Gloria Gangte

Growing from strength to strength! 🎥 Watch highlights of PM @narendramodi's successful visit to UAE, the Netherlands, Sweden, Norway and Italy.

Concluding a very fruitful visit to Norway. Held productive talks with Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre and participated in the India-Nordic Summit, where important decisions were taken to deepen cooperation in many areas. I thank the people of Norway, PM Støre and the Government of Norway for their warmth and friendship. @jonasgahrstore

India will keep working with the Nordic nations for: More trade and investment. Sustainable growth. Greater innovation. Climate action. Cooperation in the Arctic.

Sharing my remarks during the joint press meet with leaders of Nordic nations. twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1…

Participated in the 3rd India-Nordic Summit in Oslo, which reflected the growing depth and dynamism of India’s partnership with the Nordic region. Our discussions focused on several aspects, including sustainability, innovation, clean energy, emerging technologies and strengthening cooperation for a peaceful and prosperous future. India and the Nordic countries are united by shared democratic values, trust and a common commitment towards human-centric development. @SwedishPM @jonasgahrstore @Statsmin @PetteriOrpo

Good to sit down with FM @EspenBarthEide of Norway in Oslo this evening. Exchanged views on the situation in Ukraine, West Asia and Indo Pacific. 🇮🇳 🇳🇴

Held fruitful talks with PM Jonas Gahr Støre in Oslo. One of the key highlights was the upgrading of our bilateral partnership to a Green Strategic Partnership, which will deepen synergy in clean energy, sustainable growth, the blue economy, green shipping and more. We also talked about boosting linkages in innovation, research, education, healthcare, skill development and more. It is gladdening to see Norway join the Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative. @jonasgahrstore

List of outcomes (12 in total) : Official visit of PM @narendramodi to Norway ⬇️ 🇮🇳 🇳🇴

Welcome to Norway, Prime Minister @narendramodi 🇳🇴🇮🇳 It marks a historic moment: the first visit by India's Prime Minister in over 40 years. I look forward to how Norway, the Nordics & India can strengthen cooperation on trade, green transition and our common global challenges.

Jeg har landet i Oslo i Norge. Jeg er takknemlig for den varme velkomsten fra statsminister Jonas Gahr Støre på flyplassen. Dette er det første besøket av en indisk statsminister til Norge på over 40 år. Jeg er sikker på at besøket vil styrke vennskapet mellom India og Norge. Jeg skal møte Deres Majesteter Kong Harald V og Dronning Sonja, og ha samtaler med statsminister Støre. I morgen, den 19., skal det tredje India-Nordic-toppmøtet holdes i Oslo. Det blir en god mulighet til å møte mine nordiske kolleger. @jonasgahrstore

God 17. mai! Gratulerer Med Dagen! Heartiest Congratulations to the Government and People of Norway 🇳🇴 on their Constitution Day!!

Ambassador H.E. Ms. @gloriagangte met Ms. Mari Sundli Tveit, Chief Executive of the Research Council of Norway, in Oslo on 05 May 2026, along with Mr. Rune Volla, Ms. Marianne Jensen, Mr. Roger Tosbotn and Ms. Merethe Sandberg The Research Council of Norway (RCN) is Norway’s central research funding body, supporting innovation and advising the government across sectors while promoting international collaboration. Discussions focused on strengthening India–Norway research ties through enhanced partnerships, researcher mobility, and collaboration under European frameworks. Priority areas included clean energy, ocean and Arctic research, health, and emerging technologies such as AI and quantum, with a shared focus on scaling impactful outcomes. #IndiaNorway #ResearchCollaboration #Innovation #ScienceDiplomacy @MEAIndia @mygovindia @narendramodi @stMari @moemerethe @norwayinindia @forskningsradet

India–Norway energy ties continue to gain momentum: Ambassador H.E. @gloriagangte met Ms. @HSkryseth, Mr. Svein Skeie, and Ms. Trude Måseide from @EquinorASA on 4 May 2026. Equinor presented an overview of the company’s global operations and its expanding engagement with India. Discussions focused on possible areas of collaboration across upstream as well as downstream energy sectors, carbon capture and storage (CCS) and renewable energy. The meeting also highlighted opportunities in digitalisation, particularly in artificial intelligence (AI), and potential partnerships with Indian IT companies. @norwayindia @norwayinindia @diaspora_india @FollowCII

