Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday, March 5th 2026, said that the new strategic partnership in digitalisation and sustainability between India and Finland will create “innumerable opportunities” for the people of both nations, while opening new avenues for cooperation in advanced technologies, clean energy, and innovation.

In a social media post on X, the Prime Minister stated that the elevation of bilateral relations to a strategic partnership in digitalization and sustainability will deepen collaboration in emerging technologies and strengthen economic and innovation ties between the two countries.

“We are shaping India-Finland relations into a strategic partnership in digitalisation and sustainability. This partnership will create innumerable opportunities for the people of our nations,” Modi said.

Earlier in the day, Modi said cooperation between the two countries will expand in key technology sectors such as artificial intelligence, 5G and 6G telecommunications, advanced data analytics, and quantum computing. He added that the partnership will also cover clean technologies, renewable energy, circular economy initiatives, and sustainable urban development.

During talks with Alexander Stubb, President of Finland, both sides agreed to strengthen research collaboration and promote innovation. Joint research calls between India’s Department of Science and Technology and Business Finlandwill focus on renewable energy, smart cities, hydrogen technologies, electric vehicles, and waste management.

The two leaders also agreed on a Migration and Mobility Partnership to facilitate the movement of professionals, students, entrepreneurs, and researchers. In addition, both countries renewed their environmental cooperation agreement to boost collaboration in climate action, clean energy, and sustainable development.