India and Finland in 2026
4 developments from Ministry of External Affairs publications, newest first. New ones are added twice a day.
Prime Minister Modi meets Finnish Prime Minister Orpo at India-Nordic Summit in Oslo
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Prime Minister Petteri Orpo on the sidelines of the 3rd India-Nordic Summit in Oslo on 19 May 2026. They reaffirmed their commitment to doubling bilateral trade by 2030 and announced that India and Finland will jointly host the World Circular Economic Forum in September 2026 in Gandhinagar, Gujarat.
Source: Prime Minister’s meeting with Prime Minister of Finland on the margins of the 3rd India-Nordic Summit, Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
India and Finland sign three MoUs during President Stubb's State Visit
India and Finland signed an MoU on Migration and Mobility Partnership, renewed the MoU on Environmental Cooperation and signed an MoU on cooperation in official statistics. Announcements included a Joint Task Force on 6G, co-hosting the World Circular Economy Forum in India in 2026 and a Consular Dialogue between the Foreign Ministries.
Source: List of Outcomes: Visit of President of Finland (March 04 - 07, 2026), Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
Finnish President Stubb makes State Visit to India; ties raised to Strategic Partnership
During President Alexander Stubb's State Visit to India from 4-7 March 2026, the two sides elevated relations to a Strategic Partnership in Digitalization and Sustainability and agreed to aim to double India-Finland trade by 2030. They agreed to establish Joint Working Groups on Digitalization and Sustainability. President Stubb was Chief Guest at the 11th Raisina Dialogue and reiterated support for India's permanent UNSC membership.
Source: India - Finland Joint Statement on the State Visit of President of the Republic of Finland (March 04 - 07, 2026), Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
Prime Minister Modi meets Finnish Prime Minister Orpo at AI Impact Summit in New Delhi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Prime Minister Petteri Orpo in New Delhi on 18 February 2026 on the margins of the AI Impact Summit. The leaders called for doubling bilateral trade and greater technology collaboration, including co-development of quantum and 6G, renewables, circular economy and defence.
Source: Meeting of Prime Minister with H.E. Mr. Petteri Orpo, Prime Minister of the Republic of Finland on the margins of the AI Impact Summit, Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
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