Chandigarh , October 15 – Haryana Chief Minister Mr. Naib Singh Saini held an important meeting with the Minister of International Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade of the Government of Sweden, Mr. Benjamin Dausa. During this meeting , both the parties discussed ways to further strengthen India-Sweden bilateral relations and explore new dimensions of cooperation in Haryana.
The Chief Minister said that our main goal is to take forward the meetings held with Sweden by Union Minister Piyush Goyal under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He mentioned that in May 2025 , India and Sweden had upgraded their relations to a strategic partnership. In the next five years, both the countries have set a target of doubling mutual trade and investment.
Mr. Saini said that at present many Swedish companies are working in India. He stressed on the need for both the parties to move forward together in the education, skill development and energy sectors. The Chief Minister, while specifically mentioning the 18 dry ports available in Haryana, said that the possibilities of working together with Sweden on these will be explored .
Swedish Minister Mr. Benjamin Dausa warmly welcomed the Chief Minister and agreed on future plans together with Haryana. The Chief Minister also invited Mr. Dausa to the ‘ Happening Haryana ‘ event. On this occasion, Urban Local Government Minister Vipul Goyal was also present.
