On February 18, 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with the Prime Minister of the Republic of Finland, Mr. Petteri Orpo, in New Delhi on the sidelines of the AI Impact Summit. Both leaders celebrated the recent conclusion of the India-EU Free Trade Agreement that came out of the 16th India-EU Summit, anticipating it will promote shared progress and prosperity. They agreed to continue working to strengthen bilateral ties within the framework of the India-EU Strategic Partnership. Discussions centered on the vital role of digitalization and sustainability in driving future economic growth, acknowledging the growing presence of technology companies through expanded operations and partnerships, and the Finnish Prime Minister praised India's vision for fair and inclusive AI development. They also advocated for increased bilateral trade and technology collaboration, including the co-development of quantum and 6G technologies, renewable energy, circular economy, and defense. The leaders exchanged views on global and regional matters and sought greater cooperation in global governance. They anticipated further engagement, including a meeting at the 3rd India-Nordic Summit later in the year. The release ID is 2229685, and the visitor counter is 353.
Key Entities Referenced
India-EU Free Trade Agreement: A trade agreement between India and the European Union, welcomed by both leaders during the meeting.
AI Impact Summit: The summit on the margins of which the meeting between the Prime Minister of India and the Prime Minister of Finland took place.
New Delhi: Location of the meeting between the Prime Minister of India and the Prime Minister of Finland.
India-EU Strategic Partnership: The broader strategic framework guiding bilateral relations between India and the EU.
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Meeting of Prime Minister with H.E. Mr. Petteri
Orpo, Prime Minister of the Republic of Finland
on the margins of the AI Impact Summit
Posted On: 18 FEB 2026 5:10PM by PIB Delhi
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi met with H.E. Mr. Petteri Orpo, Prime Minister of the Republic of
Finland in New Delhi on 18 February 2026 on the margins of the AI Impact Summit.
Both leaders welcomed the recent conclusion of the India-EU Free Trade Agreement during the 16th
India-EU Summit, which will serve as a catalyst for shared progress and prosperity. They committed to
continuing efforts to further enhance bilateral relations in the spirit of the India-EU Strategic Partnership.
The leaders underscored the pivotal role of digitalization and sustainability in driving future economic
growth and development. In this context, they recognized and welcomed the increasing presence of their
leading technology companies in each other’s economies through expanded operations and partnerships.
The Finnish Prime Minister applauded India’s vision for just and inclusive AI development.
The leaders called for doubling bilateral trade and greater technology collaboration, including in co-
development of quantum and 6G, renewables, circular economy and defence.
They also exchanged views on regional and global developments, and on greater cooperation in global
governance.
The leaders looked forward to enhancing bilateral engagement including meeting again at the 3rd India-
Nordic Summit later this year.
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