Islamabad
\nThe Embassy of Sweden in Pakistan in partnership with Business Sweden – the Swedish Trade & Invest Council hosted a report launch event: \u201cRebuild for a resilient Pakistan\u201d. The report discusses how Team Sweden can provide support in four main categories: capacity building; energy transition; community infrastructure, transport & housing; and lastly, areas around hazard monitoring, forecasting and prediction for a more proactive Pakistan.
\nHenrik Persson, Ambassador of Sweden to Pakistan, welcomed the guests and said \u201cSweden is committed to support the people and government of Pakistan as they continue to recover from the widespread devastation caused by the country\u2019s worst floods in recent history. Rebuilding basic infrastructure is of high priority where Sweden has the opportunity to contribute with significant sustainable solutions in a number of vital areas. The report paints a picture of a private sector that is eager to help and that sees opportunities coming out of a difficult situation, with a shared vision of cooperating to create the right conditions for growth and prosperity in Pakistan for the future.\u201d
\nSpeaking at the occasion, Emil Akander, Vice President South and Southeast Asia Business Sweden said \u201cSweden is a powerhouse of innovation, sustainability, and co-creation, with a strong position to support projects and programs for resilient recovery. Especially in areas such as agriculture, energy and technologies improving proactive measures for disaster prevention. Our Swedish companies in Pakistan and beyond have the relevant skills, technologies but also the will to further cooperate to tackle the challenges and address the opportunities for a stronger partnership between our two countries.\u201d
\nThe report aims to raise awareness of the current situation Pakistan related to the fallout of the 2022 floods and call for a long-term, sustainable focus in recovery efforts. It maps Swedish companies present in Pakistan and outlines opportunities for cooperation to build a more resilient Pakistan for the future.
\nThe event was attended by representatives from several Swedish companies operating in Pakistan. Ericsson, Hitachi Energy, TalkPool and Tetra Pak presented cases around solutions being implemented in Pakistan.
\nThe Swedish-Pakistani Business Community has been active in relief efforts through initiatives focused on water accessibility, employment opportunities, and more. In addition to recovery projects, Swedish private sector is also involved in mega-projects to future-proof Pakistan\u2019s energy supply through innovative solutions.
\nThe event featured engaging keynote speeches, interactive discussions, and valuable networking opportunities. The event brought together government officials, dignitaries, business leaders, media and representatives from all walks of life.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Islamabad The Embassy of Sweden in Pakistan in partnership with Business Sweden – the Swedish Trade & Invest Council hosted a report launch event: \u201cRebuild for a resilient Pakistan\u201d. The report discusses how Team Sweden can provide support in four main categories: capacity building; energy transition; community infrastructure, transport & housing; and lastly, areas around […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":339035,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-339012","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-national"},"yoast_head":"\n