Hindustan Times Lucknow
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May 16, 2026
We live in an unpredictable world. But unpredictability is not the same as powerlessness.
We live in an unpredictable world. But unpredictability is not the same as powerlessness. Democracies that share values and trust have both the opportunity and the responsibility to act together. India and Norway are two such democracies.
The rules-based international order built after 1945 is under pressure. Russia’s illegal war against Ukraine continues. Conflicts in the Middle East destabilise neighbouring regions. Trade routes are disrupted, supply chains fragmented, and competition over critical resources is intensifying. In this landscape, the partnerships that matter most are those built on something real: Shared interests, shared values, and a willingness to act.
This is why I look forward to welcoming Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi to Oslo on May 18. It’s the first visit by an Indian PM to Norway since Indira Gandhi in 1983. But more than symbolism, it marks a moment when countries with complementary strengths choose to move closer together.
This story is from the May 16, 2026 edition of Hindustan Times Lucknow.
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