Lars Klingbeil echoed the Modi-Merz summit, fortifying ties in defense, commerce, and technology. Klingbeil advocated for FTA-driven investments, spotlighting metro expansions and development aid as priority areas.
Sitharaman’s tour illustrates India’s global economic ambition, weaving stronger threads of partnership that promise shared dividends in an interconnected world.