Embassy of India Sweden and Latvia

Ambassador Ashok Sajjanhar with Ms Hanna Hellquist, Secretary of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Chief Guest of the Celebration

Ambassador Ashok Sajjanhar and Mrs Madhu Sajjanhar hosted a Reception at the Elite Palace Hotel on 27th Jan, 2012 to celebrate the 63rd Republic Day of India. Ms Hanna Hellquist, Secretary of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affai...

India’s 63rd Republic Day was celebrated at the Embassy Residence on January 26, 2012. Prominent members of the Indian community, students, professionals, entrepreneurs attended the celebrations in large numbers. After unfurling the National Flag, Ambassador Ashok Sajjanhar made brief remarks about developments in India and on India-Sweden Relations since the time he last addres...

Ambassador Mr. Ashok Sajjanhar with Governor of Östergötland, Ms. Elisabeth Nilsson

Ambassador Mr. Ashok Sajjanhar visited Östergötland on 19-20 January 2012. During this visit, Ambassador participated in the Cleantech business forum in Norrköping. The seminar focused on business opportunities and challenges in envir...

Ambassador Ashok Sajjanhar and Mrs. Madhu Sajjanhar with Ms. Britt Bohlin, Governor - County of Jamtländ and members of the County Administration — in Östersund

Ambassador Mr. Ashok Sajjanhar visited Östersund, the County of Jamtländ on 16-17 January 2012. The visit was hosted by Ms. Britt Bohlin, Governor - County of Jamtländ. More Details

Presentation by Ambassador Ashok Sajjanhar

Ambassador Ashok Sajjanhar was invited to participate in a meeting on the Indian Mining Scenario on 21 December 2011 at Boliden AB Head Office in Stockholm.

The seminar was held with the top management of the major Swedish mining companies Boliden and LKAB.

Ambassador Ashok Sajjanhar and Mrs. Madhu Sajjanhar were invited as Guests of Honour to open the event ‘Indisk Julklapp 2011’ at Klaragården in Stockholm on 21 December 2011. In his speech, Ambassador emphasized India’s cultural diversity and its unifying ethos of brotherhood and friendship. He also said that such events provide a good opportunity for us to give back...

Presentation by Ambassador Ashok Sajjanhar

Ambassador Ashok Sajjanhar visited the University of Gothenburg for Establishment of a Short-Term Chair in Indian Studies. The agreement was signed by the President/Vice-Chancellor of the Gothenburg University and Ambassador Sajjanhar on 20th December 2011. At the beginning of the Ceremony, Prof. Pam Fredman, Vice-Chancellor expressed ...

Presentation by Ambassador Ashok Sajjanhar

Ambassador Ashok Sajjanhar was invited on 19 December 2011 by the Committee on Environment and Agriculture of the Swedish Parliament (Riksdag) as a Speaker to inform them about the growing Indian Economy and India-Sweden Relations. The Members of the Committee on Environment and Agriculture are undertaking a ...

Speech by Ambassador Ashok Sajjanhar

The Embassy of India in cooperation with WWF Sweden organised a seminar “The Dual Challenge of India - Energy infrastructure for a high humane and low carbon future” at India house, Stockholm on 14 December 2011.

In his Address, Ambassador briefed the participants about In...

Mrs Madhu Sajjanhar, President DWC with Ms. Susanne Eberstein, First Deputy Speaker of the Riksdag

The Diplomatic Women’s Club of Stockholm organised a guided tour to the Swedish Parliament ‘Riksdag’ on 09 December 2011. The members of the Diplomatic Women’s were welcomed by Ms. Susanne Eberstein, First Deputy Speaker ...

Speech by Ambassador Ashok Sajjanhar

Ambassador Ashok Sajjanhar was invited on 09 December 2011 by the Swedish Institute as a guest speaker to address the Swedish Institute Management Program members. During his speech Ambassador briefed the participants about India’s economic growth and prospects and potential of bilateral relations be...

Ambassador Ashok Sajjanhar was invited as the Guest Speaker to the "SME-Committee of the Confederation of Swedish Enterprises" on 08 December 2011, to speak about India’s economic growth and India-Sweden relations. Mr. Magnus Larsson, Microsoft-PDC Sverige chaired the session. He welcomed Ambassador Ashok Sajjanhar to speak to the Committee Members with...

