The countries are celebrating the 50th anniversary of establishment of diplomatic ties

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Prime Minister of Iceland Katrin Jakobsdottir on Wednesday discussed ways to further strengthen economic cooperation between the two countries.

They met in Copenhagen on the sidelines of the 2nd India-Nordic Summit.

According to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), both leaders discussed ways to further strengthen economic cooperation especially in the sectors of geothermal energy, Blue Economy, Arctic, renewable energy, fisheries, food processing, education including digital universities, and culture.

"Geothermal energy, in particular, is an area where Iceland has special expertise, and both sides stessed on collaboration between universities of both countries in this sector," the MEA added.

Discussions also took place on expediting the India - EFTA trade negotiations. The two leaders also discussed regional and global developments, the MEA said.

According to the MEA, both Prime Ministers warmly recalled their first meeting during the 1st India-Nordic Summit in Stockholm in April 2018. They noted that this year, both countries are celebrating the 50th anniversary of establishment of diplomatic relations.

Prime Minister Modi lauded Prime Minister Jakobsdottir's personal efforts at promoting gender equality and briefed her on India's advances in this regard.