PM Modi Receives Sweden’s Prestigious Royal Order of the Polar Star, His 31st Global Honour so Far
The honor recognizes Modi’s role in expanding cooperation in trade, technology and defense, as India and Sweden elevate ties to a strategic partnership.
- On Sunday, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Gothenburg for a two-day visit, holding delegation-level talks with Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson to elevate bilateral relations to a Strategic Partnership focused on trade, technology, and defence.
- Kristersson awarded Modi the Royal Order of the Polar Star, Degree Commander Grand Cross, in recognition of his visionary leadership and contributions to strengthening India-Sweden relations; this marks the 31st global order received by the Prime Minister.
- European Commission Chief Ursula von der Leyen joined Modi at the European Business Round Table, where she emphasized that an investment agreement is needed to complement the India-EU trade framework, calling it "the missing piece of the puzzle."
- Following discussions on security, Modi thanked Sweden for supporting India after last year's Pahalgam terror attack, while both leaders pledged to deepen collaboration on green shipping and industrial infrastructure with Maersk officials.
- The next leg of Modi's tour involves the third India-Nordic Summit in Oslo, where he will meet leaders from Norway, Denmark, Finland, and Iceland as part of his six-nation Europe-West Asia diplomatic tour.
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India, Sweden agree to elevate ties to Strategic Partnership as PM Modi holds talks with Swedish counterpart
Gothenburg (Sweden), May 17 (PTI): India and Sweden on Sunday agreed to elevate their relationship to a Strategic Partnership, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi held talks with his Swedish counterpart Ulf Kristersson, focusing on trade, technology, defence, and other key sector.
Modi in Sweden: Von der Leyen lauds 'new era' in EU-India relations
During the second leg of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's European tour, he visited Sweden's Gothenburg to meet his Swedish counterpart Ulf Kristersson, European Commission Chief Ursula von der Leyen, as well as European and Indian business leaders.
PM Modi conferred with Sweden's Royal Order of Polar Star; his 31st global honour
PM Modi had arrived in the European country earlier in the day for a two-day visit. He was received by his Swedish counterpart Ulf Kristersson at the Gothenburg Airport. The two leaders later held talks focused on trade, technology, defence, and other key sectors.
One of the world's most powerful men, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is visiting Gothenburg during the day. There he was treated to – Indian culture. However, Ulf Kristersson's charm offensive seems to have paid off and Modi praises the performances at X. During the evening, a summit is being held regarding a free trade agreement between India and the EU.
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