India and Sweden sign a MoC to strengthen cooperation & promote research networking

New Delhi: A Memorandum of Cooperation, MoC was signed between India and Sweden to strengthen cooperation and promote research networking between research institutions from both countries. It was signed between Science and Engineering Research Board and the Swedish Foundation for International Cooperation in Research and Higher Education, Stockholm, Sweden. 

The MoC aims to promote mobility funding opportunities in both countries. It will facilitate academic cooperation through mobility activities as well as through seminars,



workshops and conferences. 

Speaking on the occasion in New Delhi, Secretary, the Department of Science and Technology Dr. S. Chandrasekhar said that the partnership between India and Sweden will take forward joint Science and Technology efforts particularly in smart cities, artificial intelligence, quantum computer, transportation, and many more futuristic technologies. He said, this MoC will enable a smooth exchange of activities between India's young scientists and Swedish researchers.