Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES), India and Ministry of Education and Research, Sweden has signed an agreement on cooperation in polar science.
This MoU is their first maritime cooperation agreement.
The agreement includes cooperation between the countries in both Arctic and Antarctic regions on environmental protection and hence the name Polar Science.
Sweden as one of the eight "Arctic States" is one of the Member State in the Arctic Council whereas India has the Observer Status in the Arctic Council.
India likewise, has sustained scientific research programs in both the Polar Regions as well as in the oceanic realm.