Gripen Jets Escort PM Modi’s Aircraft Entering Swedish Airspace: Watch

Swedish Gripen fighter jets escorted PM Modi’s aircraft as he arrived in Sweden for talks on trade, defence and emerging tech.

Swedish Gripen fighter jets escorted Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s aircraft as it entered Swedish airspace on Sunday during the next leg of his four-nation Europe tour. PM Modi arrived in Gothenburg for a two-day visit at the invitation of Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson, with talks expected to focus on trade, defence, green transition and emerging technologies. The visit comes shortly after PM concluded his trip to the Netherlands, where India signed 17 agreements covering sectors such as defence, semiconductors, critical minerals and sustainability amid growing global economic and geopolitical concerns.

Netherlands Visit Ends

Before arriving in Sweden, PM Modi wrapped up a two-day visit to the Netherlands where he held bilateral talks with Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten. The two leaders discussed cooperation in several strategic sectors and voiced concern over the situation in West Asia and its impact on global energy supplies and trade networks.

India and the Netherlands signed 17 agreements aimed at strengthening cooperation in defence, innovation, water management, semiconductors, mobility and climate resilience.

Before departing, PM Modi toured the iconic Afsluitdijk Dam alongside Jetten as both countries explored collaboration in water management and climate-resilient infrastructure.

Focus On Sweden Ties

In Sweden, Modi is expected to hold wide-ranging discussions with Ulf Kristersson on boosting bilateral trade and strategic cooperation. Trade between the two countries reached nearly USD 7.75 billion in 2025.

According to the Ministry of External Affairs, the talks will focus on green transition, artificial intelligence, resilient supply chains, defence, startups, space cooperation and climate action.

Modi and Kristersson are also scheduled to address the European Round Table for Industry alongside Ursula von der Leyen, as India seeks to deepen economic engagement with Europe.