PM Modi holds talks with Icelandic PM on boosting economic cooperation, geothermal energy, Arctic

Copenhagen/New Delhi, May 4 (FN Bureau) Prime Minister Narendra Modi held bilateral talks with Prime Minister of Iceland Katrin Jakobsdottir on Wednesday in Copenhagen during which they discussed ways to further strengthen economic cooperation, especially in geothermal energy, Blue Economy, Arctic, renewable energy, fisheries and food. The two leaders met on the sidelines of the 2nd India-Nordic Summit.

Both Prime Ministers warmly recalled their first meeting during the 1st India-Nordic Summit in Stockholm in April 2018. They noted that this year both countries are celebrating the 50th anniversary of establishment of diplomatic relations, an official statement said. Both leaders discussed ways to further strengthen economic cooperation especially in the sectors of geothermal energy, Blue Economy, Arctic, renewable energy, fisheries, food processing, education including digital universities, and culture. Geothermal energy, in particular, is an area where Iceland has special expertise, and both sides stressed on collaboration between the universities of both countries in this sector. Prime Minister Modi lauded Prime Minister Jakobsdottir’s personal efforts at promoting gender equality and briefed her on India’s advances in this regard. Discussions also took place on expediting the India-European Free Trade Agreement trade negotiations. The two leaders also discussed regional and global developments.