Content from Johan Forssell
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Sweden to host Trade and Technology Council meeting
On 30–31 May, Sweden will host a meeting of the EU-US Trade and Technology Council (TTC) within the framework of the Swedish Presidency of the Council of the European Union. The TTC serves as the main forum for the US and EU to coordinate approaches to key global trade, economic and technology issues. The meeting will be held in Luleå and is the fourth of its kind.
Published · Press release from Ebba Busch , Johan Forssell , Tobias Billström , Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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World Bank to establish crisis facility for Ukraine and other countries affected by the war
The World Bank Board of Executive Directors approved the recommendation to establish a Crisis Facility for the International Development Association. This Facility is a funding programme for Ukraine, Moldova and the poorest countries affected by the war in Ukraine. Sweden has been a driving force in this work. The Swedish Government assumed a leading role at an early stage with Minister for International Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade Johan Forssell’s announcement of SEK 600 million in assistance to Ukraine and Moldova in December 2022.
Published · Press release from Johan Forssell , Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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Sweden supports relocation of WHO office in solidarity with Ukraine
Sweden and the majority of World Health Organization (WHO) Member States in the WHO European Region have decided to relocate the WHO European Office for the Prevention and Control of Noncommunicable Diseases from Moscow to Copenhagen. The decision was taken in support of Ukraine and enables the WHO to continue its work fighting noncommunicable diseases in Europe.
Published · Press release from Jakob Forssmed , Johan Forssell , Ministry for Foreign Affairs , Ministry of Health and Social Affairs
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30th anniversary of EU single market during Swedish Presidency
On 2 May, the Swedish Presidency of the Council of the EU and the European Commission organised the Single Market Forum (SIMFO) to mark the 30th anniversary of the EU single market. Minister for International Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade Johan Forssell and European Commissioner for Internal Market Thierry Breton co-hosted the conference. The future of the single market was discussed, with a focus on the digital single market, standardisation and skills supply.
Published · Press release from Johan Forssell , Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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Minister for International Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade Johan Forssell's speech at the European Humanitarian Forum 2023
Opening remarks by Swedish Minister for International Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade Johan Forssell at the European Humanitarian Forum on 20 March 2023 in Brussels. Check against delivery.
Published · Speech from Johan Forssell , Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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Sweden to host Transatlantic Ministerial Meeting in May
The fourth EU-US Trade and Technology Council (TTC) meeting will be held in Luleå on 30-31 May as part of the Swedish Presidency of the Council of the European Union.
Published · Press release from Johan Forssell , Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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Prime Minister taking part in global democracy summit
The second Summit for Democracy is taking place on 29–30 March. Sweden is represented at the virtual summit and several side events by Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson, Minister for Foreign Affairs Tobias Billström, Minister for International Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade Johan Forssell and Minister for Culture Parisa Liljestrand.
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EUR 45 million in Swedish support to those affected by the earthquakes in Türkiye and Syria
Today, Monday 20 March, the Swedish Presidency of the Council of the EU and the European Commission hosted an International Donors’ Conference in support of the people affected by the earthquakes in Türkiye and Syria. At the Conference, Sweden presented its total support of approximately EUR 45 million. Pledges made at the Conference totalled approximately EUR 7 billion.
Published · Press release from Johan Forssell , Ulf Kristersson , Ministry for Foreign Affairs , Prime Minister's Office
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Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson and Minister for International Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade Johan Forssell to attend donors’ conference in Brussels
On Monday 20 March, Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson and Minister for International Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade Johan Forssell will attend the international donors’ conference in Brussels. The Swedish Presidency of the Council of the EU initiated the donors’ conference to help the people in Türkiye and Syria affected by the earthquakes.
Published · Press release from Johan Forssell , Ulf Kristersson , Ministry for Foreign Affairs , Prime Minister's Office
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Focus on global challenges when Swedish EU Presidency hosts European Humanitarian Forum
On 20–21 March, the Swedish Presidency of the Council of the EU and the European Commission will co-host the European Humanitarian Forum in Brussels. The Forum brings together decision-makers and key actors from the humanitarian community with the aim of strengthening the EU’s role as a humanitarian actor. The Forum will be chaired by Minister for International Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade Johan Forssell.