Ambassador H.E @gloriagangte met 16 senior managers from India’s Energy Sector led by NTPC on 21 April 2026 during their International Program-cum-Field Visit to Norway. The delegation represented leading Indian Public Sector Undertakings, including GAIL (Gas Authority of India Limited), India’s leading natural gas company; IREDA (Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency), a premier financing institution for renewable energy; THDC India Limited (Tehri Hydro Development Corporation), engaged in hydro and clean power generation; NEEPCO (North Eastern Electric Power Corporation Limited), focused on hydropower and energy development in Northeast India; and REC Limited (Rural Electrification Corporation), a major infrastructure financing NBFC supporting the power sector. The meeting provided an opportunity to exchange views on energy management, clean technologies, project management, sustainable growth, innovation, and transparent governance. Discussions also highlighted that common values of sustainability, trust, and inclusive growth that India and Norway share make a good foundation for building partnerships to scale renewable technologies, reduce costs, and build a safer, greener future. #IndiaNorway #NTPC #EnergyLeadership #Sustainability #CleanEnergy #ProjectManagement #GlobalPartnership #Innovation #RenewableEnergy @IREDALtd @ntpclimited @NEEPCOLtd @gailindia @RECLindia @THDCIL_MOP @ntpclimited

Ambassador H.E. @Gloriagangte met DNV’s Lars Almklov, Director of Group Government & Public Affairs, and Amit Mital, Country Chair for India, Sri Lanka & Bangladesh. DNV is a global assurance and risk management company with expertise across maritime, energy, sustainability, digital assurance, healthcare, and certification services. They briefed the Ambassador on DNV’s growing engagement in India across multiple sectors and discussed ways to further strengthen India–Norway cooperation in their areas of expertise. #IndiaNorway #DNV #Maritime #Shipping #EnergyTransition #OffshoreWind #Innovation #Sustainability #GreenGrowth #Partnership @norwayinindia @investindia @CimGOI @DNV_Group @airnewsalerts @DDNewslive @ficci_india

77th Foundation Day of the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) Glimpses from the celebration of ICCR’s 76th anniversary in Oslo, organized by the Embassy of India in Oslo. The evening brought together culture, music, dance, and wellness, celebrating India’s rich heritage and culture. #ICCRfoundationday #77thFoundationday #12thInternationalDayofYoga #IDY2026 #annapurnacertificate #76thanniversary @indiandiplomats @iccr_hq @GloriaGangte @MEAIndia @mygovindia @narendramodi @PMOIndia @IndianDiplomacy @PIB_India @MinOfCultureGoI @moayush @incredibleindia @DDNewslive @airnewsalerts

Ambassador H.E. @gloriagangte met with Dr. Vikas Agarwal, Senior Global South Partnerships Lead, and Mr. Naren Rau Policy Director at the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI). Discussions focused on deepening India’s engagement with CEPI, including Global South partnerships, and strengthening research, development, and manufacturing ecosystems. The meeting also highlighted ongoing collaboration between CEPI and key Indian institutions such as the Department of Biotechnology and ICMR, advancing joint research, capacity building, and pandemic response initiatives. @CEPIvaccines @ICMRDELHI @DBTIndia @diaspora_india @FollowCII @DoC_GoI

