India and Sweden conducted their eighth round of Foreign Office Consultations in New Delhi, focusing on enhancing cooperation in various areas such as political engagements, trade, investment, defense, security, innovation, sustainability, and people-to-people ties. The meeting was co-chaired by Secretary (West) at the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Sibi George, and Sweden’s State Secretary for Foreign Affairs, Dag Hartelius. Discussions also encompassed regional and global issues of mutual interest.
During the consultations, both sides emphasized the significance of the recently finalized India-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA) in boosting economic and commercial relations, which is expected to deepen trade, investment, and technology connections between India and Sweden. Additionally, they exchanged perspectives on various regional and global matters of common concern.
External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar engaged with Sweden’s State Secretary for Foreign Affairs, Dag Hartelius, to deliberate on reinforcing bilateral cooperation and strengthening the strategic partnership between India and the European Union (EU). The discussions aimed at advancing mutual interests and enhancing collaboration in diverse fields.
Sweden’s Deputy Prime Minister, Ebba Busch, visited India earlier to participate in the AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi, where she met with Union Minister for Communications, Jyotiraditya Scindia. Both countries expressed enthusiasm about building a robust digital and telecom partnership, driven by innovation and sustainability.
India and Sweden share a robust relationship grounded in shared values, strong business ties, investment collaborations, and joint efforts in research and development. This partnership is characterized by regular political interactions, deepening business relations, joint initiatives to address global challenges, and cooperation on multilateral issues, reflecting the strong bond between the two nations.