Prsentation by Ambassador Ashok Sajjanhar

Ambassador Ashok Sajjanhar was invited by the Stockholm International Rotary Club as a guest speaker on 08 December 2011 to speak about India’s economic growth and India-Sweden relations at Hotel Hellsten, Stockholm. During his speech Ambassador briefed members of the Rotary clu...

Welcome speech by Mrs Madhu Sajjanhar, President of DWC and wife of Ambassador of India

The Diplomatic Women’s Club (DWC) organised a Holiday Celebration at the Residence of the Ambassador of Japan in Stockholm on 07 December 2011. The event was hosted by Mrs Naoko Watanabe. Wives of several Ambassadors and senior diplomats acc...

Opening remarks by Ambassador Ashok Sajjanhar

The Embassy of India in collaboration with India Tourism Office, Amsterdam hosted a Tourism Event titled “Road to Incredible India” on 06 December 2011 at the India House, Stockholm. Guests included representatives of the airline industry, tour operators, hospitality b...

Presentation by Ambassador Ashok Sajjanhar

Ambassador Ashok Sajjanhar was invited as a guest speaker by the Novare Management Program organised by Novare Academy on 01 December 2011 at Lejondals Slott, Stockholm.

Ambassador Ashok Sajjanhar inaugurated the Indian Classical Music and Jazz concert at Bagarmossens Folkets Hus in Stockholm on 26 November 2011. In his welcomed the guests and appreciated the efforts by Ms. Suranjana Ghosh, Mr. Jonas Landahl and team in promoting Indian Classical Music in Sweden.

Ambassador hosted a reception for the members of the Global Expat Partners at India house, Stockholm on 25 November 2011. Ambassador Sajjanhar and his wife Mrs. Madhu Sajjanhar cordially invited the guests for this Meet My Country Mingle.

Mrs Madhu Sajjanhar, President of DWC and wife of Ambassador of India with Ms. Anna Pettersson Westerberg, State Secretary, Ministry of Health and Social Affairs

The November Coffee Morning of the Diplomatic Women’s Club (DWC) was organised by Mrs Gila Höchner, wife of Ambassador of Switzerland at the Swiss Residence in Stockholm on 24 November 2...

Speech by Ambassador of India H.E. Mr. Ashok Sajjanhar

Initiative Asia (IA) organized a South Asia Friendship Event 2011 on Sunday 20th November 2011 at Äso Gymnasium, Skanstull, Stockholm. The programme was attended by Ambassador of India H.E. Mr. Ashok Sajjanhar, Ambassador of Bangladesh H.E. Mr. A.F.M. Gousalazam...

Ambassador Ashok Sajjanhar hosted a Reception on the occasion of India Forum IV at India House, Stockholm on 12 November 2011. A film titled ‘The Spirit of India’ was screened on the occasion followed by a detailed presentation by Ambassador Sajjanhar. In his opening remarks, Ambassador Sajjanhar welcomed the guests and participants and provided a brief acco...

H.E Mr. Ashok Sajjanhar, Ambassador of Indiaat Sälj and Marknadsskolan

Ambassador Ashok Sajjanhar was invited as the Guest Speaker to the "Export and International Trade Event" organized by Sälj and Marknadsskolan on 09 November 2011, to speak about India’s economic growth and India-Sweden relations.

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Speech by Ambassador of India, H.E Mr. Ashok Sajjanhar

Ambassador Ashok Sajjanhar was invited for the Road Show of Goa Tourism organised by Goa Tourism Development Corporation at Stockholm on 4th Nov. 2011. Mr. Shyam Satardekar Hon. MLA Curchorem & Chairman GTDC and Mr. Melvyn Vaz, M.D. GTDC were present on the occasion. A presentation of va...

Ambassador Ashok Sajjanhar with Padmashri Dr. Guru Saroja Vaidyanathan

Ambassador Ashok Sajjanhar hosted a Reception for the dance troupe led by Padmashri Dr. Guru Saroja Vaidyanathan at India House on 04 November 2011.

