Reykjavik, Oct. 12 -- Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh has called for stronger scientific cooperation among India, Japan and South Korea on Arctic and climate research, proposing joint expeditions, systematic sharing of scientific data and research facilities, and deeper collaboration between the Arctic and the Himalayas, as per the Ministry of External Affairs.

Addressing the panel "Arctic & Climate Change: Perspectives from Observers" at the Arctic Circle Assembly 2026 on October 8, Singh said, "For India, engagement with the Arctic begins with a simple recognition: geography does not define the limits of climate systems. The Arctic may be distant from India, but changes there have implications far beyond the ...