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Prelims level: Nordic-Baltic Eight (NB-8) Countries
Why in the News?
Prime Minister Modi met Estonian President Alar Karis at the AI Action Summit in Paris to discuss trade, technology, cybersecurity, and stronger ties between India, Estonia, and the Nordic-Baltic Eight (NB-8).
Key Highlights of the Recent Visit to Estonia:
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About Nordic-Baltic Eight (NB-8) Countries
- The Nordic-Baltic Eight (NB-8) is a regional cooperation platform that includes:
- Nordic Countries: Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden
- Baltic States: Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania
- NB cooperation dates to the 1990s, following the Baltic states’ independence from Soviet rule.
- The Nordic Council began engaging with Baltic leaders in 1989, leading to official cooperation in 1991.
- The NB-8 framework was formally established in 2000 as a regional diplomatic and economic initiative.
- Structural Mandate:
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- Trade and Economic Growth: Strengthening business and investment partnerships.
- Technology and Innovation: Collaborating on digital governance, AI, and cybersecurity.
- Security and Defense: Enhancing NATO and EU-led security cooperation.
- Climate and Energy Policy: Advancing sustainability and energy security initiatives.
- NB-8 Leadership and Coordination:
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- Each year, one NB-8 country assumes the role of coordinator, hosting diplomatic meetings and leading regional initiatives.
- Denmark will chair NB-8 in 2025, following Sweden in 2024 and Latvia in 2023.
PYQ:[2014] Consider the following countries:
Which of the above are the members of the ‘Arctic Council ‘? (a) 1, 2 and 3 (b) 2, 3 and 4 (c) 1, 4 and 5 (d) 1, 3 and 5 |
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