The Troupe consisted of performers from the dance schools of the eminent Bharatanatyam exp...

Hon’ble Speaker of Swedish Parliament (Riksdag) H.E. Mr. Per Westerberg, H.E Mr. Ashok Sajjanhar, Ambassador of India, Ms. Saroja Vaidyanathan, Mrs. Madhu Sajjanhar

The Embassy of India presented a spectacular evening of Indian Classical Dances by internationally renowned Bharatanatyam and Kathak dancers on 3rd Nov 2011 at S&...

The Embassy of India with support of ILCC (Indo Latvian Chamber of Commerce) and Jantra Music Projects presented a spectacular evening of Indian Classical Dances by internationally renowned Bharatanatyam and Kathak dancers on 02nd Nov 2011 at Riga Congress Hall, Riga. The Troupe consisted of performers from the dance schools of the eminent Bharatanatyam exponent Ms. Saroja Vaidyanathan of Ga...

Speech by Ambassador of India, H.E.Mr. Ashok Sajjanhar

TT Services, the outsource partner company of the Embassy of India responsible for handling Swedish visa applications for India, in collaboration with the Embassy and several local companies organized a seminar entitled ”INSIGHT INDIA 2011” on Wednesday 26 October 2011. The seminar was mainly focused on T...

Mrs Madhu Sajjanhar, President of DWC with Ms. Margareta Björk, President of the City Council of Stockholm

The October Coffee Morning of Diplomatic Women’s Club was organised by Mrs Christina Marie Stephens, wife of Ambassador of Australia at Australian Residence in Stockholm. Wives of several Ambassadors and of senior diplomats accredited to Sweden attended this event. The We...

Ambassador Ashok Sajjanhar was invited on 24 October 2011 by the Göteborg Executive Club as the Guest Speaker to speak about India’s economic growth and India-Sweden relations. During his speech Ambassador briefed members of the Executive club about India’s economic growth and prospects and potential of bilateral relations between Sweden and India. The presentation was followed...

Ambassador Ashok Sajjanhar with the President of Nya Sällskapet Club

Ambassador Ashok Sajjanhar was the key-note Speaker at the Black-Tie Annual Dinner at Nya Sällskapet Club in Stockholm on 11th October 2011. He was requested to speak on India, India’s economic growth and India-Sweden relations at Stockholm. The Nya Sällskapet Club is an old prestigious institution with membership from the...

Ambassador Ashok Sajjanhar was invited to the University of Gothenburg to discuss cooperation with Indian Universities, business schools and other institutions of higher learning on 07 October 2011. Ambassador had meetings with Professor Per Cramer- Dean, Professor Olof Johansson Stenman, Vice-dean, School of Business, Economics & Law and other academics, faculty members and visiting Professors in the University o...

Ambassador Ashok Sajjanhar addressing the participants

On 06 October 2011, Ambassador Ashok Sajjanhar was the Guest of Honour at the inaugural seminar for Professor G K Karanth, second Visiting ICCR (Indian Council for Cultural Relations) Professor at Lund University. The lecture was organized by Lund University. More than 60 people, students, academics from several departments and other SASNET me...

Speech by Dr Manpreet Sethi

Dr Manpreet Sethi, Head of the Project on Nuclear Security, Centre of Air Power Studies, Delhi, delivered a talk on India’s Approach to Nuclear Proliferation and Disarmament at India House on 5 October. In her talk, Dr Manpreet Sethi sought to put into perspective three important issues – nuclear proliferation as a global security issue, India’s candid...

Presentation on 'Indian Economy: Prospects and Opportunities' by Ambassador Ashok Sajjanhar

Ambassador Ashok Sajjanhar was invited as the Key note Speaker to the RBS Annual Executive Dinner organised by The Royal Bank of Scotland on October 04, 2011 in Stockholm. The Welcome Speech was delivered by Mr. Reinhold Geijer, CEO of RBS Nordic Region. This was followed by some key remarks on the ...

H.E. Mr. Kapil Sibal, Hon’ble Minister of Communications and Information Technology, and Human Resource Development with Ms. Anna Kinberg Batra, MP

Ambassador Ashok Sajjanhar hosted a Reception for Hon’ble Minister of Communications and Information Technology Shri Kapil Sibal and the visiting delegation at India House on 22nd September 2011. Hon’ble Minister interacted wi...

