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Mumbai, October 30, 2025 — On the second day of India Maritime Week, Norway’s Minister for Fisheries and Ocean Policy, Marianne Sivertsen Næss, reaffirmed her government’s commitment to reducing both national and international emissions while promoting the IMO Net-Zero framework to build a climate-resilient and future-ready maritime sector.
Minister Næss, together with India’s Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal, inaugurated the Norwegian Country Session, underscoring the growing maritime cooperation between Norway and India. In her address at the Global India Maritime Summit, she highlighted Norway’s strategic expertise in maritime security and sustainable shipping, emphasizing the shared vision of the two nations in driving innovation and green transition in the sector.
During a bilateral meeting with Minister Sonowal, Minister Næss expressed her appreciation for India’s efforts in convening the global maritime community in Mumbai, and recalled Minister Sonowal’s impactful participation at Nor-Shipping 2025 in Oslo earlier this year.
To conclude her engagements for the day, Minister Næss visited the Cambay Tiger store, celebrating the growing trade ties under the India–EFTA Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA), which has reduced tariffs on whole frozen Norwegian salmon to zero.
The ongoing collaboration between Norway and India continues to advance initiatives in sustainable shipping, green technology, and maritime innovation, setting the course for a cleaner and more resilient global maritime future.