Chandigarh: On the second day of his official visit to Sweden on Thursday, Haryana chief minister Nayab Singh Saini held a series of one-on-one meetings with global investors and domain experts to explore strategic partnerships in sustainable urban development, environmental technology, and cybersecurity. The high-level discussions focused on adopting sustainable, citizen-centric urban models aligned with Haryana’s growth trajectory. Key on the agenda was Sweden’s renowned ‘SymbioCity’ framework, an integrated approach to urban planning that balances economic growth with environmental sustainability and improved public services.During the interactions, CM Saini reviewed Swedish innovations in wastewater management, focusing on advanced systems for treating and reusing industrial and municipal effluents. Discussions also covered modern waste-to-energy mechanisms, organic waste utilization, and circular recycling practices. The CM emphasized that adapting Sweden’s clean technologies could significantly accelerate Haryana’s environmental and urban development priorities.Beyond infrastructure and clean-tech, Saini pitched for international cooperation in digital security. Highlighting the rising threat of cybercrime, he invited Swedish tech firms and experts to collaborate with the Haryana Police Cyber Unit to develop advanced technological interventions to combat fraudulent mobile calls and financial scams.Inviting global firms to set up operations in the state, Saini assured investors of a favorable business climate and robust policy support. He remarked that Sweden’s cutting-edge technology and citizen-centric governance models could play a transformative role in enhancing Haryana’s public service delivery and urban infrastructure.
