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Outgoing Norwegian Envoy Says India Ties Are Growing Stronger

Norway and India are becoming closer partners.

Norway’s ambassador, May-Elin Stener, said their relationship is getting stronger each day.

Both countries are democracies and support rules for how countries should work together.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Norway in May.

During that visit, the two countries made their relationship a Green Strategic Partnership.

Norwegian companies are showing more interest in doing business in India.

Stener said India’s fast-growing economy is creating more chances for cooperation.

She is leaving her ambassador job after three years in India and said she has many happy memories of the country.

Key facts

Norwegian ambassador: May-Elin Stener, who is completing her three-year tenure in India
Partnership upgrade: India and Norway elevated ties to a Green Strategic Partnership during Modi’s May visit to Norway
Shared principles: Both countries are democracies that support a rules-based world order
Business ties: Norwegian companies are showing growing interest in India
Trade framework: The India-EFTA trade and economic partnership agreement entered into force in October
Stock exchange milestone: Orkla India became the first Norwegian company mentioned as listing on the Mumbai Stock Exchange last November
Economic outlook: Stener said India had risen from the world’s fifth-largest economy to the fourth during her time there and would soon become the third

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