<div>India and Sweden have agreed to strengthen defence and security cooperation.&nbsp;</div>''<div><br />''</div>''<div>They have also agreed on an innovation partnership and a joint action plan. Prime Minister Narendra Modi made the announcement during a joint media briefing with his Swedish counterpart Stefan Lofven following bilateral talks in Stockholm this afternoon.&nbsp;</div>''<div><br />''</div>''<div>The two leaders had a productive exchange of views on bilateral and regional issues.&nbsp;</div>''<div><br />''</div>''<div>The two Prime Ministers also interacted with business leaders and talked about trade and business ties. Mr Modi said, Sweden remains a valued partner for the Make in India initiative. He highlighted various investment opportunities in India.</div>''<div><br />''</div>''<div>Earlier in the day, Mr Modi called on Swedish King Carl XVI Gustaf. They exchanged views on strengthening bilateral cooperation across several sectors.&nbsp;</div>''<div><br />''</div>''<div>Mr Modi will hold a series of bilateral meetings with the counterparts of other Nordic countries- Denmark, Finland, Iceland and Norway and all the leaders will take part in the first ever India Nordic summit, being co-hosted by India and Sweden.&nbsp;</div>''<div><br />''</div>''<div>The discussions will mainly focus on innovative technologies especially relating to Smart Cities, renewable energy, growth, trade, investment and climate change.&nbsp;</div>''<div><br />''</div>''<div>With India keen on building closer relations with Nordic countries with pan Nordic view, the summit is likely to witness some significant outcomes.&nbsp;</div>''<div><br />''</div>''<div>The Prime Minister will address the Indian community today before leaving for London. <br />''</div>