Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Thursday held an important meeting with Sweden’s Minister for International Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade,. Benjamin Dousa. The two leaders discussed ways to further strengthen India-Sweden bilateral relations and explore new avenues of cooperation with Haryana. Haryana Urban Local Bodies Minister Sh. Vipul Goel was also present on the occasion.
The Chief Minister said that Haryana aims to build on the engagements with Sweden undertaken by Union Minister Piyush Goyal under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He said that India and Sweden had elevated their relations to a strategic partnership in May 2025, with both countries setting a target of doubling bilateral trade and investment over the next five years.
Nayab Singh Saini said that a large number of Swedish companies are already operating in India. He emphasised the need to expand cooperation in education, skill development and energy. Highlighting Haryana’s 18 dry ports, the Chief Minister said that opportunities for collaboration with Sweden in this sector would also be explored.
Swedish Minister Benjamin Dousa extended a warm welcome to the Chief Minister and expressed agreement on pursuing future initiatives in collaboration with Haryana.
The Chief Minister also invited Dousa to the ‘Happening Haryana’ event.
*CM Nayab Singh Saini Attends India-Sweden Innovation Day 2026 in Sweden as Chief Guest*
*Being present at Indo-Sweden Innovation Day is a matter of honour: Chief Minister*
*Today’s event is an opportunity to advance the shared commitment to innovation for the India-Sweden 2035 vision of a competitive future*
*Grateful for making Haryana a State Partner in this year’s programme: CM*
Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini attended the India-Sweden Innovation Day 2026, held in Sweden, as the Chief Guest. At this important event, the Chief Minister emphasised strengthening innovation, trade and industrial cooperation between India and Sweden.
Addressing the gathering, Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini said that being present among everyone at Indo-Sweden Innovation Day was a matter of honour and pleasure for him. He said that the event was an important opportunity to advance the shared commitment to innovation for a competitive future under the India-Sweden 2035 vision. He also expressed his gratitude for making Haryana a State Partner in this year’s programme.
The Chief Minister stated that in May 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi elevated India’s relations with Sweden to the level of a strategic partnership. This step is set to take cooperation between the two countries to new heights. Referring to trade figures, he said that India-Sweden trade had increased from USD 2.86 billion in 2016 to USD 7.75 billion in 2025, reflecting the growing strength of bilateral relations.
Highlighting investments by Swedish companies in Haryana, the Chief Minister said that IKEA’s integrated project worth ₹3,500 crore in Gurugram was a clear example of the company’s confidence in Haryana. Similarly, a Swedish company is establishing its Carl-Gustaf manufacturing facility at MET City in Jhajjar. The manufacturing unit of Swedish-Swiss group ABB in Faridabad, operational since 1951, has become a major production centre for modern electric motors. In addition, the first Indian school of the Swedish educational institution Kunskapsskolan was opened in Gurugram in 2013.
Saini said that all these projects reflected the shared efforts of ‘Make in India’ and ‘Made with Sweden’. He invited all the dignitaries present at the event to the ‘Happening Haryana Global Investors Summit 2027’, to be held in Haryana. He also extended a cordial invitation to them to visit the sacred land of Kurukshetra in Haryana for the International Gita Mahotsav.
Swedish Minister Benjamin Dousa, Haryana Cabinet Minister Vipul Goel and Indian Ambassador Anurag Bhushan were also present on the occasion.
The Chief Minister’s address is expected to provide fresh impetus to cooperation between India and Sweden in the fields of innovation, education, manufacturing and investment. The Haryana Government remains committed to providing a favourable environment for investors and strengthening global partnerships.
*Scrap Old Diesel and Petrol Vehicles to Help Reduce Pollution*
*Strict Action to Be Taken for Non-Compliance*
The Haryana Government has launched a special initiative to make the National Capital Region (NCR) cleaner, safer and pollution-free.
According to a government spokesperson, it is time for owners of diesel vehicles that are over 10 years old and petrol vehicles that are over 15 years old to get their vehicles scrapped. Older vehicles not only contribute significantly to air pollution but are also more expensive to maintain and may pose safety risks.
The government has appealed to vehicle owners to contribute to a cleaner NCR and a greener future by taking their diesel vehicles over 10 years old and petrol vehicles over 15 years old to the nearest Registered Vehicle Scrapping Facility (RVSF) for scrapping and switching to cleaner, newer vehicles.
Registered Vehicle Scrapping Facilities provide arrangements for the safe and systematic scrapping of old vehicles. This process can help reduce pollution, improve road safety and facilitate the recycling of reusable vehicle materials.
The spokesperson further stated that vehicle owners who fail to get their old vehicles scrapped at RVSF centres at the earliest may face strict legal action in accordance with the applicable rules.
To realise the vision of a cleaner NCR and a greener future, the government has urged citizens to responsibly scrap their old vehicles and actively cooperate with this initiative.
