Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has vowed to work with Nordic allies to end the conflict in the Middle East and defend the “rules-based global order”.

Speaking at a summit in Oslo, Modi — a close ally of US President Donald Trump — says his and the Nordic leaders’ commitment to democracy and multilateralism made them “natural partners”.

“In these times of global tensions and conflict, India and Nordic countries will together continue to focus on a rules-based global order,” Modi tells reporters. “Whether it is Ukraine or West Asia (the Middle East), we will continue to support an early end to the conflict and efforts for peace.”

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