New Delhi, March 19 -- Former Swedish Prime Minister Carl Bildt highlighted the strong ties between India and Sweden, said that both countries share business and political relations with no major challenges while expressing optimism that the long-stalled EU-India trade talks will finally move forward as both sides are now more committed to reaching an agreement.

"I think we have a good bilateral relationship between Sweden and India. There are business relationships and good political links. I don't see any clouds on that particular horizon," the Former Swedish PM said.

Bildt also stressed the importance of enhancing trade ties between India and the European Union, despite previous difficulties in negotiations. "I hope that we will be a...