World News | Norway’s Minister of International Development Meets Union Minister Jitendra Singh, Expresses Solidarity with India over Pahalgam Attack
Asmund Grover Aukrust stated they eagerly looked forward to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Norway. The Norway Minister conveyed that there is a strong public belief in Norway in favor of India, with many citizens expressing a desire to see Prime Minister Narendra Modi visit their country.
Monaco [Monaco], June 8 (ANI): Ahead of the Marine Spatial Planning (MSP) side event, Norway’s Minister of International Development, Asmund Grover Aukrust, met Union Minister for Earth Sciences Jitendra Singh in Monaco and expressed solidarity with India over the recent attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam. The two leaders exchanged notes on deepening India-Norway cooperation in Marine Planning, Arctic research, and a resilient Blue Economy. Read Earthquake in Colombia: Quake of Magnitude 6.7 on Richter Scale Strikes South American Country, No Casualties Reported. Asmund Grover Aukrust stated they eagerly anticipated Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Norway. The Norwegian side has clearly expressed support for India in the wake of recent developments. The Norway Minister conveyed that there is a strong public sentiment in Norway in favor of India, with many people expressing a desire to see Prime Minister Narendra Modi visit their country. In a press release, the Ministry of Earth Sciences stated, “In a significant diplomatic engagement ahead of the Marine Spatial Planning (MSP) side event, Norway Minister of International Development, Asmund Grover Aukrust, called on India’s Minister for Earth Sciences Dr. Jitendra Singh and conveyed his country’s solidarity with India, in the light of the terrible happenings in Jammu & Kashmir in recent weeks. Dr. Jitendra Singh acknowledged Norway’s support, in response to which Aukrust said that they eagerly looked forward to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Norway.” Also Check out United States President Donald Trump Promises To ‘Squash Rioters’ in Los Angeles, Says Governor and Mayor Can’t Do Their Jobs. “From the Norwegian side, there has been a clear expression of support for India in the wake of recent developments. The Norway Minister conveyed that there is a strong public belief in Norway in favor of India, with many citizens expressing a desire to see Prime Minister Narendra Modi visit their country,” it added. This gesture was seen as a mark of solidarity and growing mutual respect between India and Norway. Dr. Jitendra Singh acknowledged this goodwill and thanked the Norwegian leadership and people for their continued support for India’s cause on the global stage. In a post on X, Jitendra Singh stated, “A very worthwhile ‘bilateral’ with Norway Minister of International Development, Mr. Asmund Grover Aukrust, aboard the historic vessel ‘Statsraad Lehmkuhl’ at #Monaco. Exchanged notes on deepening India-Norway cooperation in Marine Planning, Arctic research, and a resilient #BlueEconomy.” https://x.com/DrJitendraSingh/status/1931704893581967692 In another post on X, Jitendra Singh wrote, “Ahead of the ‘Marine Spatial Planning (MSP) Meet, #Norway Minister of International Development, Mr. Asmund Grover Aukrust communicated his country’s solidarity with India, in the light of the awful happenings in #JammuAndKashmir in recent weeks. The Norway Minister conveyed that there is a strong public sentiment in Norway in favor of India, with many citizens expressing a desire to see Prime Minister @narendramodi visit their country.” https://x.com/DrJitendraSingh/status/1931716777354187064 Upon his arrival at Quai Port Hercule in Monaco, Dr. Jitendra Singh was warmly received by Director Trond Gabrielsen and Senior Citizen Consultant Eivind S Homme from the Ocean Area of Norway’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. As Dr. Jitendra Singh boarded the historic research vessel ‘Statsraad Lehmkuhl,’ he was welcomed by Asmund Grover Aukrust, along with the ship’s captain, marking a cordial start to the bilateral engagement. In a press release, the Ministry of Earth Sciences mentioned, “The bilateral engagement builds on the collective agreement on ocean management announced by the Prime Ministers of India and Norway in 2019. Since then, both countries have been actively collaborating on marine spatial planning as an essential pillar of the Blue Economy. In the current meeting, the Ministers discussed avenues to further deepen this cooperation, including efforts to share their collective experience and expertise in ocean management with other countries, particularly island nations that are most vulnerable to the effects of climate patterns.” During the meeting, the two leaders reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral ties in ocean governance and marine spatial planning, a vital component of the global strategy for sustainable usage of ocean resources. The discussion also touched upon enhancing collaboration in Arctic research, polar science missions, and the exchange of best practices on coastal resilience and maritime data sharing, according to the Ministry of Earth Sciences’ press release. In a press release, Ministry of Earth Sciences stated, “Speaking onboard the century-old sailing