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May 19, 2026 4:32 PM

PM Modi, Finland PM hold talks on digitalisation, AI and sustainability at India-Nordic Summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday held talks with Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo on the sidelines of the 3rd India-Nordic Summit in Oslo, with a focus on strategic partnership in digitalization and sustainability. Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said that the discussions centred on strengthening bilateral cooperation in trade and investment, artificial intelligence, 5G and 6G technologies, quantum technologies, renewable energy, sustainability, circula...

April 22, 2026 10:01 PM

India among 12 countries selected for FIFA Women’s Development Programme

India, on Wednesday, became one of the 12 countries selected by FIFA for the FIFA Women’s Development Programme (Commercial Strategy 2026). The other countries include Germany, the Netherlands, Sweden, Scotland, Canada, Mexico, Finland, Ghana, Jordan, Lithuania, and Paraguay. India’s inclusion in the programme was confirmed by FIFA after an initial application by AIFF, which was followed by a detailed presentation of the commercial strategy and future plans. The programme will be held onlin...

April 15, 2026 9:56 PM

Finance ministers, stung by hit to economies, call for full Iran war ceasefire

Finance ministers from almost a dozen countries led by Britain called on the U.S., Israel and Iran to implement their ceasefire in full on Wednesday and said the conflict would weigh on the global economy and markets even if it was resolved soon. A joint statement, signed by the finance ministers from Australia, Japan, Sweden, the Netherlands, Finland, Spain, Norway, Ireland, Poland and New Zealand as well as Britain, was agreed a day after the International Monetary Fund cut its global economi...

March 6, 2026 10:27 AM

PM Modi attends inaugural session of Raisina Dialogue 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday attended the inaugural session of the Raisina Dialogue 2026 in New Delhi, where global leaders, policymakers and experts gathered to discuss pressing geopolitical and geo-economic challenges. “Attended the Inaugural Session of the Raisina Dialogue 2026. Heard the insightful address of President Alexander Stubb of Finland, in which he covered a wide range of subjects,” the Prime Minister said in a post on X. The eleventh edition of the Raisina Dialog...

March 5, 2026 5:15 PM

India and Finland sign key agreements during President Alexander Stubb’s visit

India and Finland on Thursday announced a series of agreements and initiatives aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation across sectors including mobility, sustainability, technology and innovation during the State visit of Finnish President Alexander Stubb. The visit marked a significant step in bilateral relations, with both countries deciding to elevate their ties to a “Strategic Partnership in Digitalization and Sustainability.” The announcement reflects the growing collaboration bet...

March 5, 2026 3:22 PM

India, Finland discuss expanding cooperation in skill development and workforce mobility

Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Jayant Chaudhary on Thursday held a bilateral meeting with Finland's Minister of Employment Matias Marttinen to explore opportunities for strengthening cooperation between India and Finland in the areas of skill development, vocational education and workforce mobility. The meeting focused on expanding collaboration between the two countries to build resilient and future-ready talent ecosystems, with both sides dis...

March 5, 2026 3:19 PM

India, Finland elevate ties to strategic partnership in digitalisation and sustainability: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said India and Finland have agreed to elevate their bilateral relationship to a Strategic Partnership in Digitalisation and Sustainability, marking a new phase in cooperation between the two countries across technology, innovation and sustainable development. Speaking during a joint press interaction with Finland President Alexander Stubb during his State Visit to India, the Prime Minister said the partnership would deepen collaboration in high-technolog...

March 5, 2026 2:06 PM

PM Modi holds bilateral talks with Finland President Alexander Stubb at Hyderabad House

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday held bilateral talks with Finland President Alexander Stubb at Hyderabad House in New Delhi, discussing ways to further strengthen ties between India and Finland across multiple sectors. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said the two leaders deliberated on enhancing bilateral cooperation and exchanged views on regional and global issues of mutual interest, including collaboration in multilateral forums. PM Modi also hosted a luncheon in honour of th...

February 18, 2026 1:49 PM

PM Modi, Finnish counterpart Petteri Orpo reaffirm commitment to responsible, talent-driven AI

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo on Wednesday reaffirmed their commitment to advancing responsible, talent-driven artificial intelligence during a bilateral meeting held on the sidelines of the India AI Impact Summit 2026. The Finnish leader, who arrived in India to attend the five-day summit, met PM Modi at Hyderabad House in New Delhi. The discussions focused on enhancing cooperation in sustainability, digitalisation, AI research and ethical innovation, whi...

December 31, 2025 7:11 PM

Finland suspects ship of damaging cable in Baltic Sea, in latest such incident

Finnish police said on Wednesday they seized a ship believed to have damaged an undersea telecoms cable which runs from Helsinki to Estonia's capital Tallinn across the Gulf of Finland, an area hit by suspected sabotage incidents in recent years. "Finnish authorities have taken control of the vessel as part of a joint operation," the police said, declining to name the ship or its nationality, or give any further details about the vessel and its crew. Eight NATO states border the Baltic Sea, wh...