Indian diaspora welcomed PM Modi with a range of traditional music and classical dance performances, displaying the rich cultural heritage of the country

PM Modi greeted the Indian diaspora, shaking hands with diaspora members as the crowd cheered with 'Vande Mataram' and 'Modi, Modi..' slogans

The visit, which marks the first time an Indian PM has travelled to the country in 43 years, is being viewed as a major strategic pivot toward Northern Europe

In a post on X, PM Modi said he will call on King Harald V and Queen Sonja during the visit and hold bilateral talks with Prime Minister Store. He will also attend the upcoming India-Nordic Summit on Tuesday and hold bilateral talks with Prime Minister Store

The visit comes at a crucial time for India-Nordic relations. Beyond the cultural bonding with the diaspora, the focus remains heavily on trade and economic synergy, particularly following the recently signed European Free Trade Association (EFTA) agreement.