President Pranab Mukherjee Visits Sweden Sunday May 31,2015

 

President Pranab Mukherjee on Sunday May 31,2015 arrived here on the first leg of his 5-day state visit to Sweden and Belarus, the first ever by any Indian head of state, during which a number of key agreements on sustainable development, scientific research are likely to be signed.

Upon his arrival, Mukherjee was received by Crown Princess Victoria at the Arland airport.

Later, he was received at the Royal Mews by the King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia from where he was taken on a horse-drawn cortege to the Royal Palace, where the traditional welcoming ceremony took place.

President, Pranab Mukherjee with King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia at the royal palace in Stockholm,Sweden on 31 May, 2015

 

During his three-day State visit, the President will meet Prime Minister Stefan Lofven, the Speaker of the Swedish Parliament, and the Leader of Opposition, Anna Kinberg Batra besides number of meetings with the King and the Queen.

Mukherjee would be visiting the world renowned medical research centre Karolinska Institute and Uppsala University, the oldest university in Europe which was started in 1477.

The visit will focus on innovation, sustainable development, urban development and scientific research with both countries exploring ways to enhance mutual exchange in the areas of trade and science.

The President will also interact with the members of the Indian community, which comprises 18,000 People of Indian Origin (PIO) and Overseas Citizens of India card holders and Indian Passport holders working in the hospitality industry and IT sector