Oslo, May 19 -- Ushering in a new chapter of high-level diplomatic and economic engagement, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday (local time) arrived at the venue of the third India-Nordic Summit in Oslo, setting the stage for a major strategic push in Northern Europe.

PM Modi had arrived in the Norwegian capital Oslo on Monday after completing his bilateral engagements in Sweden. The Prime Minister's presence marks the next critical leg of his four-nation European tour. This high-profile dialogue opens a historic chapter in diplomacy, marking the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister to the Scandinavian nation in 43 years since Indira Gandhi's visit in 1983.

The summit brings together PM Modi and his counterparts from the five Nor...