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Swedes, Irish and Stena talk resilience
[ October 23, 2026 // Chris Lewis ]Ireland and Sweden held a high-level Resilience Forum in Dublin on 22 October, bringing together senior government officials, policymakers and industry leaders to discuss how to strengthen resilience in an increasingly uncertain global landscape.
Organised by Business Sweden in partnership with the Embassy of Sweden in Dublin, and sponsored by Swedish-owned ferry operator, Stena Line, the forum explored energy security, crisis preparedness, supply chain security and the role of critical infrastructure protection and was moderated by journalist and broadcaster Dearbhail McDonald.
The forum builds on a series of Swedish-Irish discussions over the past two years, aimed at sharing best practice and identifying practical opportunities for collaboration between government and industry and is taking place during Ireland’s Presidency of the Council of the European Union.
Panel discussions and presentations centred on core issues including resilience and energy security, ensuring global trade flows amidst geopolitical threats and rising uncertainty, as well as strengthening resilience through critical infrastructure protection and emergency planning.
Swedish Ambassador to Ireland, Inger Buxton, told the gathering: “One of the most important lessons from our experience is that resilience cannot be built overnight. Developing a credible system of readiness requires long-term investments, political commitment, public trust, and cooperation across sectors and borders. It is a continuous process rather than a finished project. As threats develop and take new shapes and forms, our resilience must do the same.”
Stena Line trade director Irish Sea South, Johan Edelman, added: “These bilateral discussions are timely as we navigate significant global challenges – including in context of the ongoing Irish EU-Presidency…We see first-hand the importance of resilient transport networks in supporting trade, economic growth and connectivity.
“Recent times have highlighted the need for preparedness, flexibility and close cooperation. By knowledge-sharing, partnerships and increased collaboration, we can build stronger and more resilient systems that are equipped for future challenges.”
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