‘Hej, Modi!’: PM Arrives In Sweden To A Warm Welcome From Counterpart Kristersson

After a two-day trip to the Netherlands, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday reached Gothenburg, Sweden, as part of his five-nation tour. He will be in the country on May 17 and 18.

Swedish Gripen fighter jets escorted PM Modi’s aircraft as it entered Swedish airspace ahead of his visit to Gothenburg.

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This is the third leg of his five-nation European-West Asian tour, with the focus squarely on converting India–Sweden bilateral ties into a more structured, technology-driven economic partnership.

#WATCH | Prime Minister Narendra Modi landed in Gothenburg, where he was accorded a warm welcome by Sweden PM Ulf Kristersson at the airport.

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— ANI (@ANI) May 17, 2026

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Spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) Randhir Jaiswal said: “A warm and vibrant welcome by the Indian community in Gothenburg! PM Narendra Modi witnessed an enthusiastic reception from members of the Indian diaspora. Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson also accompanied PM Modi during the welcome reception, reflecting the close bonds between India and Sweden.”

The warmth and affection of the Indian community in Gothenburg were truly heartening. Their deep connection with India and their contribution to strengthening India-Sweden ties make us all very proud. pic.twitter.com/6JVLRZNAwx

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 17, 2026

The visit will centre on high-level talks with Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson, interaction with Swedish business leaders, and a broader push to position Sweden as a key Nordic partner in India’s green-transition, digital-innovation, and defence-technology agendas.

After arrival in Gothenburg—which Swedish officials describe as the country’s second-largest city and a major seaport for trade—he will hold formal talks with PM Kristersson, followed by delegation-level discussions on trade, investment, and emerging technologies.