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MoS Kirti Vardhan Singh to Lead Indian Delegation at Arctic Circle Assembly
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News18•08-10-2026, 12:00
MoS Kirti Vardhan Singh to Lead Indian Delegation at Arctic Circle Assembly
- •Union Minister of State Kirti Vardhan Singh is leading the Indian delegation to the Arctic Circle Assembly in Reykjavik, Iceland, from October 8 to 10.
- •He will participate in a plenary session titled Melting Poles: Perspectives from India and Singapore and deliver opening remarks at an India-organized session on climate change.
- •India's Arctic Policy 2022 focuses on six pillars including science, climate and environment, economic development, connectivity, governance, and capacity building.
- •MoS Singh is scheduled to hold bilateral talks with the Foreign Minister of Iceland to discuss expanding relations in geothermal energy, fisheries, and clean energy.
- •The Arctic Circle Assembly is the largest annual international gathering on the Arctic, attracting around 2,500 participants from over 70 nations.
Key Questions Answered
Union Minister of State for External Affairs and Environment, Forest and Climate Change Kirti Vardhan Singh is leading the Indian delegation at the Arctic Circle Assembly in Reykjavik, Iceland, from October 8 to 10, 2026.
India's Arctic Policy 2022 is based on six pillars covering science, climate and environment, economic development, connectivity, governance, and capacity building.
During his visit to Reykjavik, MoS Kirti Vardhan Singh is scheduled to hold a bilateral discussion with the Foreign Minister of Iceland.