The September Coffee Morning of Diplomatic Women’s Club (DWC) was organised by Mrs Madhu Sajjanhar, President of DWC and wife of Ambassador Ashok Sajjanhar at India House. Wives of several Ambassadors and of senior diplomats attended this event. The guest speaker for this event was Dr Ania Grobicki - Executive Secretary of the Global Water Partnership (GWP). During her presentation Dr. Grobicki ta...

H.E. Mr Kapil Sibal, Hon'ble Minister of Communications and Information Technology with H.E. Mr Jan Björklund, Minister for Education and Research and Deputy Prime Minister

H.E. Mr Kapil Sibal, Hon'ble Minister of Communications and Information Technology and HRD, Government of India led a delegation comprising Shri Ram Narain, DDG (Security), Dept of Telecommunication and Shr...

Rabindranath Tagore 150th Birth Anniversary Celebration Programme in Stockholm was jointly organized by the Department of Oriental languages and Department of Theatre and Dance Studies at Stockholm University. It was sponsored by the Indian Council of Cultural Relations (ICCR), Stockholm University and Granholm Stiftelsen.

The event was attended by H.E. Mr. Ashok Sajjanhar, Ambassador of Ind...

Songs by Tagore performed by Ms Bubu Munshi Eklund and choir from Lund University

SASNET organised Rabindranath Tagore 150th birth anniversary celebration week 19–23 September 2011. The celebration includes academic seminars in Copenhagen (19th), Lund (21st), Stockholm (22nd) and Uppsala (23rd).

SASNET is strongly involved in planning for these academic seminars and relat...

Speech by Ambassador Ashok Sajjanhar

Ambassador Sajjanhar was the Keynote Speaker at the Clipore Final Conference organized by Mistra's Climate Policy Research Program in Stockholm on 20 September 2011.

The Climate Policy Research Program Clipore, supported by the Mistra foundation, focuses on future international policies in the area of climate change. The main aim of the ...

Ambassador Ashok Sajjanhar addressed an Inspiration Event organised by the IFL Stockholm School of Economics on September 15, 2011 at Stockholm.

In his presentation, Ambassador focused on the dynamic and robust growth of the Indian economy over the last several years. He emphasized that none of the Indian banks had to be bailed out on account of the financial crisis because Indian ...

Ambassador Ashok Sajjanhar inaugurated the Indian culture festival in Uppsala on Sep 10, 2011.

The festival will offer concerts including classical music with some of India's greatest performers as well as fusion music between east and west, classical temple dances and mo...

Ambassador Ashok Sajjanhar and Mrs. Madhu Sajjanhar visited Karlstad University on 05 September 2011. The programme was organized by Prof. Marc Katz, and included meetings with Prof. Priyankar Upadhyaya (UNESCO Chair for Peace), Director of the Malaviya Centre for Peace Research, BHU , Prof...

Ambassador Ashok Sajjanhar was invited on 02nd September 2011 by the Rotary Club Lidingö as a guest speaker to speak about India’s economic growth and India-Sweden relations at Foresta Scandic Hotel, Lidingö. During his speech Ambassador briefed members of the Rotary club about India’s economic growth and prospects and potential of bilateral relations between Sweden and India.

The 64th Anniversary of India’s Independence Day was celebrated with enthusiasm and fervour at a solemn and well-attended ceremony at the House of Blackhead, Riga, Latvia on August 17, 2011. In his opening remarks, after singing of the National Anthem, HE Shri Ashok Sajjanhar, Ambassador of India to Sweden & Latvia recalled the remarkable strides and progress that India has attained over the ...

India’s 65th Independence Day was celebrated with great fanfare, enthusiasm and joy at the Embassy Residence on August 15, 2011. Prominent members of the Indian community, students, professionals, entrepreneurs as well as friends of India attended the celebrations in large numbers.

After unfurling the National Flag, Ambassador Sajjanhar made brief remarks about developments i...

