India, May 18 -- The Government of India has issued a release:

Your Excellency Prime Minister of Norway, Delegates from both countries, Friends from the media, Namaskaar!

I am delighted to visit Norway. This beautiful country is a wonderful example of nature and human progress in harmony.

First and foremost, I sincerely thank the Prime Minister for this warm and gracious welcome. And on the important occasion of Norway's Constitution Day, which was yesterday, I extend my heartfelt wishes, on behalf of the world's largest democracy, to the people of the strong and vibrant democracy of Norway.

I was scheduled to visit Norway last year, but the trip had to be postponed due to the terrorist attack in Pahalgam. During that difficult time, No...