ZUBAIR QURESHI
The Embassy of Sweden in Pakistan, in collaboration with Business Sweden – the Swedish Trade & Invest Council, Tuesday hosted a report launch event titled “Rebuild for a Resilient Pakistan.”
The event aimed to raise awareness about the ongoing recovery efforts in Pakistan following the devastating floods in 2022 and emphasized the need for long-term, sustainable solutions.
The report highlighted the potential for cooperation between Team Sweden and Pakistan in various key areas, including capacity building, energy transition, community infrastructure, transport and housing, as well as hazard monitoring and prediction.
During the event, Ambassador of Sweden to Pakistan, Henrik Persson, expressed Sweden’s commitment to supporting the Pakistani people and government in their recovery process. He emphasized the importance of rebuilding basic infrastructure and highlighted Sweden’s ability to provide significant sustainable solutions in various vital sectors.
Ambassador Persson also emphasized the willingness of the private sector to contribute and cooperate to create favorable conditions for growth and prosperity in Pakistan.
Emil Akander, Vice President of South and Southeast Asia at Business Sweden, emphasized Sweden’s expertise in innovation, sustainability, and co-creation, making it well-suited to support projects and programs for resilient recovery in Pakistan.
He highlighted areas such as agriculture, energy, and disaster prevention technologies as key areas of focus for cooperation between Swedish and Pakistani companies.