HE Mr. Lars-Olof Lindgren Ambassador of Sweden to India, Artist Jatin Das, HE Mr. Ashok Sajjanhar, Ambassador of India to Sweden & Latvia

Ambassador Ashok Sajjanhar and Swedish Ambassador to India inaugurated the Painting exhibition of eminent Indian artist Jatin Das at Gallery Astley in Uttersberg, located 170 kms from Stockholm on July 17, 2011. I...

HE Mr. Ashok Sajjanhar, Ambassador of India to Sweden & Latvia with HE Mr. Sushilkumar Shinde Hon'ble Union Minister of Power-India

Ambassador hosted a Reception for Hon’ble Minister of Power Shri Sushilkumar Shinde and the visiting delegation at India House on 22nd June 2011. Speaking on the occasion, Ambassador outlined the critic...

Ambassador with GovernorMr. Per-Ola Ericsson

Ambassador attended Nordic Air Show in Lulea on 19th June 2011. In addition to many national and international experts, Ambassadors of Hungary, Switzerland, Romania, Brazil participated in the event. Flights by WW II vintage aircrafts like Spitfire, Mustang, Hunter etc & impressive acrobatics by Baltic Bees, F-18 Hornet e...

HE Mr. Sushilkumar Shinde Hon'ble Minister of Power-India with HE Ms. Maud Olofsson, Minister of Enterprise and Energy-Sweden

H.E. Shri SushilKumar Shinde, Hon’ble Minister of Power, Government of India led a high level delegation comprising of Shri P. Uma Shankar, Secretary, Ministry of Power, ...

Hon'ble Speaker HE Smt. Meira Kumar addressing the guests

Ambassador hosted a Reception in honour of Hon'ble Speaker of Lok Sabha, HE Smt. Meira Kumar and the Parliamentary Delegation on 15 June 2011 at India House, Stockholm. Hon’ble Speaker interacted with a cross-section of people from the Swedish Government, businessmen, professionals,...

Hon’ble Speaker, Lok Sabha Smt. Meira Kumar with His Majesty Carl XVI Gustaf, King of Sweden

Hon’ble Speaker of Lok Sabha, HE Smt. Meira Kumar, led a Parliamentary Delegation consisting of Shri H.N. Yadav, Shri D.R. Meghe, Shri E.T.M. Basheer and Shri Prem Das Katheria, all from Lok Sabha and Shri P. Rajeeve and Shri Thomas Sangma, both from Rajya Sabha, and the S...

Indian Embassy and Stockholm International Library celebrated Hindi Day at library premises. Program comprised of Kathak dance by Veronica, melodies by Ms. Ananya, talk on teaching Hindi at Stockholm University by Prof Mirja Juntunen etc.. Ambassador referred to increasing popularity of Hindidue to rising interest in India, strong performance of Indian economy and to Hindi fi...

Ambassador with Mr. V. R. Chitalia, Director CAPEXIL and

Mr. Rajesh D. Kothari

Ambassador Ashok Sajjanhar was invited on 26th May 2011 by the Capexil Trade Delegation to Scandinavia to speak about India-Sweden relations and India’s economic growth at World Trade Center in Stockholm. During his spee...

Ambassador hosted a lunch in honour of Dr. Saumitra Chaudhari, Member of Planning Commission and PM’s Economic Advisory Council on 21st May 2011. Dr Saumitra Chaudhari spoke on Indian Economy. About 45 people including MPs, academics, entrepreneurs, media, members of Indian Community etc. participated. Perceptive questions on corruption, removing poverty, regional disparities, energy situation etc ...

Ambassador with Mr. Göran Karlsson, President BAE systems SWS Defence AB, Mr. Thomas Samuelsson President SAAB Dynamics, Mr. Bo Thörn President FFV Ordnance & Col Rajiv Edwards

Ambassador visited Nobel Museum in Karlskoga, 250 km from Stockholm on 15 May 2011. Nobel worked last 3 years of his life here. Swedish King considered him to be a t...

A 10 member IT delegation from Kerala, India visited Malmo, Lund, Stockholm and Gothenburg from 11th to 13th May to explore business opportunities. All major Indian IT companies are active in Sweden. Excellent opportunities exist for Indian SMEs also to tie up with Swedish counterparts. Delegation had useful and productive meetings and interactions. Important step in strength...

