Ulf Kristersson to receive Prime Minister of India in Gothenburg

With the world’s largest population and one of its fastest-growing economies, India is already one of the most important markets for Swedish companies in Asia. The recently agreed Free Trade Agreement between the European Union and India is an important step towards enhanced cooperation, increasing both Sweden’s and India’s competitiveness.

The longstanding cooperation between Sweden and India, combining Sweden’s strengths in innovation and India’s rapid technological development, creates many opportunities for expanded cooperation on trade, space and innovation. The purpose of the visit is to consolidate and develop the close relations between Sweden and India.

The programme includes bilateral talks and local visits related to Swedish industry and innovation.

Minister for Foreign Affairs Maria Malmer Stenergard, along with India’s Minister for External Affairs Dr Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, will also participate in the programme.

Practical information for media

Media are welcome to attend Mr Modi’s arrival for a photo opportunity. Media are also invited to press statements by Mr Kristersson, Mr Modi and Ms von der Leyen.

Advance accreditation is required for all media opportunities, using the form below, no later than 12.00 (local time) on Saturday 16 May. 

Accreditation for photo opportunity and press statements on 17 May - external website, 

Attendance is subject to available space. Press credentials and standard identity cards must be presented. 

Photo opportunity at arrival

Time: 17 May 2026, 13.30
Location: Landvetter Airport, Gothenburg

Practical information: Accredited photographers may attend in person at Landvetter Airport. Entry with security check at 11.30. More information will be shared after accreditation has been confirmed.

Press statements with the Prime Ministers and the President of the European Commission

Time: 17 May 2026, 18.50
Location: World of Volvo, Gothenburg

Practical information: Accredited journalists and photographers may attend in person at World of Volvo. Entry with security check between 15.00 and 18.20. At World of Volvo, accredited media will be offered a workplace from 15.00. More information will be shared after accreditation has been confirmed.