‘Need more sambandh’: Iceland PM draws attention to ‘purely Icelandic word’ with PM Modi on stage at Nordic conference
New Delhi: Icelandic Prime Minister Kristrun Frostadotti has drawn attention to the term “relationship” between India and Iceland, noting its linguistic and emotional resonance. During the Indo-Nordic Summit on Tuesday, the comment came in response to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s use of the term where he highlighted that in several Nordic languages, the term has the same meaning as Hindi.“We saw with the free trade agreement that Prime Minister Modi addressed about increasing investment from Iceland to India. So we can do a lot together, and I just have to address, I love the word ‘relationship’. It’s a purely Icelandic word, and people will be very devoted to this language, Prime Minister Modi, because that’s what they need more of ‘Chrismand’ today.” Dr. FrostadóttirPrime Minister Modi used the term to draw attention to the “closeness of our thoughts”. “Today, I have used the word ‘Sambandha’ many times. In several Nordic languages, the word ‘Sambandha’ means connection, relationship, a bond. ‘Sambandha’ also carries the same meaning in Hindi. It is not just a similarity of words, it reflects the closeness of our thoughts. Let us deepen the bond between us in every field and create a Nordic model for Indo-Nordic partnership and a suitable model for Nordic partnership.” The future,” he said.The summit convened leaders from India and the Nordic countries, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden, to chart a shared vision for future cooperation with a strong focus on sustainability, environmental responsibility and enhanced technological cooperation.