The Annual General Meeting of the Diplomatic Women’s Club was organised by Mrs Madhu Sajjanhar, wife of Ambassador on 11th May 2011 at India house, Stockholm. Wives of several Ambassadors and of senior diplomats attended the meeting. Mrs Sajjanhar was unanimously elected President of the Club for 2011-12. An interesting Cultural Program comprising of a Tabla jugalbandi ...

Ambassador visited Swerea MEFOS, a Metallurgical Research Institute and Northland Resources in Lulea on 10th May 2011. Governor of the County Mr. Per-Ola Ericsson and his wife hosted an elegant lunch at which prominent members of local business and academic community were invited.

Ambassador addressing the participants

Ambassador Ashok Sajjanhar participated in the 150th Birth Anniversary Celebrations of Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore at Uppsala University. Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore visited Sweden in 1921 and 1926. On both occasions he addressed students and faculty at this University.

Ambassador addressing the participants

Ambassador attended 150th Birth anniversary of Rabindranath Tagore in Gothenburg on 7th May 2011. He emphasized the essential humanism, spirituality, mysticism, non-orthodoxy & lyricism of Tagore’s creative works including poetry, songs, music and paintings. Bangladesh Ambassador Gousal Azam Sarker & legendary poet Gh...

Ambassador participated in Ugadi celebrations organised by Sweden Telugu Community on 17th April 2011 in Stockholm to mark the Telugu New Year.

In his address, Ambassador emphasized the important role of Indian diaspora in improving the prestige and reputation of India in the World and in Sweden. He exhorte...

Ambassador addressing the participants

Ambassador attended Baisakhi celebrations organised by ’’Initiative Asia’’ and Indian and Pakistani communities on 16th April 2011 in Stockholm.

Ambassador hosted a Reception on 15th April, 2011 as a part of the Conference ’’Managing Diversity: The Indian Experience’’ organised in Lund the previous day. In his Address, Ambassador stressed the essential unity of India in the midst of immense diversities of language, religions etc. A cultural Program consisting of songs and a sitar recital was pr...

Ambassador address the participants

The Embassy of India in Stockholm in collaboration with Lund University organised a one day conference titled “Managing Diversity: The Indian Experience” at Lund, Sweden on 14th April 2011.

Ambassador addressing the participants

Ambassador Ashok Sajjanhar addressed a meeting organised by the Sweden-India Business Council on India’s recent economic growth and highlights of the Union Budget 2011-12 on April 07, 2011 at Delphi Laws, Stockholm.

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Minister of State for External Affairs Smt. Preneet Kaur with Latvian Foreign Minister Girts Valdis Kristovskis

Hon’ble Smt. Preneet Kaur, Minister of State for External Affairs paid a three-day visit to Latvia from 31st March to 2nd April 2011.

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The Embassy of India organized an interactive meeting for participants in the Executive MBA Programme of Stockholm School of Economics (SSE) at the Embassy Residence on 27th March 2011. The participants would be undertaking a study tour to India from 4th to 8th April 2011 organized by Dr. Sikander Khan, Professor of Fudan University School of Management.

Ambassador addressing the Foreign Bankers Association

Ambassador Ashok Sajjanhar was invited by the Foreign Bankers Association of Sweden to speak about India-Sweden relations and India’s economic growth on 17th March 2011. .

In his presentation, Ambassador mainly focused on the dynamic and robust growth of the Indian economy over the ...

Ambassador addressing the Swedish Offset Association

Ambassador Ashok Sajjanhar was invited by the Swedish Offset Association (SOA) for a Briefing and Presentation on 14th March 2011 on the Indian economy as well as to speak about provisions of the Indian Offset Policy.

Ambassador addressing the participants

The Embassy organized a Tourism and Travel Trade event at the Embassy Residence on 14 March 2011. Representatives of several tour operators and agencies, hotels, airlines, media and organizations related with cuisine, tea, Indian wines etc were invited to the event.

Ambassador with Mr. Carl-Magnus HYLTENIUS, Chairman & Mr. Björn Elmer, Senior Ambassador Club

The Embassy organized a meeting and interaction with Members of Senior Ambassadors’ Club of the Swedish Foreign Office at the Embassy Residence on 10 March 2011.

