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.
During the visit, the PM will hold bilateral talks with Swedish PM Ulf Kristersson to further advance India-Sweden partnership in multiple sectors.
PM Modi will also participate in the European Business Round Table for Industry along with President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen and leading European business leaders. The engagement is expected to deepen India-Europe investment linkages and boost collaboration.
Landed in Gothenburg, Sweden. I will be meeting Prime Minister Kristersson with the aim of advancing the India-Sweden friendship in trade, investments, innovation, defence and more. With PM Kristersson and President of the European Commission, Ms. Ursula von der Leyen, I will be… pic.twitter.com/pksrVVq5TR
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 17, 2026
Landat i Göteborg, Sverige. Ser fram emot att träffa statsminister Kristersson för att ytterligare stärka partnerskapet mellan Indien och Sverige inom handel, investeringar, innovation, försvar och mer.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 17, 2026
Tillsammans med statsminister Kristersson och Europeiska kommissionens… pic.twitter.com/Cotp88E62N
I’m grateful to Prime Minister Kristersson for the special gesture of coming to receive me at Gothenburg airport. Looking forward to boosting India-Sweden friendship in this important visit.@SwedishPM pic.twitter.com/MhCZDFyYGv
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 17, 2026
Jag är tacksam för statsminister Kristerssons fina gest att ta emot mig på Göteborgs flygplats. Ser fram emot att stärka vänskapen mellan Indien och Sverige under detta viktiga besök.@SwedishPM pic.twitter.com/lvRrKjo5NN
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 17, 2026
