Blitz Bureau
NEW DELHI: India and Sweden have taken a step forward in strengthening cooperation in artificial intelligence and digital technologies, Ministry of Electronics &; IT said on February 26. The IndiaAI Mission and Business Sweden signed a Statement of Intent to boost bilateral collaboration in AI and promote trade and investment between the two countries. The agreement lays down a structured framework for working together on the development, application and deployment of AI solutions.
The focus will be on delivering real-world industrial and social outcomes. The partnership builds on the long-standing ties between India and Sweden and reflects their shared priority of using AI to drive innovation, economic growth and sustainable development, while also managing potential risks.
Kavita Bhatia, Chief Operating Officer of the IndiaAI Mission, said India and Sweden are not just partners in AI but co-architects of a value-based, sustainable and trusted AI future. She said the collaboration highlights the complementary strengths and shared democratic values of both countries and positions them to shape the next phase of global technological change.
Sofia Hogman, Trade and Invest Commissioner of Sweden to India, said the Statement of Intent marks an important step in turning the shared strategic vision into concrete outcomes. She added that through the proposed corridor initiative, both sides aim to connect their AI and digital technology ecosystems and create new business opportunities.
As part of the partnership, the two sides will jointly develop a dedicated programme called the Sweden–India Technology and Artificial Intelligence Corridor, or SITAC.
