The Nordic Prime Ministers strongly criticized Russia's "unlawful and unprovoked aggression" on Ukraine, according to a joint statement released on Wednesday by the 2nd India-Nordic Summit. Prime Minister Narendra Modi made the comment following a meeting with the prime ministers of Norway, Sweden, Iceland, Finland, and Denmark. During the summit, the Prime Ministers pledged to continue deepening cooperation between the Nordic countries and India, focusing their discussions on key issues such as the conflict in Ukraine, multilateral cooperation, the green transition and climate change, the blue economy, innovation, and digitalisation. The Prime Ministers emphasized the importance of free trade as a driver of inclusive growth and the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals. The joint statement read, "The Nordic Prime Ministers reiterated their strong condemnation of the unlawful and unprovoked aggression against Ukraine by Russian Forces." The Prime Ministers voiced deep concern over the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Ukraine, according to the statement. 

Key Points

• The Nordic Prime Ministers strongly criticized Russia's "unlawful and unprovoked aggression" on Ukraine, according to a joint statement released on Wednesday by the 2nd India-Nordic Summit.

• The Prime Ministers voiced deep concern over the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Ukraine, according to the statement.