Chandigarh, October 16:- During the historic visit to Sweden led by Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, the state government and Swedish companies signed Letters of Intent (LoIs) worth a total of Rs. 4,000 crore. The important visit has opened new avenues for trade, investment, economic cooperation and employment opportunities for young people between Haryana and Sweden. Urban Local Bodies Minister Vipul Goel was also present during the visit.
During the visit, a city-to-city cooperation agreement was signed between Gurugram and Stockholm. The two cities will work together in areas including technological innovation, smart city solutions, sustainable urban development, knowledge exchange and promotion of investment. This cooperation will strengthen the long-term partnership between the two cities.
In line with the vision of a Strong India and Self-Reliant India, the Haryana government signed a major LoI worth Rs. 3,000 crore. In addition, an agreement was reached on LoIs worth Rs. 1,000 crore in the retail and warehousing sectors. These agreements are expected to bring new investments into modern warehousing infrastructure, expansion of retail chains and the logistics sector in the state.
An important agreement was also reached to increase trade and promote economic cooperation between Haryana and Sweden. Swedish companies assured that they would provide employment opportunities to skilled young people from Haryana. This will open new avenues for international-standard skill development, training and employment for the state's youth.
Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini said the visit was an important step towards further strengthening Haryana's position on the global investment map. By combining Sweden's advanced technology, innovation and sustainable development model with Haryana's dynamic economy and young workforce, the state would move more rapidly towards the goal of a self-reliant India.
These agreements will give fresh impetus to employment generation, industrial development, export growth and urban modernisation in Haryana. The state government will provide all necessary facilities to ensure that these investments are implemented at the earliest.