Ambassador with Ms. Anna Kinberg Batra MP & Chairman of Sweden-India Friendship group, Mr. Ulrik Nilsson MP, Ms. Yvonne Andersson MP, Mr. ClasGöran Carlsson MP, Mr. Ulf Holm MP, Ms. Åsa Lindestan MP

Ambassador Ashok Sajjanhar was invited by Ms. Anna Kinberg Batra, M.P. and Chairman of the India Friendship Group in the Swedish Parliament o...

Ambassador addressing members of the Sweden-Indian Association

At the invitation of the Swedish India Association, Ambassador Ashok Sajjanhar attended and addressed the Annual Meeting of the Association in Stockholm on 9th March 2011.

In his Presentation Ambassador referred to the dynamic and robust growth of the Indian economy over the last several years. He said that notwithstanding the in...

Ambassador with President of LatviaHE Mr. Valdis Zatlersand,

First Lady Mrs Lilita Zatlere24th January, 2011

Ambassador visited Riga from 22-24 February 2011 to discuss bilateral issues and address a Business Forum on India-Latvia business opportunities.

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A Reception was organized by the Embassy to celebrate the 62nd Republic Day of India on the evening of 27th January 2011 at the Elite Palace Hotel in Stockholm.

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India’s 62nd Republic Day was celebrated with great fanfare, enthusiasm and joy at the Embassy Residence on January 26, 2011. Prominent members of the Indian community, students, professionals, entrepreneurs as well as friends of India attended the celebrations in large numbers.

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The Embassy organized a meeting with the Press and Media including Print and Electronic media as well as Swedish Radio at the Embassy Residence on 18th January 2011. Several members of the Swedish and Indian media as well as representatives of Swedish Chamber of Commerce and Industry and prominent Indian businessmen attended and took active part in the meeting. In his opening remarks, Ambassador Ashok Sajjanhar welcomed the guests and...

Ambassador Ashok Sajjanhar

Ambassador Ashok Sajjanhar along with his wife Mrs. Madhu Sajjanhar participated as the Guest of Honour in the India Day celebrations organised by Livets Ord (Word of Life) Church in Uppsala on 9th Jan, 2011. Prof PJ Kurien, Hon'ble Member of Parlaiment, Rajya Sabha who specially flew in from Kerala in India to attend this event was the Chief Guest. Livets Ord Church is doing significant philanthropic and charitable work in India ...

Ambassador addressing the guests during the reception

A Meeting was organized by the Embassy on 16th December, 2010 with Businessmen, Entrepreneurs, Industrialists and Professionals to discuss the present state of India-Sweden economic and commercial relations and to explore possibilities and opportunities to give them an impetus and take them to a higher level. The Meeting was attended by several representatives of large and well-established Indian and Swedish...

Ambassador along with President of Latvia HE. Mr. Valdis Zatlers

HE Mr. Ashok Sajjanhar, on 7th December, 2010 presented his Credentials as Ambassador of India to Latvia to President of Latvia HE. Mr. Valdis Zatlers. During the visit to Riga Ambassador also had meetings with Speaker Saeima, Minister of Economics, Minister of Health, Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee of Saeima, State Secretary in Latvian Foreign Office, and Head of Economic & Bilateral Re...

Ambassador, Mrs.Madhu Sajjanhar along with Mr.Bjorn Hamilton Former Swedish MP

Ambassador addressing the gathering

The Birth Anniversary of the First Prime Minister of India Pt Jawaharlal Nehru, Birthday of Former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, and the Communal Harmony week were celebrated with great joy and enthusiasm in an elegant and graceful ceremony in Stockholm, Sweden on 19th November, 2010. The event was organized ...

Ambassador along with Prime Minister of Latvia H.E Valdis Dombrovskis

Ambassador Ashok Sajjanhar visited Riga, Latvia on 17-18th Nov, 2010 to participate in the Celebrations of the 92nd Proclamation of Independence by Latvia on November 18, 1918. During the visit Ambassador Sajjanhar participated in the Prayer Service at the Dome Cathedral and also witnessed the Parade on the Banks of River Daugava.

