India, May 17 -- The Government of India has issued a release:
Your Excellency, Prime Minister Kristersson,
Your Excellency, Ursula,
Delegates from both countries,
Friends from the media,
Namaskaar!
First of all, I sincerely thank Prime Minister Kristersson for his warm welcome.
A short while ago, I was conferred with Sweden's highest honour, the Royal Order of the Polar Star. This honour is not just mine; it is an honour for 1.4 billion Indians. It is also a tribute to all our friends in Sweden who have enriched India - Sweden relations and provided them with a strong foundation.
I express special gratitude to Ursula ji for joining today's programme which gives special significance to my visit to Gothenburg, the industrial heartland o...