India, Sweden agree to elevate ties to Strategic Partnership as PM Modi holds talks with Swedish counterpart
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson agreed to elevate their relationship to a Strategic Partnership during talks in Sweden on Sunday, May 17, 2026. The two leaders discussed trade, technology, defense, and other key sectors, with Modi highlighting the potential for collaboration in areas like AI, green mobility, and defense. They also emphasized the importance of cooperation on global issues such as terrorism and climate change, and agreed to deepen ties through initiatives like the India-Sweden Science and Technology Centre and the Leadership Group for Industry Transition. The visit marked a significant milestone in the bilateral relationship between India and Sweden.
17 MAY 2026
— The Hindu
Prime Minister Narendra Modi received Sweden's highest honor, the Royal Order of the Polar Star, Degree Commander Grand Cross, during a visit to Sweden.
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Prime Minister Modi and Swedish Prime Minister Kristersson agreed to elevate their relationship to a Strategic Partnership during talks in Sweden.
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