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India-Sweden Strengthen Ties in New Delhi with Focus on Green Tech & Trade

India and Sweden held their 8th round of Foreign Office Consultations in New Delhi to review their bilateral relationship. The discussions covered a wide range of areas including trade, defence, green transition, and emerging technologies. Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening cooperation in priority sectors like clean energy and digitalization. They also agreed to hold the next round of consultations in Sweden.

Key Points: India-Sweden Hold 8th Foreign Office Consultations in New Delhi

  • Reviewed full spectrum of bilateral ties
  • Focus on clean energy and digitalization
  • Welcomed progress on India-EU FTA
  • Agreed to intensify high-level exchanges
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India-Sweden holds 8th round of Foreign Office Consultations in New Delhi

India and Sweden reviewed bilateral relations, focusing on trade, green energy, defence, and tech. They agreed to deepen cooperation.

"Sweden is a valued partner for India in the EU and the Nordic region - MEA Statement"

New Delhi, April 10

India and Sweden held the 8th round of Foreign Office Consultations in New Delhi, dicussing the reviewed the entire spectrum of bilateral relations.

The consultations was co-chaired by Secretary (West) Sibi George from the Indian side and Dag Hartelius, State Secretary for Foreign Affairs of Sweden from the Swedish side, the Ministry of External Affairs said in a statement.

India and Sweden enjoy longstanding, warm and friendly relations marked by regular exchanges at both political and official levels which have intensified over the last years. Sweden is a valued partner for India in the EU and the Nordic region, added the statement.

During the FOC, the two sides reviewed the entire spectrum of bilateral relations, including political exchanges, trade & investment, defence & security, innovation, green transition, sustainable development, emerging technologies and people-to-people ties. They noted the steady progress in India-Sweden relations and reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthen cooperation in priority areas such as clean energy, climate action, digitalization, defence, and resilient supply chains, MEA said.

The sides underscored that the recently concluded India-EU FTA has opened a new chapter in economic and commercial ties and agreed to continue efforts for its early implementation to facilitate deepening the trade, investment and technology linkages. They also discussed collaboration in multilateral fora and exchanged views on key regional and global issues of mutual interest.

The Swedish side appreciated India's continued leadership in global governance and its active role in addressing contemporary global challenges. The Indian side acknowledged Sweden's contributions to innovation, sustainability, and green technologies, MEA said.

The two sides agreed to further intensify high-level exchanges and deepen institutional cooperation, including through regular consultations and dialogues across sectors.

State Secretary Dag Hartelius also called-on the External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar during the visit and conveyed Sweden's keenness to strengthen cooperation with India in all spheres of mutual interest.

According to MEA, the sides agreed to hold the next round of FOC in Sweden at a mutually convenient date.

- ANI

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Priya S
Glad to see the focus on resilient supply chains and defence. In today's uncertain world, having strong, reliable partners like Sweden in Europe is crucial for our strategic autonomy. The India-EU FTA is a game-changer.
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Rohit P
While the talks sound positive, I hope these consultations translate into tangible benefits for our MSMEs and create more job opportunities here. Sometimes these high-level meetings feel far removed from ground realities. Let's see the implementation.
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Sarah B
People-to-people ties are so important! More student exchanges, tourism, and cultural collaborations between India and Sweden would be wonderful. It builds a stronger foundation than just government talks.
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Vikram M
Sweden appreciating India's global leadership is a good sign. Our foreign policy is clearly gaining respect. The focus on emerging tech and climate action is the need of the hour. Jai Hind!
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Karthik V
Good step forward. Hope the defence cooperation includes transfer of technology and joint manufacturing, not just buying equipment. That's how we become truly self-reliant in the long run.

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