March 6, 2026: Shri Jayant Chaudhary, Hon’ble Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship and Minister of State for Education, Government of India, held a bilateral meeting with Mr. Matias Marttinen, Hon’ble Minister of Employment, Government of Finland, to explore avenues for strengthening cooperation between India and Finland in the areas of skill development, vocational education and workforce mobility.
The meeting reflected the growing convergence between the two countries in building resilient and future-ready talent ecosystems. Both ministers discussed opportunities to deepen collaboration between institutions, industry and training systems in order to enhance vocational education and create pathways for skilled workforce mobility.
Shri Jayant Chaudhary, Hon’ble Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship and Minister of State for Education, Government of India, said: “Under the vision of the Hon’ble Prime Minister, India is steadily moving towards becoming the Global Skill Capital of the world. With one of the youngest and most dynamic workforce, supported by a rapidly expanding skilling ecosystem, India is well positioned to contribute skilled talent to global industries. India’s demographic strength and Finland’s technological and vocational excellence create a natural partnership in the domain of skills. Our discussion focused on building practical bridges between training ecosystems, strengthening institutional cooperation and creating pathways for skilled youth to access global opportunities while maintaining high standards of training and mobility.”
Mr. Matias Marttinen, Hon’ble Minister of Employment, Government of Finland, said: “Finland values its growing partnership with India in the field of vocational education and workforce development. We deeply appreciate the contribution of highly-skilled Indian professionals who are working across different sectors and strengthening our workforce. India’s strong skilling ecosystem and its young talent present significant opportunities for further collaboration. By strengthening cooperation between our institutions and industries, we can address workforce challenges while promoting innovation, skills development and sustainable economic growth.”
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