PM Narendra Modi Sweden Visit: Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached Sweden on Sunday evening in the third leg of his five-nation tour. When Prime Minister Modi’s plane entered Sweden’s airspace after his visit to Netherlands, Swedish Gripen fighter planes escorted his plane. Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson himself warmly welcomed Prime Minister Modi on his arrival at Gothenburg Airport.

During his two-day visit to Sweden, Prime Minister Modi will hold bilateral talks with his Swedish counterpart Ulf Kristersson. The two leaders will review all major aspects of relations between India and Sweden. There will also be discussions between the two countries on trade, green change, artificial intelligence, new technology, startups, strong supply chains, defence, space, climate change and strengthening people-to-people ties.

Will address the European Industry Forum

Prime Minister Modi and the Prime Minister of Sweden will also jointly address the European Round Table for Industry. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will also be present in this program. This platform is considered to be the main trading platform of big industrial groups of Europe.

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Before leaving for Sweden, Netherlands Prime Minister Rob Jetten himself reached Amsterdam Airport and bid farewell to Prime Minister Modi. During his two-day visit to Netherlands, Prime Minister Modi held bilateral talks with his Dutch counterpart. During this period, 17 agreements were signed between the two countries to increase cooperation in defence, important minerals and other key areas. Both leaders also expressed concern about the situation in West Asia and its impact on global energy supplies and trade networks.

Prime Minister Modi said – relations between India and Netherlands got new momentum

Prime Minister Modi said in a social media post that his visit to Netherlands has given new strength to the relations between the two countries. He said that both the countries have prepared an ambitious roadmap for the future in areas like water resources, semiconductor, innovation, defence, sustainability and mobility, while enhancing the relationship to a strategic partnership. Prime Minister Modi expressed confidence that the friendship between India and Netherlands will become stronger in the coming years. He also thanked Prime Minister Rob Jetton for the warm welcome and farewell at the airport.

Also visited Afsaloutdike Dam

Prime Minister Modi also visited the famous Afslootdike Dam along with his Dutch counterpart. During this, both the countries discussed the possibilities of increasing cooperation in water management and climate-friendly infrastructure. This journey is also considered important for the ambitious Kalpsar project of Gujarat. Under this project, there is a plan to create a huge freshwater reservoir by building a dam about 30 kilometers long on the Gulf of Khambhat.

Dutch companies invited to invest in India

Prime Minister Modi and his Dutch counterpart also interacted with CEOs of major Dutch companies in the energy, ports, health, agriculture, trade and technology sectors. Prime Minister Modi invited Dutch companies to explore investment and cooperation opportunities in India in maritime infrastructure, renewable energy, digital technology, semiconductor, artificial intelligence and health sectors. Prime Minister Modi reached The Hague on Friday on a two-day visit after completing his visit to the United Arab Emirates.

One month has passed since the war between America, Israel and Iran, but the fire of war has still not cooled down. Many countries are trying to find a peace solution. Pakistan is also preparing to host US-Iran peace talks. Pakistan, which is trying to become ‘Chaudhary’ in the war, is also facing the fear of being dragged into the war due to an agreement made with Saudi Arabia. Let us know why Pakistan wants an agreement between Iran and US.

Why is Pakistan becoming a mediator?

Pakistan is presenting itself as a mediator between America and Iran, so that the war in West Asia can be ended and its derailed economy can be saved from sinking. Regarding this, Pakistan is going to hold a meeting with Türkiye, Saudi Arabia and Egypt in the capital Islamabad on March 30. It fears that its defense agreement with Saudi Arabia could draw it deeper into the regional conflict. That is why it also wants to avoid being dragged into war through existing security commitments.

Is there any fear of being dragged into the war?

In fact, Pakistan has reportedly handed over the 15-point peace proposal given by America to Iran and has also offered to host the talks, but a fear of Pakistan is also said to be behind this. Let us tell you that only last year, a defense deal was signed between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, which now seems to be becoming a headache for it. Iran’s attacks in Saudi Arabia have increased this. Pakistan may be forced to support one side in this war, which it wants to avoid.

What is the challenge before Pakistan?

Pakistan is standing at a crossroads where it faces the challenge of maintaining a balance between military relations with Saudi Arabia and practical relations with Iran. Domestic pressure further increases this, where there is opposition to America-Israel and sympathy for Iran. In such a situation, there is a risk of unrest by openly coming together with either America or Saudi Arabia. It is being said that Pakistan has joined diplomacy so that it can avoid being dragged into the war.

In response to the US-Israeli attacks, Iran targeted American bases in many Muslim countries in the Middle East, from Qatar to UAE and Saudi Arabia. Arab and Muslim countries have expressed displeasure over Iran’s attack, but also warned of retaliatory action. At the same time, there are indications of Saudi Arabia pressurizing Pakistan to take action against Iran. This has been revealed by a report.

Defense agreements like ‘Strategic Mutual Defense Agreement’ (SMDA) exist between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia. Despite this, Islamabad’s reaction to Iranian attacks in Saudi Arabia remains calm. According to News-18 report, in a TV message sent to Canada through Saudi experts, Riyadh has indicated that it expects action from Islamabad in view of rising tensions in West Asia.

Questions raised regarding the report

Questions are also being raised regarding a report related to Pakistan’s foreign policy. In an article published in The Eurasian Times, Salahuddin Shoaib Chaudhary wrote that despite receiving financial and strategic support from Saudi Arabia for decades, Pakistan is adopting a policy of ‘appeasing’ Iran.

The article said, ‘It is worth noting that relations between Saudi Arabia and Pakistan are more than seven decades old. The deployment of Pakistani military personnel for Saudi security has been established as an institutional arrangement for years. In addition, millions of Pakistani citizens are working in Saudi Arabia, who contribute significantly to Islamabad’s foreign exchange earnings.

What was mentioned in the report?

Faced with repeated attacks from Iran, Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan warned that the kingdom’s restraint in the face of Iranian aggression is ‘not unlimited’, meaning military action could still be an option, The Eurasian Times reported. Meanwhile, Arab and Islamic countries in a joint statement urged Tehran to stop its aggression.

Iranian President apologized

Amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian publicly apologized on March 7 for aggressive actions taken against countries in the Middle East. Despite this, according to reports, Iran has continued attacks on Gulf countries, which makes it clear that Tehran’s aim is not only to harm Israel but also to affect the economies of West Asian countries by targeting their critical infrastructure.

Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar most affected by war

The Gulf states most affected during the war include Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Qatar, while Doha has reportedly spent money supporting Iranian proxy groups such as Hamas, Hezbollah and Houthi, with the aim of maintaining continued pressure on Israel.

UAE warned

Meanwhile, Sultan Al Jaber, the UAE’s Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, has warned that attacks on energy infrastructure are affecting their operations and could have serious implications if tensions escalate. Amid increasing attacks by Iran, Qatar’s Foreign Ministry has declared several Iranian diplomats as ‘persona non grata’ (undesirable persons).

According to reports, a large number of Iranian citizens in the UAE, including secret members of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and Basij, are trying to incite unrest against the government.

Claim to run online propaganda campaign

The article also says that Iranian operatives are recruiting Pakistani citizens in UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait and Saudi Arabia to run online propaganda campaigns against these countries and their leadership. Earlier, Turkish journalist Uzay Bulut had reported in an investigative report that Pakistan-based networks were spreading AI-based Iranian propaganda on social media platforms.