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PM’s Audience with His Majesty King Harald V of Norway

PM's Audience with His Majesty King Harald V of Norway

18 May, 2026

PM's Audience with His Majesty King Harald V of Norway

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today had an audience with His Majesty King Harald V of Norway at the Royal Palace in Oslo.

Prime Minister conveyed the greetings and best wishes of the people of India. He appreciated the natural beauty of Norway and underlined that the long-standing friendship between India and Norway continues to grow stronger, anchored in shared values of democracy, the rule of law, and people-centric governance.

Prime Minister Modi and His Majesty King Harald V discussed the impressive strides made by Indian and Norwegian companies across diverse sectors particularly in new technologies.

The audience was followed by a luncheon hosted by His Majesty in honour of Prime Minister Modi.

Prime Minister thanked His Majesty for the gracious hospitality extended to him.

Honoured to receive the Grand Cross of the Royal Norwegian Order of Merit. This honour is dedicated to the people of India and is a tribute to the enduring friendship between India and Norway. It reflects our shared commitment to global progress. pic.twitter.com/bh7ucPamK4

- Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 18, 2026

Beæret over å motta Storkorset for Den Norske Kongelige Fortjenstorden. Denne hederen er viet til det indiske folk og er en hyllest til det vedvarende vennskapet mellom India og Norge. Den speiler vår felles forpliktelse til global utvikling. pic.twitter.com/lLZ8GFfP0W

- Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 18, 2026
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