Oslo, May 18 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday revealed that his scheduled travel to Norway had been deferred in the wake of the Pahalgam terror attack, whilst expressing deep gratitude to the Norwegian administration for maintaining solidarity with New Delhi in combating global terrorism and demonstrating "true friendship."

Addressing a joint press conference alongside his Norwegian counterpart Jonas Gahr Store shortly after his arrival, Prime Minister Modi conveyed his appreciation for the hospitable reception accorded to him and stated that he eagerly anticipated extending his felicitations to the citizens of Norway on the historic occasion of their national Constitution Day celebrations.

"I am thankful for the grand welcome,...