New Delhi, Oct 23 (UNI) Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Wednesday that India and Sweden enjoy a strong relationship and excellent cooperation in regional and international fora.
Mr Goyal is visiting Stockholm for the 19th Indo-Swedish Joint Commission for Economic, Industrial and Scientific Cooperation.
He is accompanied by an Indian business delegation to promote bilateral cooperation between the businesses of both the countries and jointly work towards mutually beneficial solutions.
The Minister interacted with leaders from the Swedish Government and industry over a lunch hosted by Jacob Wallenberg, Chairman, Invest AB. The luncheon meeting was also attended by the Swedish Minister of Foreign Affairs, Minister for Infrastructure and Representatives of companies like Autoliv, Epiroc, Haldex and others.
This interaction gave the companies an opportunity to interact with Mr Goyal and discuss the opportunities in the Indian market.
Mr Goyal highlighted the potential of the Indo-Swedish partnership, which can improve the quality of life of 1.3 billion Indians by addressing their demands, in cooperation with willing governments on both sides.
The Commerce and Industry Minister met Ibrahim Baylan, Swedish Minister for Business, Industry and Innovation and apprised the Swedish side of the huge plans of the Government of India to provide for housing, power, cooking gas, road access, quality education and healthcare.
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