NewzVille Desk
India and Finland today exchanged several agreements in different areas including Environmental cooperation, migration and mobility partnership and Statistics in New Delhi today. Prime Minister Narendra Modi today held discussion with President of Finland Alexander Stubb on strengthening bilateral cooperation across a wide spectrum of areas.
They also exchanged perspectives on regional and global issues of mutual interest, including cooperation in multilateral fora.
In his joint statement, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said today the world is going through a phase of instability and uncertainty. He said, from Ukraine to West Asia, several regions across the world are witnessing ongoing conflicts.
Modi added that in such a global environment, India and Europe, two major diplomatic powers are entering a golden era in their relations. Prime Minister Modi said, that the growing cooperation between India and Europe is strengthening global stability, development, and shared prosperity.
Prime Minister Modi said, India and Finland are unanimous that military conflict alone cannot resolve any issue. He said, whether in Ukraine or West Asia, both countries will continue to support every effort for an early end to conflict.
Modi noted, at the beginning of 2026, a historic India-European Union Free Trade Agreement was signed. He said, this agreement will further strengthen trade, investment, and technological cooperation between India and Finland.
President of Finland arrived in New Delhi yesterday on a four day state visit to India. He was received by Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh.
This is the first visit of President Stubb to India in his present capacity. President Stubb will be the Chief Guest and Keynote Speaker at the 11th Raisina Dialogue 2026 in the national capital this evening.
