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Sweden backs India's permanent UNSC seat

From Times of Oman · () English

Summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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Interview Named sources Context piece
  • Outgoing Swedish Ambassador to India Jan Thesleff backed India's bid for a permanent seat on the UN Security Council, stating New Delhi has a "rightful place" in global governance.
  • Thesleff highlighted defense manufacturing, innovation, and strategic cooperation as key pillars of the India-Sweden partnership, expecting further expansion under India's "Make in India" initiative.
  • He noted that over 300 Swedish companies operate in India, employing between 250,000 and 300,000 Indians, and emphasized the importance of like-minded countries cooperating to uphold a rules-based world order.

Outgoing Swedish Ambassador to India, Jan Thesleff, has publicly supported India's aspiration for a permanent seat on a reformed United Nations Security Council. Thesleff stated that New Delhi holds a "rightful place" in global governance, underscoring the strengthening ties between India and Sweden. He identified defense manufacturing, innovation, and strategic cooperation as crucial elements of their bilateral partnership, anticipating significant growth in defense ties.

New Delhi has a rightful place in global governance.

— Jan ThesleffExpressing support for India's bid for a permanent seat on the UN Security Council.

The Ambassador pointed to the evolution of the defense relationship from mere exports to active manufacturing within India. He noted that Swedish companies are increasingly establishing wholly-owned manufacturing facilities in the country, a trend he expects to accelerate. With Sweden possessing a major defense industry, Thesleff believes this cooperation will flourish, aligning with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision to "Innovate in Sweden, manufacture with India, and serve the world."

Innovate in Sweden, manufacture with India, and serve the world.

— Narendra ModiQuoted by Ambassador Thesleff to describe the essence of the India-Sweden partnership.

The economic partnership is robust, with over 300 Swedish companies active in India, operating more than 100 manufacturing facilities and employing a substantial Indian workforce of 250,000 to 300,000 people. The Ambassador emphasized India's growing importance as a global supply chain hub, stating, "'Serve the world' is very important... India is becoming a hub for the world, and that's where we want to accompany India."

Serve the world is very important... India is becoming a hub for the world, and that's where we want to accompany India.

— Jan ThesleffHighlighting India's role in global supply chains and Sweden's desire to collaborate.

Addressing geopolitical conflicts, Thesleff stressed the need for countries committed to diplomacy and international law to unite. He called for like-minded nations, including India and Sweden, to join forces to support a rules-based world order. Regarding Sweden's recent accession to NATO, Thesleff indicated it has strengthened, not complicated, bilateral dialogue on security issues.

Those who favour a rules-based world order, those who cherish diplomacy, those who want to find solutions jointly between nations and support international institutions like the UN, should stick together more than ever.

— Jan ThesleffCalling for increased cooperation among like-minded countries amidst global geopolitical conflicts.
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