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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...