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Ambassador of India to Sweden & Latvia

Ambassador Sajjanhar was a Keynote Speaker at a Seminar organized by the Swedish Association for Civil Security in Stockholm on 10 November 2010. In his address Ambassador Sajjanhar spoke about the dynamic and vibrant growth of India’s economy over the last several years. Notwithstanding the economic crisis, Indian economy had grown by 6,7% and 7,5% respectively over the past two years. This year the economy is expect...

Ambassador addressing Students at KTH

Ambassador Mr.Ashok Sajjanhar accompanied by his wife Madhu Sajjanhar participated in the Diwali celebrations organized by the Indian students at The Royal Institute of Technology (KTH) on 10th November at Stockholm. The event was also participated by Prof.Peter Gudmundson, Rector of KTH and Mrs.Alphonsa Lourdudoss, International Project Co-ordinator, India Erasmus-Mundus programme.

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Ambassador delivering the speech

Ambassador addressed in an International Symposium titled “Education for Rural Transformation” organized by Prof. Vinayagum Chinapah, Stockholm University on 8 November 2010. Several Experts and Scholars from India and China participated in the Symposium.

Prof. Vinayagum Chinapah, Prof. Kåre Bremer, Ambassador along with other guests

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Ambassador addressing members of Swedish Trade Council and Entrepreneurs Association of Sweden

Ambassador of India to Sweden Ashok Sajjanhar addressed a major Investment Seminar at Gothenburg in Sweden on 26th Oct, 2010. This is an Annual event organised by the Swedish Trade Council as well as the Entrepreneurs Association of Sweden. Invitation to Ambassador Sajjanhar to be the Key-note speaker at this important and prestigious event is reflective of the keen interes...

On Monday, 11th October 2010, the Ambassador of India to Sweden, H.E. Mr. Ashok Sajjanhar visited Lund University. The programme was organized by Swedish South Asian Studies Network (SASNET), and included meetings with Ms. Ingalill Rahm Hallberg, Lund University Assistant Vice Chancellor and Professor in Health Care Science, Ms. Ann-Katrin Bäcklund, Dean for the Faculty of Social Sciences, and Ms Gunilla Carlecrantz, Acting Head, Division of International Relations.

Ambassador Ashok Sajjanhar on way to present his Letters of Credence to His Majesty Carl XVI Gustaf, King of Sweden on 30 September 2010

Ambassador Ashok Sajjanhar presented his Letters of Credence appointing him as Ambassador extraordinary and plenipotentiary to the the Kingdom of Sweden to His Majesty Carl XVI Gustaf, King of Sweden at the Royal Palace in Stockholm on 30th Sept, 2010.

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HE Mr Ashok Sajjanhar, Ambassador, presented his Letters of Credence to His Majesty Carl XVI Gustaf, King of Sweden on 30 September 2010. To mark the occasion, a Reception ...

Hindi Day 2010 was celebrated with joy, enthusiasm and fervor at a well attended function at the Ethnographic Museum in Stockholm, Sweden on 21 September 2010.

Speaking on the occasion, Ambassador of India to Sweden and Latvia Ashok Sajjanhar stated that Hindi Day was being celebrated in Sweden for the first time, not only because of the rapid expansion and growth of the Indian economy and industry over the last few years and the increasing profile and importance of India as an ...

Honorable Minister of State for Water Resource Mr Vincent H.Pala visited Sweden led an eight member delegation to participate in the deliberations of the World Water Week from September 5-11, 2010. The event is an annual affair providing global platform for the governmental and non-governmental actors to exchange views in the area of water. This year, the event was participated by 2500 participants from the world over.

Ambassador Mr. Ashok Sajjanhar with Hon’bl...

The 64th Anniversary of India’s Independence Day was celebrated with enthusiasm and fervour at a solemn and well-attended ceremony at the Embassy of India, Stockholm, Sweden on August 15, 2010. In his opening remarks, after unfurling the National Tricolour and singing of the National Anthem, HE Shri Ashok Sajjanhar, Ambassador of India to Sweden recalled the remarkable strides and progress that India has attained over the last 63 years since its Independence.

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