Content about trade and investment promotion
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Major potential for Sweden and Swedish businesses at Expo 2025 in Japan
Expo 2025 will take place from 13 April to 13 October in Osaka with the theme “Designing Future Society for Our Lives”. Sweden will take part in the event, with 14 May designated the “national day” for Sweden when the spotlight will be on the country. H.M. The King will lead the Swedish delegation, which will also include Minister for International Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade Benjamin Dousa together with representatives from Swedish business, Swedish public authorities, academia, research and creative industries.
Published · Press release from Benjamin Dousa, Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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Statement from the Prime Minister in response to US tariffs
Statement by Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson in response to US tariffs, Wednesday 2 April 2025.
Published · Statement from Ulf Kristersson, Prime Minister's Office
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Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson comments on US tariffs
US President Donald Trump has announced that a new package of American tariffs will include Sweden and every other country in the EU. The new tariffs were presented on 2 April and will take effect immediately.
Published · Press release, Webcast from Ulf Kristersson, Prime Minister's Office
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Focus on increased trade and EU cooperation as Minister for Foreign Affairs meets with Tunisian counterpart
Minister for Foreign Affairs Maria Malmer Stenergard received Tunisian Minister of Foreign Affairs Mohamed Ali Nafti in Stockholm on 1 April. The purpose of the visit was to deepen cooperation, primarily in terms of trade, but also to discuss regional and global issues and challenges. Mr Ali Nafti was accompanied by a business delegation.
Published · Article from Maria Malmer Stenergard, Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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Joint Statement on the Establishment of Chinese-Swedish Working Group on Green Transition Investments
In order to strengthen the work of the Joint Committee on Economic, Industrial and Technical Cooperation between Sweden and the People’s Republic of China, originally established in 1978 and updated in 2006, Sweden’s State Secretary for Foreign Trade, Håkan Jevrell, and Chinese Vice Minister of Commerce, Ling Ji, on this day has decided to merge the “FDI Working Group” and the “Environmental Protection and Energy Conservation Working Group” into the “Working Group on Green Transition Investments”.
Published · Statement
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Focus on security policy and trade as Minister for Foreign Affairs travels to India
Minister for Foreign Affairs Maria Malmer Stenergard is travelling to India on 17–18 March to take part in the Raisina Dialogue, a conference on security policy. During her visit to New Delhi, Ms Malmer Stenergard will also participate in a Swedish-Indian business meeting hosted by India’s Minister of Commerce and Industry. Ms Malmer Stenergard will be joined by CEO of Business Sweden Jan Larsson in an inauguration ceremony to launch a new trading office in India.
Published · Press release from Maria Malmer Stenergard, Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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New agreement on digital trade between the EU and South Korea
The European Commission has completed negotiations with South Korea on a digital trade agreement. The Commission’s negotiating mandate was adopted during the Swedish Presidency of the Council of the EU in 2023. The agreement helps to promote trade between the EU and South Korea and benefits Swedish companies and Swedish consumers.
Published · Press release from Benjamin Dousa, Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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Speech by Minister for International Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade at Join Sweden Summit
Speech by Minister for International Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade Benjamin Dousa at Join Sweden Summit 19 February 2025. Check against delivery.
Published · Speech from Benjamin Dousa, Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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Sweden supports Asia’s green transition
Diana Janse, State Secretary to Minister for International Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade Benjamin Dousa, visited the Asian Development Bank (ADB) in Manila this week. The bank’s work on the green transition in Asia was one of many discussion topics during the visit. Also present on the trip was Sida Director-General Jakob Granit, as Sida is responsible for issuing a Swedish guarantee for increased climate financing in Asia.
Published · Article from Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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Business leaders from 28 countries take part in Join Sweden Summit, the Government’s investment conference
More than 600 leading Swedish and international companies, investors and decision-makers gathered in Stockholm on 19 February for the Join Sweden Summit, the Government’s international investment conference that set a new attendance record this year. Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson hosted the conference.
