Swedish Embassy in Cairo Celebrates ‘National Day of Sweden’ | Sada Elbalad

Sweden’s National Day, celebrated annually on June 6th, marks a significant milestone in the history of the country. This year’s celebrations have taken on a special significance as Sweden commemorates its 500th anniversary as an independent kingdom. 

As part of these festivities, the Embassy of Sweden in Cairo hosted a grand event at the Ambassador’s Residence to celebrate the deepening ties between Sweden and Egypt and highlight the contributions of Swedish businesses to Egypt’s economy. 

Present as guest of honor was the Egyptian Minister of International Cooperation, Dr. Rania Al-Mashat.

In his speech, the Swedish Ambassador, Håkan Emsgård, said that “Sweden’s National Day Celebration in Egypt draws the attention to the many Swedish companies established in Egypt and the contribution they make to the Egyptian Society. 

The event is bringing together government officials, dignitaries, business leaders, and representatives from different walks of life to strengthen economic partnerships and explore new investment opportunities.”

The Ambassador added: “Swedish companies have made substantial investments across a wide range of sectors, including renewable energy, telecommunications and the broader ICT sector, manufacturing, retail, and infrastructure.

These investments have not only contributed to the creation of new jobs but also to the transfer of technology and knowledge as well as increased Egyptian exports to the world markets.”

The celebration featured an exhibition by 20 of the Swedish Companies operating in Egypt where they showcased their innovative products and services. Guests had the opportunity to engage with industry leaders, learn about Sweden’s expertise in various sectors, and explore potential collaborations. 

This exhibition highlights the significant contributions made by Swedish businesses to Egypt’s economic progress, fostering a stronger partnership between the two nations.

On 6 of June 1523, Gustav Vasa was elected King of Sweden. With this, Sweden left the so-called Kalmar Union with Denmark and Norway, and became fully independent. This laid the foundation of Sweden as the modern European nation state it is today.