PM Modi thanks Swedish PM Ulf Kristersson for warmth, friendship; says visit marked by important outcomes
Gothenburg, May 18
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday thanked the people of Sweden, the Government of Sweden, and PM Ulf Kristersson for the warmth and friendship.
He further added that his visit to Sweden was marked by several important outcomes that will add new momentum to relations.
PM Modi took to social media 'X' and said, "My visit to Sweden was marked by several important outcomes that will add new momentum to India-Sweden relations."
"From elevating our ties to a Strategic Partnership, launching the Joint Innovation Partnership 2.0 and the India-Sweden Technology and Artificial Intelligence Corridor, to setting an ambitious goal of doubling bilateral trade in the next five years, the discussions were highly productive," he said.
"I thank the people of Sweden, the Government of Sweden and PM Ulf Kristersson for the warmth and friendship," PM Modi said.
Earlier in the day, PM Modi said that he was honoured to address the European Round Table for Industry (ERT) in Gothenburg, Sweden.
The Prime Minister said his speech focused on the growing convergence between India and Europe, the opportunities emerging from the India-European Union Free Trade Agreement (FTA), and India's reform-driven economic growth journey.
PM Modi took to social media 'X' and said, "Honoured to have addressed the European Round Table for Industry (ERT) in Gothenburg yesterday. My speech covered the growing India-Europe convergence, the opportunities opened by the India-EU FTA, India's reform-driven growth journey and the vast scope for collaboration in technology, clean energy, infrastructure, mobility and healthcare."
In another post, PM Modi said, "Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson and I met business leaders of Sweden in Gothenburg last evening. Her Royal Highness Crown Princess Victoria also took part in this interaction. We had wide ranging conversations with the business leaders on how economic linkages between India and Sweden can be enhanced, particularly in futuristic technologies, R&D, AI, security and healthcare. I emphasised on the reform trajectory of India and how it offers new opportunities in several sectors like infrastructure, innovation, technology and more."
— IANS
Reader Comments
The India-EU Free Trade Agreement discussions are promising but we need to see concrete outcomes for Indian farmers and small businesses. While technology partnerships sound exciting, we must ensure they translate into jobs for Indian youth. Let's hope the next steps are as productive as the photo ops.
Bharat is emerging as a global technology leader - from AI corridors with Sweden to digital public infrastructure. PM Modi's vision of Viksit Bharat 2047 is now getting global recognition. Sweden's expertise in clean energy and innovation matches perfectly with India's ambitious development goals. Very encouraging!
Good to see India strengthening ties with Nordic countries. Sweden's innovation ecosystem is world-class especially in green technology and healthcare. The Crown Princess Victoria attending business meetings shows high-level engagement. But I hope this translates to easier visas for Indian students and researchers too.
Strategic partnership with Sweden is a masterstroke! Both countries have complementary strengths - India's scale and young workforce with Sweden's cutting-edge R&D. The Joint Innovation Partnership 2.0 could be a game-changer for Indian startups. Well done PM Modi for thinking beyond traditional alliances. 🚀💡
While the diplomatic optics are impressive, I wonder about the implementation timeline. The India-EU FTA has been discussed for years with little progress. Setting targets is good but deadlines must be met. Still, PM Modi's emphasis on Indian reform story is smart positioning in today's global economy.
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