Looking forward to boost ties with Sweden, UK: PM ahead of 2-nation tour

NEW DELHI: Ahead of his visit to Sweden and the United Kingdom, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said he was looking forward to deepening bilateral engagement with both the countries in a number of areas including trade, investment and clean energy.

The Prime Minister begins his five-day visit to Sweden and the UK tomorrow. He will have a brief stopover in Berlin on April 20 on his way back home.

In the first leg of his visit, Modi will travel to Sweden’s capital Stockholm where he will hold extensive talks with Prime Minister Stefan Lofven, besides attending a India-Nordic Summit.

“India and Sweden share warm and friendly ties. Our partnership is based on democratic values and commitment to an open, inclusive and rule-based global order. Sweden is a valuable partner in our development initiatives,” Modi said in a Facebook post.

The two Prime Ministers will hold bilateral talks on Tuesday. (AGENCIES)

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