Chandigarh: Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Thursday held an important meeting with Sweden’s Minister for International Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade, Mr. Benjamin Dousa. The two leaders discussed ways to further strengthen India-Sweden bilateral relations and explore new avenues of cooperation with Haryana. Haryana Urban Local Bodies Minister Vipul Goel was also present on the occasion.
The Chief Minister said that Haryana aims to build on the engagements with Sweden undertaken by Union Minister Piyush Goyal under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He said that India and Sweden had elevated their relations to a strategic partnership in May 2025, with both countries setting a target of doubling bilateral trade and investment over the next five years.
Nayab Singh Saini said that a large number of Swedish companies are already operating in India. He emphasised the need to expand cooperation in education, skill development and energy. Highlighting Haryana’s 18 dry ports, the Chief Minister said that opportunities for collaboration with Sweden in this sector would also be explored.
Swedish Minister Mr. Benjamin Dousa extended a warm welcome to the Chief Minister and expressed agreement on pursuing future initiatives in collaboration with Haryana. The Chief Minister also invited Mr. Dousa to the ‘Happening Haryana’ event.
