Modi calls for diplomatic peace in West Asia, Ukraine
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- Prime Minister Narendra Modi called for dialogue and diplomacy to end the West Asia crisis and the Ukraine conflict, saying military action alone cannot achieve lasting peace (May 18, 2026).
- Modi met Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store in Oslo, discussing bilateral ties and Norway’s joining of India’s Indo‑Pacific Oceans Initiative.
- Modi thanked Norway for its support after the previous year's Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 tourists, highlighting the countries’ shared commitment to combat terrorism.
- Modi and Norway agreed that reforming global institutions is essential to address growing challenges and eradicate terrorism.
- India and Norway will collaborate on marine economy, maritime security, and capacity building as major maritime nations.
Why it matters: India gains a stronger diplomatic partnership with Norway and a joint push for global‑institution reform, which signals a shift in the narrative on the Ukraine conflict away from military solutions.
