India, Sweden strengthen defence and security cooperation, says PM Narendra Modi

DN Bureau

PM Modi said, "India and Sweden have agreed to strengthen their defence and security cooperation, including in areas of defence production and cyber security."

Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Sweden Prime Minister Stefan Lofven
Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Sweden Prime Minister Stefan Lofven


Stockholm: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has on his first leg of tour to Sweden, were India and Sweden on Tuesday decided to strengthen their defence and security cooperation, and agreed on an innovation partnership for a 'win-win" outcome as they held bilateral talks with his Swedish counterpart.

In a joint press statement, PM Modi said they focused on how Sweden can help India in its development journey.

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The two sides have agreed an innovation partnership and a Joint Action Plan, the Prime Minister said.

Modi said India and Sweden have agreed to strengthen their defence and security cooperation, including in areas of defence production and cyber security.

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Meanwhile, Swedish Prime Minister lauded India "global power" and said the two countries are a "perfect match".

"India and Sweden have agreed to work on a security agreement", he added.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is currently on a five-day visit to Sweden, the United Kingdom and Germany. (With Agecny inputs)










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