More Than a Rockstar: Indian Diaspora in Oslo Awaits Modi's Arrival
Members of the Indian community in Norway expressed enthusiasm over the visit and its potential impact on trade and bilateral relations
Oslo [Norway]: The Indian diaspora in Oslo is buzzing with excitement ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s arrival in Norway on Monday. The visit marks the first time in 43 years that an Indian Prime Minister is travelling to the Nordic nation and is being seen as a significant step in strengthening India’s ties with Northern Europe.
Members of the Indian community in Norway expressed enthusiasm over the visit and its potential impact on trade and bilateral relations.
“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,” a member of the Indian diaspora told ANI.
Another community member said, “Super excited! He is more than a rockstar! With this, the business relations between India and Norway will get better.”
A third resident added, “We can't define our excitement in words. We have been waiting for this moment for the past one year.”
PM Modi is visiting Norway as the fourth leg of his five-nation tour. During the visit, he will participate in the 3rd India-Nordic Summit on May 19 and hold bilateral talks with Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.
The visit comes at a crucial time for India-Nordic relations, with strong focus on trade and economic cooperation, especially after the signing of the EFTA agreement.
Earlier, PM Modi concluded his visit to Sweden, saying the outcomes of the trip had added “new momentum” to India-Sweden relations.
In a post on X, Modi highlighted key developments from the Sweden visit, including the elevation of ties to a Strategic Partnership, the launch of the Joint Innovation Partnership 2.0, and the India-Sweden Technology and Artificial Intelligence Corridor.
“My visit to Sweden was marked by several important outcomes that will add new momentum to India-Sweden relations,” PM Modi said.
“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,” he added.
The Prime Minister also thanked Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson, the government, and the people of Sweden for the warm welcome.
With momentum carrying forward from Sweden, the 3rd India-Nordic Summit in Oslo is expected to further deepen India’s geopolitical and economic engagement with the Nordic region.