New Delhi, May 31 -- Union Ports, Shipping and Waterways Minister Sarbananda Sonowal will embark on a five-day official visit to Norway and Denmark beginning June 2, an official statement said on Saturday.

The visit holds strategic importance as the Union Minister will lead the Team India delegation comprising senior officials from the Central and State governments, along with leading players from the private sector.

During the visit, the Shipping Minister will address the High-level Meeting on Oceans at the 60th edition of the Nor-Shipping event in Oslo; inaugurate the first 'India Pavillion'; Chair India @ Nor-Shipping Country Session; and hold global outreach for the upcoming 'India Maritime Week 2025' scheduled from 27-31 October in...