Content about trade and investment promotion
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HRH Crown Princess Victoria visits Bangladesh with Minister for International Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade Johan Forssell
The visit to Bangladesh will take place on 18–21 March on the occasion of HRH The Crown Princess’s role as Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). UNDP Assistant Secretary General Ulrika Modéer will also take part.
Published · Press release from Johan Forssell, Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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Joint statement on principles for development of future 6G policies
Sweden has signed a joint statement on principles for the development of the future 6G policies. The statement was presented on 27 February 2024 in connection with the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. It includes an agreement on common principles that will guide research and development of future 6G policies both domestically and internationally.
Published · Press release from Erik Slottner, Johan Forssell, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Finance
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New export credit guarantees and trade commissioner’s office in Kyiv make it easier for Swedish businesses to contribute to rebuilding Ukraine
On 29 February, the Government adopted a regulation on special export credit guarantees for Ukraine. This enables exporting businesses to apply for export credit guarantees from the Swedish Export Credit Agency. The guarantees will apply to exports to Ukraine that can contribute to its development and welfare. The Government has also decided to open a trade commissioner’s office in Kyiv and will appoint a new trade commissioner in Ukraine.
Published · Press release from Johan Forssell, Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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Minister for International Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade on Government’s direction for Swedish development assistance
Minister for International Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade Johan Forssell has replied to questions about the new direction for Swedish development assistance. In particular, he stressed the importance of peace and security in Ukraine and the neighbourhood, and synergies between development assistance and trade, as fundamental to Sweden’s strategic work on development assistance.
Published · Article from Johan Forssell, Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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Strategy for Sweden’s trade, investment and global competitiveness
The strategy for Sweden’s trade, investment and global competitiveness was presented on 1 December 2023.
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Focus on green transition and AI as Minister for International Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade Johan Forssell visits California with Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel
The visit to California will take place on 19–22 February together with Their Royal Highnesses Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel. A business delegation led by the Royal Swedish Academy of Engineering Sciences in cooperation with Business Sweden will also take part. Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel’s official visit is taking place at the request of the Government. The aim is to broaden and develop relations with California in the areas of innovation, green transition and emerging technologies, with a focus on artificial intelligence (AI). The new Swedish Consulate-General in San Francisco will also be inaugurated in connection with the visit.
Published · Press release from Johan Forssell, Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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Swedish Consulate-General opens in San Francisco
A Swedish Consulate-General will open on 1 January 2024 in San Francisco, and its areas of responsibility will include the states of California and Hawaii. The Consulate-General will enhance Sweden’s presence on the west coast of the United States, and the possibilities to conduct active trade and promotion of Sweden’s activities, as well as provide consular support.
Published · Press release from Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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Government presents new direction for development assistance
The Government and the Sweden Democrats today presented a new strategic direction for Swedish development assistance entitled Development assistance for a new era – freedom, empowerment and sustainable growth.
Published · Press release from Johan Forssell, Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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Government has adopted a new Strategy for Sweden’s Trade, Investment and Global Competitiveness
The Government has adopted a new trade strategy, with the objective of giving Swedish businesses the best possible conditions to both address emerging challenges and of harness business opportunities that arise in the green and digital transition.
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“Climate transition strengthens Sweden’s competitiveness and increases our growth”
Opinion piece of 30 November 2023 by Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson, Minister for Energy, Business and Industry Ebba Busch, Minister for Climate and the Environment Romina Pourmokhtari and Minister for International Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade Johan Forssell.
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Focus on enhanced trade relations when Minister for International Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade visits Egypt
On 4–5 September, Minister for International Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade Johan Forssell is visiting Cairo for meetings with the Egyptian Government and Swedish and Egyptian companies. Egypt is Sweden’s second-largest export market on the African continent, and the aim of the trip is to further trade between the countries.
Published · Press release from Johan Forssell, Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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Focus on business sector at Ukraine Recovery Conference in London
On 21 June, Minister for International Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade Johan Forssell attended an annual conference on Ukraine’s recovery and reconstruction. The discussions focused on how to facilitate the business sector’s engagement in reconstruction efforts.
Published · Article
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Swedish Government adopts new development assistance strategy for Ukraine
The Government has adopted a new strategy for Sweden’s recovery and reform cooperation with Ukraine for 2023–2027. The strategy will provide a total of approximately EUR 522 million (SEK 6 billion) and is Sweden’s largest-ever bilateral development assistance strategy.
Published · Press release from Johan Forssell, Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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New free trade agreement between EU and New Zealand
The Council of the European Union will today adopt a decision to sign a free trade agreement with New Zealand. It will also adopt a decision to authorise the European Commission to open negotiations on agreements on digital trade rules with Singapore and South Korea, and on the conclusion of digital trade principles with Japan.
Published · Press release from Johan Forssell, Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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UK-Sweden Joint Leaders Statement: 19 June 2023
The UK and Sweden share historic ties of friendship and are essential allies. We have forged a strong partnership, based on shared values and in support of multilateralism and a rules-based international order. We are united in our steadfast commitment to working together for the security and protection of our citizens and to strengthen European security as a whole. This Leaders’ Statement celebrates and reasserts the enduring and extensive connections between the United Kingdom and Sweden, which benefit from the agreements between the United Kingdom and the European Union, of which Sweden is a member.
Published · Statement from Ulf Kristersson, Prime Minister's Office
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Towards a green transatlantic marketplace
As holder of the Presidency of the Council of the EU, Sweden hosted the fourth meeting of the EU-US Trade and Technology Council (TTC) in Luleå on 30–31 May. Luleå, located in Sweden’s Arctic region, was selected as the venue to showcase Swedish solutions for the green and industrial transitions.
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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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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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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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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