India-Sweden Webinar-II: Building New Supply Chain Connections: India, Sweden, and the Nordics

Описание: In recent years there has been a significant transformation in political alignments and economic partnerships; the relationship between India and the Nordic region stands out as a promising example of this strategic convergence. As traditional supply chains encounter turbulence, key players like India and Sweden—along with the Nordics as a whole—are consolidating partnerships in existing fields and exploring new cooperation pathways. This is also due to India’s initiative of raising the FDI limit up to 74%, incentivizing foreign original equipment manufacturers to invest and collaborate with local firms.

This webinar, second in series, co-organized by the Embassy of India and the Institute for Security and Development Policy (ISDP) in Sweden will explore how this three-pronged partnership could evolve into a model for interregional cooperation. By focusing on areas of mutual strength—supply chains, economic cooperation, and defense collaboration—India and the Nordic countries are building more than just traditional bilateral ties. As the world grapples with questions of supply chain resilience, sustainable development, and strategic autonomy, the India-Nordic partnership might offer valuable lessons in how diverse economies can work together to address shared challenges whilst simultaneously advancing their strategic interests and consolidated partnerships.

The following key questions will guide the discussion:

How can India, Sweden and the Nordic nations leverage their economic complementarities to enhance bilateral trade and investment?
How can India, Sweden and the Nordic nations navigate supply chain uncertainties and mitigate risks?
How can India and Sweden align their approaches to economic security, particularly in the face of global supply chain disruptions?
In what ways can India and Sweden collaborate in emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and space exploration?
How can Sweden facilitate India’s deeper integration into Nordic-led innovation ecosystems, particularly in sustainability and digital transformation?
How can India’s Act East and Make in India policies align with Sweden’s expertise in advanced manufacturing, digitalization, and green technologies?
Could minilateral ventures like the Supply Chain Resilience Initiative (SCRI) between India, Japan and Australia serve as a model for India-Nordic engagement?

By addressing these critical questions, this webinar aims to outline a vision for the future of India-Nordic supply chains, building on a structured and sustainable approach to bilateral cooperation. Supply chains must serve both as conduits of trade and pillars of a stable, secure global order. Creating and sustaining resilient supply chains has been at the forefront of Indian and European economic agendas: It is as much about revitalizing domestic economic dynamism and building new alliances as it is about reducing uncertainty in global supply chains.

Speakers:

Dr. Per Storm, is the Chief Executive Officer of Mahvie Minerals AB (publ.), a junior mining company in the Nordics.

Dr. Sari Arho Havrén is currently a Senior Geopolitical Advisor for Business Finland and an Associate Fellow at the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) in London.

Ms. Karolina Lisslö Gylfe is the Secretary General of the NGO, WePlanet in Sweden.

Prof. Gulshan Sachdeva is the Chief Coordinator of DAKSHIN-Global South Centre of Excellence, New Delhi, and a Professor of European Studies at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU).

Mr. Rajesh Thomas is the Managing Director at Accenture Nordics, overseeing Growth & Business Development for the Retail, Consumer Goods, and Manufacturing sectors.

The Institute for Security and Development Policy is a Stockholm-based independent and non-profit research and policy institute. The Institute is dedicated to expanding understanding of international affairs, particularly the interrelationship between the issue areas of conflict, security and development. The Institute’s primary areas of geographic focus are Asia and Europe’s neighborhood.