Foreign Minister of Iceland, Bjarni Benediktsson, arrived in India, marking a significant visit aimed at strengthening bilateral ties, particularly in trade and investment. The Ministry of External Affairs extended a warm welcome to Benediktsson, highlighting the importance of his visit. During his stay, Benediktsson emphasized Iceland's commitment to sustainable fisheries, a sector for which the country is globally recognized for exporting fresh fish. Additionally, discussions on new areas of collaboration, investment, and trade took place on the sidelines of the India-EFTA (European Free Trade Association) meeting, involving key Indian officials including External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal. The engagement with the delegation from European Free Trade Association nations and the business community underscored the potential for deepening economic relations between India and Iceland.
EAM @DrSJaishankar with FM @Bjarni_Ben of Iceland on India-EFTA meeting sidelines, they discussed new areas of collaboration, investment and trade. https://t.co/uHBEZuu4Nn
"Good meeting with FM @Bjarni_Ben of Iceland on India-EFTA meeting sidelines. Discussed new areas of collaboration, investment and trade," posts EAM S Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar). https://t.co/TWuqLSxFh4
Spent an engaging afternoon with the delegation from European Free Trade Association nations & the business community, alongside my colleague EAM @DrSJaishankar ji. https://t.co/wXD6A0aIPO
#WATCH | Delhi: On partnership with India, Iceland Foreign Minister Bjarni Benediktsson says, "...In the case of Iceland, we are a nation that exports fresh fish all around the world and is known for sustainable fisheries. We have a sustainable fisheries policy. Based on this… https://t.co/9m9ruE1jHm
Foreign Minister of #Iceland, Bjarni Benediktsson, arrived in the national capital today. Ministry of External Affairs (@MEAIndia), extended a warm welcome to the Icelandic Foreign Minister. https://t.co/1B7dh4mZk6
A warm welcome to FM @Bjarni_Ben of Iceland to India. His visit is set to further strengthen our ties, including in trade and investment. https://t.co/cdnPYJiahR