PM Modi, Swedish PM Ulf Kristersson, European Commission President attend joint press meet
May 17th, 11:43 pm
At the India-Sweden-EU Joint Press Meet, PM Modi said that India-Sweden relations had been elevated to the level of a Strategic Partnership. He noted that by bringing together Sweden’s technology and India’s scale, climate solutions benefiting the whole world could be created. Welcoming European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, the PM said that through shared efforts, India-Sweden and India-Europe partnerships will continue to move forward.Prime Minister receives the Royal Order of the Polar Star, Degree Commander Grand Cross in Sweden
May 17th, 11:13 pm
In a special ceremony hosted in Gothenburg, Sweden, Her Royal Highness Crown Princess Victoria conferred upon PM Modi the Royal Order of the Polar Star, Degree Commander Grand Cross, one of Sweden’s oldest and most distinguished honours. Expressing gratitude for the recognition, PM Modi dedicated the honour to the 1.4 billion people of India and to the enduring friendship between India and Sweden. PM Modi also became the first Asian leader to be conferred with this award.PM Modi arrives in Sweden
May 17th, 06:09 pm
PM Modi arrived in Gothenburg, Sweden, and was warmly welcomed upon arrival by the Swedish PM Ulf Kristersson, himself, as he began an important leg of his five-nation tour. Sweden also sent its fighter jets to escort PM Modi. The visit underlines the growing depth of India-Sweden ties and the shared commitment towards strengthening cooperation across key sectors.