Published · Press release from Johan Forssell , Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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Swedish-Egyptian trade relations the focus when Johan Forssell received Egyptian Minister of Trade and Industry
Minister for International Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade Johan Forssell received Egyptian Minister of Trade and Industry Ahmed Samir Saleh in Stockholm on 14 March. During the visit, the ministers participated in a Swedish-Egyptian business forum together with business representatives.
Published · Article from Johan Forssell , Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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International Donors’ Conference – Together for the people in Türkiye and Syria
Earthquakes: The European Commission and the Swedish Council Presidency will host an International Donors’ Conference in support of the people in Türkiye and Syria on 20 March in Brussels.
Published · Press release from Johan Forssell , Ulf Kristersson , Ministry for Foreign Affairs , Prime Minister's Office
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Nominees of the Swedish Government’s Music Export Prize for 2022
On 14 March, Minister for International Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade Johan Forssell will present the Government’s Music Export Prize for 2022. The nominees include internationally renowned Swedish artists and songwriters.
Published · Press release from Johan Forssell , Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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Additional Swedish support for those affected by the earthquakes in Türkiye and Syria
(New version) Sweden has pledged an additional EUR 6.8 million to the response in Syria, where the earthquakes have exacerbated an already dire humanitarian crisis. On 12 February, 300 family tents were transported to Türkiye. To date, Sweden has contributed approximately EUR 10.1 million in support for those affected by the earthquakes in Türkiye and Syria.
Published · Updated · Press release from Carl-Oskar Bohlin , Johan Forssell , Ministry for Foreign Affairs , Ministry of Defence
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Sweden provides almost EUR 11 million in support to women and girls in Ukraine and Moldova
This support is intended to strengthen the two countries’ efforts to meet the humanitarian needs of women and girls and promote their opportunities and rights in both the short and the long term. The support will be channelled through the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and UN Women.
Published · Press release from Johan Forssell , Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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The Swedish Government is donating 722 000 million COVID-19 vaccine doses to low- and middle-income countries
The Government has decided to donate 722 000 doses of the Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine to the COVAX global vaccine initiative. Sweden has thereby donated more than 15 million doses and contributed more than SEK 2 billion to global vaccination efforts against COVID-19.
Published · Press release from Johan Forssell , Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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Swedish-led pledging event raised almost USD 1.2 billion for life-saving assistance in Yemen
On 27 February, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Nations hosted a high-level pledging event for the humanitarian crisis in Yemen. Minister for International Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade Johan Forssell, UN Secretary-General António Guterres and Head of the Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs Ignazio Cassis hosted the event, which raised almost USD 1.2 billion for life-saving assistance. Sweden pledged more than USD 25 million.
Published · Press release from Johan Forssell , Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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Government allocating additional SEK 520 million in support to Ukraine
As part of the Government’s clear prioritisation of Ukraine, yet another extensive Swedish support package is being allocated to the country. The support focuses on humanitarian operations and Ukraine’s energy sector.
Published · Press release from Johan Forssell , Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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Sweden providing additional EUR 3 million in emergency assistance to those affected by earthquakes in Türkiye and Syria
The Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida) is providing approximately EUR 3 million in emergency assistance to those affected by the earthquakes in Türkiye and Syria via four of its humanitarian partner organisations. The aid will go to meeting basic needs such as winter clothing, water and psychosocial support for children. In total, Sweden is now providing approximately EUR 13.6 million to those affected in the two countries.
Published · Press release from Johan Forssell , Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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Minister for International Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade Johan Forssell visits Türkiye in connection with the earthquake disaster
Minister for International Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade Johan Forssell is visiting Ankara today together with European Commissioner Olivér Várhelyi for joint talks with Turkish representatives. They will discuss the donor conference in support of the earthquake victims in Türkiye and Syria, initiated by Sweden together with the European Commission.
Published · Press release from Johan Forssell , Ministry for Foreign Affairs