Embassy of India, Oslo celebrated the 76th anniversary of the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) on 17 April 2026, bringing together culture, music, dance, and wellness in a memorable evening. In her remarks, Ambassador H.E. @gloriagangte highlighted the unifying power of culture, emphasizing how it plays a vital role in bringing people together beyond borders. She noted that Indian culture, with its philosophy of “vasudhaiva kutumbakam” and timeless values, serves as a powerful bridge, fostering friendships and mutual understanding across the world. The event also featured remarks by Mr. Baljit Singh Padda, recipient of the prestigious Annapurna Certificate Award 2024, who shared his inspiring personal journey and spoke about his experiences in the culinary world. The cultural programme added special vibrancy to the evening. An evocative classical medley in the renowned Raga Ahir Bhairav was presented by Ms. Uma Ranganathan, who beautifully blended several pieces and also paid tribute to the legendary singer Asha Bhosle. She was accompanied on the mridanga by Chandrakaanth Ramamurthy. The programme featured graceful performances by Bharatanatyam dancers Radhika Pandey and Shrilatha Rao, highlighting the elegance and rich heritage of Indian classical dance. Adding a wellness touch, Massimo Barberi led a light chair yoga session, building momentum for the International Day of Yoga on 21 June—just 65 days away. The celebration reflected the spirit of ICCR’s mission to promote India’s rich cultural heritage and foster stronger people-to-people ties through art, music, dance, and wellness. #ICCRfoundationday #77thFoundationday #12thInternationalDayofYoga #IDY2026 @iccr_hq @IndianDiplomacy @MEAIndia @MinOfCultureGoI @moayush @airnewsalerts @DDNewslive

A 31-member delegation from Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. (IOCL) undergoing senior management programme at IIM Calcutta visited Norway from 15–17 April. The delegation attended specially curated module at BI -Norwegian Business School Oslo and visited relevant Norwegian companies from Oil and Gas sector including a site visit to Cement factory to see carbon capture facilities at Brevik cement plant operated by Heidelberg Materials Sement Norge AS. Mr. Vippin Kumar Jain (Executive Director, IOCL), Dr. Abhishek Goel (Professor, IIM Calcutta) and the delegation met with Ambassador H.E. Ms. Gloria Gangte. They shared their perspectives on Norway, experiences of their academic interactions at business school and on-site visits. Ambassador spoke about Norway’s history and how its geographical location has a major role in shaping its worldview. She also spoke about technological advancements made by Norway in diverse fields, especially in Energy sector and how India can learn from their experiences in transitioning from fossil fuels to green energy. Discussions also touched on India- EFTA TEPA agreement paving the way forward in India- Norway relations and how both sides are working towards deeper collaborations in different industries and in also increasing Norwegian investments in India. @GloriaGangte @IndianOilcl @IIM_Calcutta @HandelshoyskBI @norwayinindia @CimGOI @FollowCII @diaspora_india @airnewsalerts @DDNewslive @PetroleumMin @ficci_india

Ambassador H.E. @gloriagangte visited the headquarters of Orkla ASA in Oslo and met with its President and CEO, Nils K. Selte, along with Håkon Mageli, Executive Vice President (EVP) Communication and Corporate Affairs, and Maria Syse-Nybraaten, Executive Vice President (EVP) Investments. She was briefed on Orkla’s global operations and their businesses in India. Orkla ASA is a leading industrial investment company focusing on brands and consumer-oriented businesses and currently manages 10 portfolio companies, creating sustainable value through active ownership and long-term investments. Orkla India has expanded its presence through key acquisitions such as MTR Foods (2007) and Eastern Condiments (2021) and strengthened its position in the FMCG sector. The company consolidated its operations under Orkla India in 2023 and did an IPO in 2025. The visit provided an opportunity to strengthen bilateral engagement and gain deeper insights into Orkla’s future plans in India .... Ambassadør H.E. @gloriagangte besøkte hovedkontoret til Orkla ASA i Oslo. Hun møtte konsernsjef Nils K. Selte, sammen med Håkon Mageli og Maria Syse-Nybraaten. Hun fikk informasjon om Orklas virksomhet i verden og arbeidet deres i India. Orkla er et stort investeringsselskap som jobber med kjente merkevarer og produkter for forbrukere. Selskapet eier 10 selskaper og satser på langsiktige investeringer for å skape verdi. I India har Orkla vokst gjennom oppkjøp som MTR Foods og Eastern Condiments. Selskapet samlet virksomheten sin under Orkla India i 2023 og ble børsnotert i 2025. Besøket ga en god mulighet til å styrke samarbeidet og lære mer om Orklas planer i India. #Orkla #OrklaIndia #IPO2025 @OrklaASA @OrklaIndia @MTRFoods @EasternCondiments @Gloriagangte @CimGOI @norwayinindia @diaspora_india @ficci_india @MEAIndia @airnewsalerts @DDNewslive