13/10/2026
Trade, investment and ocean cooperation were all on the programme as Norway State Secretary Astrid Bergmål visited New Delhi last week. 🇳🇴 🇮🇳 Regjeringen (Norge)
At the 2nd India-EFTA Prosperity Summit, she joined government and business leaders to mark one year since the India-EFTA Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement entered into force. The summit brought together high-level representatives from India and the four EFTA countries to reflect on TEPA’s first year and chart the path ahead. Business leaders shared concrete success stories, demonstrating how the agreement is translating into new trade, investment and partnerships. Department of Commerce, GoI Invest India Assocham Innovasjon Norge
The State Secretary also held bilateral meetings with Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal IAS from the Department of Commerce and Secretary (West) Sibi George Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India, discussing bilateral relations and opportunities for closer Norway–India cooperation.
At Oil Spill India 2026, where Norway was Country Partner, the State Secretary inaugurated the Norway Pavilion, showcasing Norwegian companies’ innovative solutions for oil spill response, maritime safety and ocean monitoring. Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change, Government of India Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
Later, she attended : The Great Oceans Dialogue, delivering remarks highlighting Norway’s maritime expertise and the strong potential for closer Norway-India cooperation on the blue economy and ocean governance. Observer Research Foundation
Between official engagements, the State Secretary also had the opportunity to explore some of Delhi’s iconic monuments and experience India’s rich cultural heritage!✨