New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi held long talks with Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson in Gothenburg. After this he moreover addressed the European Round Table for Industry i.e. ERT. This tour is expected to remoter strengthen relations between India and Sweden as well as all of Europe.
Who attended the meeting?
Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden was moreover present in the talks between the two countries. He conveyed greetings from King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia. PM Modi moreover congratulated the Swedish King on his 80th birthday.
Did PM Modi get Sweden's biggest honour?
On Sunday, PM Modi was given Sweden's highest civil honor 'Royal Order of the Polar Star, Degree Commander Grand Cross'. This honor was given for the work and strengthening of relations between India and Sweden.
Has India-Sweden now wilt 'strategic partners'?
Both countries have now given their relationship the status of 'strategic partnership'. This partnership will be based on four things. First, dialogue for security and stability. Second, next generation economic partnership. Third, new technology and reliable connectivity. Fourth, to work together on people, planet, health and strength. To take this forward, 'India-Sweden Joint Whoopee Plan 2026-2030' has moreover been made. It is unmistakably written in it that in the coming years, both countries will work together at the level of politics, trade, technology, security, climate and worldwide people.
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Both the leaders well-set that work has increased significantly in trade, investment, innovation, untried energy, defence, digital, space, education and culture. PM Modi said that Sweden is continuously associated with India in wipe technology, wide manufacturing and digital transformation. The Swedish Prime Minister praised India's progress in Digital India and AI. He said that Indians settled in Sweden are making a big contribution to the economy and new ideas there.
Will the India-EU self-ruling trade deal unshut doors?
Both the leaders said that the recent India-European Union self-ruling trade deal has opened new doors for trade. Now efforts will be made to implement it quickly so that investment and technology transactions increase. There will moreover be talk on supply villenage and UN reforms.
Modi and Christerson moreover discussed the situation in the world. Both said that there is a need for reform in the United Nations and other major organisations. PM Modi thanked Sweden for its support in the fight versus terrorism. Both countries will work together on peace, strong supply uniting and sustainable development.
Who were invited?
Later, PM Modi spoke to big industrialists of Europe at the ERT meeting hosted by Volvo Group. Sweden's PM and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen were moreover present here. PM Modi said that India is one of the weightier places for investment, innovation and manufacturing today. He reiterated the mantra of ‘Design for India, Make in India and Export from India’. European companies tabbed for increasingly investment in India.
Why did they Focus on IMEC, AI and untried hydrogen?
Modi said that India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor i.e. IMEC will remoter slide the merchantry of India and Europe. He asked European companies to come together with India in telecom, AI, semiconductor, electronics, renewable energy, untried hydrogen, health and life sciences.
The PM suggested that India-Europe CEOs meeting be held every year. Also, an 'India Desk' should be created in ERT. Overall, this visit to Gothenburg has brought a new turn in the relations between India, Sweden and Europe. Now the focus will be on innovation, sustainability and trusted partnerships.