Published · Article from Acko Ankarberg Johansson, Andreas Carlson, Benjamin Dousa, Ebba Busch, Elisabeth Svantesson, Johan Forssell, Johan Pehrson, Niklas Wykman, Ulf Kristersson, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Climate and Enterprise, Ministry of Education and Research, Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Health and Social Affairs, Ministry of Justice, Ministry of Rural Affairs and Infrastructure, Prime Minister's Office
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Minister for Foreign Affairs visits Colombia
On 28–29 January, Minister for Foreign Affairs Maria Malmer Stenergard visited Colombia together with a business delegation focused on mining and energy. The visit took place in the capital of Bogotá and the department of Chocó on Colombia’s Pacific Coast and highlights Sweden’s far-reaching cooperation with Colombia.
Published · Article from Maria Malmer Stenergard, Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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Government expands opportunities for Swedish businesses to help support Ukraine’s reconstruction
The Government has amended the conditions and expanded the framework for special export credit guarantees for doing business with Ukraine. The aim is to enable more businesses to export to Ukraine and thus contribute to the country’s sustainable reconstruction. It should now also be possible to offer guarantees with longer maturities, higher coverage and that cover services. The amendments to the regulation took effect on 1 February. The Government has also expanded the existing framework of SEK 333 million to SEK 555 million. In total, guarantees can be offered to a maximum of SEK 888 million.
Published · Press release from Benjamin Dousa, Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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Minister for Foreign Affairs visits Peru
On 30–31 January 2025, Minister for Foreign Affairs Maria Malmer Stenergard visited Peru together with a business delegation. The visit highlights Sweden’s good relations and mutual trade interests with Peru.
Published · Article from Maria Malmer Stenergard, Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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State Visit to Singapore
On 19–21 November, HM The King paid a State Visit to Singapore at the invitation of President Tharman Shanmugaratnam. Sweden’s Government was represented by Minister for Foreign Affairs Maria Malmer Stenergard, Minister for Infrastructure and Housing Andreas Carlson, State Secretary Håkan Jevrell from the Ministry for Foreign Affairs and State Secretary Miriam Söderström from the Ministry of Health and Social Affairs. Around 50 Swedish companies, government agencies and higher education institutions took part in the business delegation arranged by Business Sweden.
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Minister for Foreign Affairs visits Thailand
On 22 November, Minister for Foreign Affairs Maria Malmer Stenergard visited Bangkok, the capital of Thailand. During her visit, Ms Malmer Stenergard met with her Thai counterpart, Maris Sangiampongsa, and with Phumtham Wechayachai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence. The visit underscores the significance of the ties between the two countries – both bilateral relations and discussions on regional security and global challenges.
Published · Article from Maria Malmer Stenergard, Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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Saudi Minister of Investment visits Sweden
On Thursday 14 November, Saudi Minister of Investment Khalid A. Al-Falih visited Sweden. Minister for International Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade Benjamin Dousa hosted the visit, which focused on Swedish companies.
Published · Press release from Benjamin Dousa, Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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Embassy of Sweden officially in Dublin
On 12 November, the Embassy of Sweden was officially inaugurated in Dublin. The Embassy has been long-awaited in Dublin, and its establishment has been met with great interest from both Swedish and Irish parties.
Published · Press release from Johan Forssell, Maria Malmer Stenergard, Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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Armenian foreign minister Ararat Mirzoyan visits Sweden
On 11–13 November, Minister for Foreign Affairs Maria Malmer Stenergard, Minister for International Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade Benjamin Dousa and Minister for EU Affairs Jessica Rosencrantz will receive Armenia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Ararat Mirzoyan.
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Government tasks Business Sweden with promoting further investment in Swedish battery value chain
The Government decided today to task Business Sweden with stepping up its efforts to promote investments in the Swedish battery value chain, i.e. in all parts of production. The aim is to enable capital and important expertise to be brought into and retained in the Swedish business sector. The assignment also includes helping relevant companies and national, regional and local actors with advice and contacts.
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Minister for International Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade Benjamin Dousa in China
On 5–8 November, Swedish Minister for International Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade Benjamin Dousa is visiting Beijing and Shanghai. He will meet with business representatives and representatives of the Chinese Government.
Published · Press release from Benjamin Dousa, Ministry for Foreign Affairs