Chandigarh, Oct. 16 -- Haryana chief minister (CM) Nayab Singh Saini on Thursday met Sweden's minister for international development cooperation and foreign trade, Benjamin Dousa. An official spokesperson said the two leaders discussed ways to further strengthen India-Sweden bilateral relations and explore new avenues of cooperation with Haryana. The chief minister said that Haryana aims to build on the engagements with Sweden undertaken by Union minister Piyush Goyal. He said that India and Sweden elevated their relations to a strategic partnership in May 2025, with both countries setting a target of doubling bilateral trade and investment over the next five years. Saini said that a large number of Swedish companies are already operating in India. He emphasised the need to expand cooperation in education, skill development and energy. Highlighting Haryana's 18 dry ports, the CM said that opportunities for collaboration with Sweden in this sector would also be explored. CM also invited Dousa to the 'Happening Haryana' event slated for next year. Saini also attended the India-Sweden Innovation Day 2026. Referring to trade figures, he said that India-Sweden trade increased from USD 2.86 billion in 2016 to USD 7.75 billion in 2025, reflecting the growing strength of bilateral relations. Highlighting investments by Swedish companies in Haryana, CM said that IKEA's integrated project worth Rs.3,500 crore in Gurugram was a clear example of the company's confidence in Haryana....