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President Ram Nath Kovind discusses bilateral issues in Iceland
President Ram Nath Kovind on Tuesday thanked the Iceland government for understanding India’s core concerns as he held talks with the country’s president on strengthening bilateral political ties and economic partnership.
In a press statement after holding talks with Iceland President, President Kovind said the two sides took stock of their global partnership and discussed ways to add fresh momentum to it.
The two leaders agreed that terrorism poses a grave threat to humanity and committed to work together to strengthen the global fight against terrorism.
The President expressed concern over the deteriorating environmental conditions in the world.
India agreed to cooperate closely with Iceland on climate change, marine litter and other environment related issues.
After the talks, India and Iceland signed agreements and MOUs on fisheries collaboration, cultural cooperation and visa waiver for holders of diplomatic and official passport.
President Kovind will address the India-Iceland Business Forum today.