Prime Minister Narendra Modi has applauded Finland’s contribution to India’s infrastructure and technology development, highlighting cooperation spanning telecom networks to the construction of the Chenab Bridge, the world’s highest railway bridge.

Speaking during an official interaction, Modi said Finnish expertise and companies have played an important role in strengthening India’s digital and infrastructure ecosystem.

He noted that the partnership reflects the growing technological collaboration between India and the Nordic countries.

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Finland’s Contribution to India’s Telecom and Technology Expansion

“Finland has been a long-standing partner in India’s telecom sector, with Finnish companies contributing to the expansion and modernisation of network infrastructure across the country.”

-Prime Minister Narendra Modi

“The cooperation has supported India’s digital connectivity push and helped build a stronger telecom backbone as demand for high-speed data and mobile services grows,” he further added.

Finland’s technology ecosystem continues to play a role in advancing India’s digital economy and innovation landscape. Partnerships in telecommunications, research and emerging technologies are likely to deepen as both countries seek closer cooperation in innovation-driven sectors.

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Chenab Bridge Highlighted as Symbol of Engineering Cooperation

PM Modi also referred to the Chenab Bridge project in Jammu and Kashmir as an example of international engineering collaboration. The structure, part of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link project, is the world’s highest railway bridge and a major infrastructure milestone for India.

He said expertise and technical input from international partners, including Finland, contributed to the successful execution of the project’s complex engineering elements.

In recent times, such cooperation has expanded the scope of India’s partnerships with global technology leaders and engineering firms as the country scales up large infrastructure and connectivity projects.