ship, which has become a symbol of ocean education and sustainability under the ‘One Ocean Exploration,’ Dr. Jitendra Singh emphasized India’s determination to utilize science and technology in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly those related to life below water. He also reiterated India’s willingness to work closely with Norway and other like-minded nations in building climate-resilient blue economies.” Asmund Aukrust expressed gratitude for India’s proactive role in global and regional marine conservation efforts and welcomed deeper cooperation in research and development, including the use of digital tools for marine planning and monitoring. The bilateral meeting served as a start to the larger MSP side event, where both leaders are expected to join other international stakeholders in sharing their national experiences and commitments to marine spatial planning, according to the press release. The press release stated, “As nations increasingly turn to ocean-based solutions for sustainable growth, the India-Norway engagement signifies a shared recognition of science diplomacy as a crucial bridge between environmental stewardship and development imperatives. With the ocean high on the global agenda, particularly as the world anticipates the upcoming UN Ocean Conference, the dialogue between Dr. Jitendra Singh and Aukrust marks a step forward in harnessing shared knowledge, resources, and political will to protect and sustainably manage the marine commons.” He arrived at Monaco on Sunday for a series of meetings on board the vessel ship. In a post on X, Singh mentioned, “Arrived at #Monaco for a series of meetings lined up onboard the vessel ship. Hallmark of the event … the presence of Crown Prince of Norway, H.E. Haakon.” He also addressed the Monaco Marine Conference on Sunday and reiterated India’s commitment to a resilient Blue Economy and mentioned that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had mentioned it twice in his 2 successive Independence Day addresses. In a post on X, Jitendra Singh stated, “Addressed the #Monaco Marine Conference. Reiterated India’s commitment to a resilient #BlueEconomy and mentioned that Prime Minister @narendramodi had referred to it twice in his 2 successive Independence Day addresses.” https://x.com/DrJitendraSingh/status/1931724736482185269 “The India-Norway MSP partnership, under the Indo-Norwegian Integrated Ocean and Research Initiative, has already yielded visible results, notably the pilot projects in Puducherry and Lakshadweep addressing diverse issues like coastal erosion, biodiversity, fisheries, tourism, and conservation. One of India’s most significant achievements is the launch of the SAHAV portal – a GIS-based decision support system now recognized as a Digital Public Good, to mark the International Ocean Day today,” he added. (RECTUM) (This is an unedited and auto-generated story from Synditernational-development-meets-union-minister-jitendra-singh-expresses-solidarity-with-india-over-pahalgam-attack-6914109. html’); return false” href=” https://facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https://www.latestly.com/agency-news/world-news-norways-minister-of-international-development-meets-union-minister-jitendra-singh-expresses-solidarity-with-india-over-pahalgam-attack-6914109.html” title=” Share on Facebook” > Monaco [Monaco], June 8 (ANI): Ahead of the Marine Spatial Planning (MSP) side event, Norway’s Minister of International Development, Asmund Grover Aukrust, met Union Minister for Earth Sciences Jitendra Singh in Monaco and expressed solidarity with India over the recent attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam. The two leaders exchanged notes on deepening India-Norway cooperation in Marine Planning, Arctic research, and a resilient Blue Economy. Earthquake in Colombia: Quake of Magnitude 6.7 on Richter Scale Strikes South American Country, No Casualties Reported. Asmund Grover Aukrust stated they eagerly anticipated Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Norway. The Norwegian side has clearly expressed support for India in the wake of recent developments. The Norway Minister conveyed that there is a strong public sentiment in Norway in favor of India, with many people expressing a desire to see Prime Minister Narendra Modi visit their country. In a press release, Ministry of Earth Sciences stated, “In a significant diplomatic engagement ahead of the Marine Spatial Planning (MSP) side event, Norway Minister of International Development, Asmund Grover Aukrust, called on India’s Minister for Earth Sciences Dr. Jitendra Singh and conveyed his country’s solidarity with India, in the light of the terrible happenings in Jammu & Kashmir in recent weeks. Dr. Jitendra Singh acknowledged Norway’s support, in response to which Aukrust said that they eagerly looked forward to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Norway.” Read US President Donald Trump Vows To ‘Squash Rioters’ in Los Angeles, Says Governor and Mayor Can’t Do Their Jobs. “From the Norwegian side, there has clearly been a support for India in the wake of recent developments. The Norway Minister conveyed that there is a strong public belief in Norway in favor of India, with many citizens expressing a desire to see Prime Minister Narendra Modi visit their country,” it added.
