Oslo, May 18 -- In a historic milestone for bilateral diplomacy, Prime Minister Narendra Modi touched down in Oslo on Monday, marking the first time an Indian prime minister has visited the Scandinavian nation in 43 years. Arriving for a two-day official tour following his engagements in Sweden, PM Modi's visit constitutes the crucial fourth leg of his ongoing five-nation international tour, aimed at comprehensively revitalising India-Norway strategic and economic relations.

Demonstrating a unique diplomatic gesture that underscored the significance of the visit, the Prime Minister of Norway, Jonas Gahr Store, was personally present on the tarmac to receive the Indian leader.

The high-profile welcoming delegation at the airport also fea...