PM Modi meets Swedish counterpart, holds talks

Stockholm: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday had a "productive exchange" of views on bilateral and regional issues with his Swedish counterpart Stefan Lofven and called on Swedish King Carl XVI Gustaf.

"A relationship that has grown in intensity over the years and has a huge potential! PM @narendramodi met with @SwedishPM Stefan Lofven," External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Raveesh Kumar tweeted.

Kumar said the two leaders had a "productive exchange of views on bilateral and regional issues."

Earlier, Prime Minister Modi called on King Gustaf and exchanged views on strengthening bilateral cooperation across several sectors.

Modi arrived here in the capital of Sweden on Monday, the first bilateral visit by an Indian premier to the Nordic nation in 30 years.

Swedish Prime Minister Lofven received Modi at the airport Monday night. The two leaders travelled together in the same vehicle from the airport to the hotel.

Modi will also hold bilateral meetings with leaders of four other Nordic nations - Finland, Norway, Denmark and Iceland.

"10 engagements in 10 hours- a hectic day begins for PM @narendramodi in Stockholm! Call on King of Sweden, bilateral meeting with @SwedishPM & 4 Nordic countries' leaders, roundtable meeting with Swedish CEOs, call by Leader of Opposition, India-Nordic Summit and Community event," Kumar tweeted.