"The Prime Minister announced a significant step in formalising this relationship through a new pact. "The Prime Minister detailed the specific areas of academic expansion, noting, "Today, we have also agreed to expand research cooperation in teacher training, school-to-school partnerships, and the future of education. "PM Modi also spoke on the strategic importance of the partnership within the broader regional context. "Finland is an important partner of India in the Nordic region," he remarked.Highlighting the shared interests in environmental and scientific frontiers, the Prime Minister added, "We are also expanding our cooperation with Finland in Arctic and polar research. "Earlier, Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a bilateral meeting with the President of Finland, Alexander Stubb, at the Hyderabad House in New Delhi.

Source: Economic Times March 06, 2026 12:25 UTC