In April, 2018 'India-Nordic Summit' held in which city?

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The correct option is 1:

The first India-Nordic Summit was a significant diplomatic event held in April 2018, aimed at strengthening ties between India and the five Nordic countries: Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, and Norway. This inaugural summit took place in **Stockholm**, the capital of Sweden. The summit was attended by the Prime Minister of India and the Prime Ministers of the five Nordic nations, marking a concerted effort to foster cooperation in key areas like innovation, clean energy, green technology, sustainable development, trade, and investment. Sweden, known for its leadership in sustainable development and technology, was an ideal host for this dialogue, emphasizing a partnership based on shared values and mutual prosperity in the 'Innovation Partnership' framework. The choice of Stockholm underscored Sweden's proactive role in expanding the strategic partnership between India and the Nordic region.

The incorrect option is 2:

**Copenhagen** is the capital of Denmark, one of the five Nordic countries. While Denmark is a crucial partner in the India-Nordic framework, Copenhagen was not the venue for the first India-Nordic Summit in April 2018. However, Copenhagen did host the second India-Nordic Summit four years later, in May 2022. Denmark’s primary cooperation with India is often focused on the 'Green Strategic Partnership', particularly in the fields of water management and renewable energy, but for the 2018 inaugural event, the host city was Stockholm, Sweden.

The incorrect option is 3:

**Helsinki** is the capital of Finland, another key member of the Nordic group. Finland is globally recognized for its innovation in education, digitalization, and clean technology. While India maintains robust bilateral ties and cooperation with Finland, Helsinki was not chosen as the location for the 2018 India-Nordic Summit. The summit is a platform for collective engagement, and while Finland plays a major role in Nordic cooperation, the venue for the first iteration was decided to be in Sweden, not Helsinki.

The incorrect option is 4:

**Reykjavik** is the capital and largest city of Iceland. Iceland's partnership with India is often centered around geothermal energy, fisheries, and Arctic affairs, given its unique geographical location. While Iceland, like the other Nordic nations, participated actively in the 2018 Summit, its capital, Reykjavik, did not host the event. Hosting duties for the India-Nordic Summits rotate among the partner countries, and Reykjavik was not selected for the inaugural 2018 meeting, which prioritized Stockholm as the host city.