Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday departed from Gothenburg for Norway after concluding what the Ministry of External Affairs described as a "productive" visit to Sweden, during which India and Sweden elevated their bilateral relationship to a Strategic Partnership.

In a post on X, the MEA said the visit marked a new chapter in India-Sweden relations, driven by cooperation in innovation, sustainability and strategic sectors.
PM Modi had arrived in Sweden on Sunday for a two-day official visit aimed at strengthening bilateral engagement between the two countries.

Following the visit, PM Modi thanked the people and government of Sweden for their warmth and friendship, stating that several key outcomes would add fresh momentum to bilateral ties.

"From elevating our ties to a Strategic Partnership, launching the Joint Innovation Partnership 2.0 and the India-Sweden Technology and Artificial Intelligence Corridor, to setting an ambitious goal of doubling bilateral trade in the next five years, the discussions were highly productive," PM Modi posted on X.

During the visit, the Prime Minister also addressed the European Round Table for Industry in Gothenburg, focusing on India-Europe economic cooperation, opportunities arising from the India-European Union Free Trade Agreement and India's reform-driven growth trajectory.

He also held discussions with Swedish business leaders on strengthening economic cooperation in futuristic technologies, research and development, artificial intelligence, healthcare and security.

PM Modi was also conferred with the Royal Order of the Polar Star, Degree Commander Grand Cross, for his contribution to India-Sweden relations and efforts to deepen bilateral cooperation.