Gothenburg : Prime Minister Narendra Modi held bilateral talks with Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson in Gothenburg, with discussions focused on expanding cooperation across strategic, economic, technological and security sectors. Her Royal Highness Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden also joined the meeting and conveyed warm wishes from King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia. Prime Minister Modi extended greetings to the Swedish monarch on his 80th birthday.
The two leaders reviewed the full spectrum of India-Sweden relations and noted growing momentum in bilateral cooperation in areas including trade and investment, innovation, green transition, emerging technologies, defence and security, digitalisation, space, research, education, culture and people-to-people ties. They reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening the partnership based on shared democratic values, innovation and sustainability.
In a major outcome of the meeting, India and Sweden agreed to elevate bilateral ties to the level of a Strategic Partnership. The partnership will be built on four pillars — Strategic Dialogue for Stability and Security; Next-Generation Economic Partnership; Emerging Technologies and Trusted Connectivity; and Shaping Tomorrow Together covering people, planet, health and resilience.
To implement the new framework, both sides adopted the India-Sweden Joint Action Plan 2026-2030, which lays out a roadmap for cooperation across political, economic, technological, climate, security and people-centric sectors.
The leaders also welcomed the recently concluded India-European Union Free Trade Agreement, describing it as a major step forward in strengthening economic and commercial relations. They agreed to continue efforts toward its early implementation to deepen trade, investment and technology partnerships.
Prime Minister Modi appreciated Sweden’s continued collaboration with India in strategic sectors such as clean technologies, advanced manufacturing, sustainable mobility and digital transformation. Prime Minister Kristersson praised India’s rapid progress in digital transformation and Artificial Intelligence and acknowledged the contribution of the Indian community to Sweden’s economy and innovation ecosystem. Modi also invited greater Swedish participation in India’s growth journey.
The two leaders exchanged views on regional and global developments and stressed the urgent need for reforms in the United Nations and other multilateral institutions. Prime Minister Modi thanked Sweden for its strong support in the fight against terrorism. Both leaders reaffirmed their commitment to promoting peace, stability, resilient supply chains and sustainable economic growth.