New Delhi [India], India and Norway on Tuesday held Foreign Office Consultations (FOC) and discussed ways to expand and diversify bilateral cooperation in a range of areas including blue economy, renewable energy, climate and environment and green hydrogen. Both countries also appreciated it. India-EFTA TEPA was signed in March this year and it is expected to accelerate the implementation of the agreement at the earliest, which will further increase bilateral trade and investment. India-European Free Trade Association (EFTA) signed Trade and Economy Partnership Agreement (TEPA). India is working on a Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) with EFTA countries including Switzerland, Iceland, Norway and Liechtenstein on March 10 this year.The Union Cabinet chaired by Cabinet approved the signing of TEPA with the EFTA states. EFTA is an intergovernmental organization established in 1960 to promote free trade and economic integration for the benefit of its four member countries. The Indian delegation to the 11th India-Norway Foreign Office Consultations was led by Pawan Kapoor, Secretary (West). , foreign Ministry
The Norwegian delegation was led by Torgeir Larsen, Secretary General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Norway. The last FOC was held in Oslo in November 2022.The Ministry of External Affairs said in a release that relations between India and Norway have been marked. "Excellent political exchanges, and comprehensive bilateral institutional mechanisms" The communique said, "Cooperation in the blue economy for sustainable development, including maritime and maritime sectors, is the cornerstone of bilateral relations between the two countries." Discuss ways to expand and diversify bilateral cooperation in the areas of economy, renewable energy, climate and environment, CCUS, green hydrogen, solar and wind projects, green shipping, fisheries, water management, Arctic. , Education and Culture,” it said The two sides also held preliminary discussions about the next India-Nordic summit, expected to be held in Oslo later this year. exchanged, especially in the context of the summit.There was a good exchange of views on regional and global issues of mutual interest in the future, the release said. Both sides agreed to hold the next round of consultations in Oslo at a mutually convenient date, Norwegian Ambassador to India May- Allin Steiner later said between the two countries. Successful Foreign Office Consultations between India and Norway today in New Delhi.Under the leadership of @AmbKapoor @ttlar we discussed our growing and strengthening partnership, Norway and India have recently signed a landmark trade agreement as part of EFTA, with even more areas of cooperation growing!" Ambassador said in a post on
The Norwegian delegation was led by Torgeir Larsen, Secretary General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Norway. The last FOC was held in Oslo in November 2022.The Ministry of External Affairs said in a release that relations between India and Norway have been marked. "Excellent political exchanges, and comprehensive bilateral institutional mechanisms" The communique said, "Cooperation in the blue economy for sustainable development, including maritime and maritime sectors, is the cornerstone of bilateral relations between the two countries." Discuss ways to expand and diversify bilateral cooperation in the areas of economy, renewable energy, climate and environment, CCUS, green hydrogen, solar and wind projects, green shipping, fisheries, water management, Arctic. , Education and Culture,” it said The two sides also held preliminary discussions about the next India-Nordic summit, expected to be held in Oslo later this year. exchanged, especially in the context of the summit.There was a good exchange of views on regional and global issues of mutual interest in the future, the release said. Both sides agreed to hold the next round of consultations in Oslo at a mutually convenient date, Norwegian Ambassador to India May- Allin Steiner later said between the two countries. Successful Foreign Office Consultations between India and Norway today in New Delhi.Under the leadership of @AmbKapoor @ttlar we discussed our growing and strengthening partnership, Norway and India have recently signed a landmark trade agreement as part of EFTA, with even more areas of cooperation growing!" Ambassador said in a post on
