Blitz Bureau
NEW DELHI: Terming Finland as an important partner of India in the Nordic region, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on March 5 announced that the two nations are expanding cooperation in Arctic research.
While addressing a joint press meet with Finland President Alexander Stubb following their talks at Hyderabad House in National Capital, PM Modi stated that the two nations have also agreed to expand research cooperation in teacher training, school-to-school partnerships, and the future of education.
“Finland is becoming a preferred destination for Indian students and talent. Today, we have signed a comprehensive migration and mobility agreement with Finland to connect the innovation ecosystems of both countries. With this, we are also going to further strengthen joint research and startup collaboration,” PM Modi said.
“Finland is a role model in the field of education. Today, we have also agreed to expand research cooperation in teacher training, school-to-school partnerships, and the future of education. This means that we are going to deepen our cooperation at every level of human development, from school to industry. Finland is an important partner of India in the Nordic region. We are also expanding our cooperation with Finland in Arctic and polar research,” he added.
Extending a warm welcome to Stubb on his first visit to India, PM Modi said, “I warmly welcome President Stubb on his first visit to India as President of Finland. President Stubb is not only a renowned global leader but also a respected thinker and author. It is a matter of great honour and pleasure for us to have an experienced and dynamic leader like you as the Chief Guest of this year’s Raisina Dialogue.”
