People's Daily Online, Stockholm, January 31 (Reporter Yin Miao) On January 31, Macron, who visited Sweden, and Swedish Prime Minister Kristersson signed a declaration on a new strategic innovation partnership between France and Sweden to further strengthen and promote the cooperative relationship between the two countries.
A press release issued by Sweden** said that the new partnership means that France's cooperation with Sweden will be deepened in many areas. Its aim is to promote competitiveness and innovation and contribute to the creation of a sustainable, digital and resilient society. In addition, the partnership will be expanded to new areas such as forestry, nuclear energy and safety.
France and Sweden signed the first declaration between the two countries in 2017 on the renewal of the Strategic Innovation Partnership for a Sustainable, Digital and Resilient Society, which was updated in 2019.
Swedish Prime Minister Kristersson said, "Innovation is vital for both of us and for our country's business sector. That's why we're deepening our partnerships in forestry, nuclear energy and safety. ”
France is reportedly Sweden's largest investment destination in Europe, with an annual investment of around SEK 6 billion. Around 600 Swedish companies are currently established in France, employing around 100,000 people. About 460 French companies in France have invested in Sweden, and imports from Sweden will reach SEK 78 billion in 2023.