Minister for EU Affairs and Trade Ann Linde Leads Team Sweden Delegation to Palestine – Press Release

During the visit, Ms Linde will meet Palestinian counterparts to discuss economic and political developments in Palestine, including the possibilities of trade and the exchange of experience between Palestine and Sweden in the economic area

This visit aims to contribute to positive economic development in Palestine.

“It is essential to increase Palestine’s opportunities for economic exchanges with the rest of the world. Sweden can both contribute with business solutions and examples of good practice, even if Palestinian companies must operate in a challenging environment,” says Ms Linde.

Team Sweden is the Government’s concept for integrated trade promotion and promotion of Sweden and was created as part of the Government’s export strategy. Issues including corporate social responsibility and gender equality will also be raised during the trip. All companies in the delegation have signed Business Sweden’s ‘new undertakings document’, which is a result of the Government’s focus on corporate social responsibility.

“I particularly look forward to meeting women Palestinian entrepreneurs for discussions on women’s participation on the labour market and other important issues, including corporate social responsibility,” says Ms Linde.