A Parliamentary delegation led Margareta Cederfelt, Chairperson of India-Sweden Friendship Group in Swedish Parliament called on the Deputy Chairman Rajya Sabha Harivansh in Parliament House Complex on Thursday.

Harivansh lauded long-standing, warm and friendly relation between India and Sweden, built on shared democratic values, and expanding collaborations in trade, investment and technology. The Deputy Chairman highlighted the increasing momentum in bilateral relations, noting that India and Sweden have held many high-level meetings since 2014, including at the Prime Ministerial level, reflecting the commitment of both nations to deepen engagement.

Underscoring trade and investment ties with Sweden, Harivansh said that India currently stands as Sweden’s major trading partner  in Asia, with bilateral trade in goods and services.

On climate action, both sides reaffirmed their shared commitment to sustainability and industrial decarbonization through the Leadership Group for Industry Transition (LeadIT 2.0), a pioneering initiative co-launched by India and Sweden. The discussions highlighted the growing importance of India-Sweden collaboration in clean energy, green technology, and sustainable industrial practices.

The Deputy Chairman also acknowledged the rich cultural and people-to-people ties between the two nations. He appreciated the widespread popularity of Indian classical arts, yoga, and Ayurveda in Sweden, which continue to strengthen cultural exchanges. Additionally, he welcomed the increasing number of Indian professionals and students in Sweden, reflecting the deepening academic and economic linkages between the two countries.

Members of Parliament Sujeet Kumar, Mahua Maji, G.K. Vasan and Milind Murli Deora as well as PC Mody, Secretary-General, Rajya Sabha were also present on the occasion.