New Delhi, Oct. 28 -- Swedish Ambassador to India Petra Menander on Wednesday expressed optimism about the expanding bilateral relationship between India and Sweden, pointing to the upcoming India-European Union Free Trade Agreement (FTA) as a primary engine to streamline business routines and expand commercial ties.

Speaking with ANI on the trajectory of bilateral relations following their recent elevation, Menander emphasised that trade simplification will play a crucial role in fulfilling shared financial targets.

"Well, I think it's booming, and I think we will be helped by the EU Free Trade Agreement that will help simplify the trade routines that we have, because one of the main objectives is to double our economic exchange until ...