Content from the Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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Tobias Billström to present Statement of Foreign Policy following Sweden’s accession to NATO
On Wednesday 20 March, Minister for Foreign Affairs Tobias Billström will present the Government’s Statement of Foreign Policy to the Riksdag following Sweden’s accession to NATO.
Published · Press release from Tobias Billström, Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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Renewed partnership with United States strengthens Sweden’s development cooperation
Sweden and the US are entering into a renewed development cooperation partnership through an agreement between the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida) and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). The areas of focus include enhanced cooperation to promote sustainable development models, based on strengthened local ownership in close cooperation with the private sector.
Published · Press release from Johan Forssell, Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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HRH Crown Princess Victoria visits Bangladesh with Minister for International Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade Johan Forssell
The visit to Bangladesh will take place on 18–21 March on the occasion of HRH The Crown Princess’s role as Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). UNDP Assistant Secretary General Ulrika Modéer will also take part.
Published · Press release from Johan Forssell, Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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Swedish flag raised at NATO headquarters
On Monday 11 March, Sweden’s flag was raised at NATO headquarters in Brussels. Together with Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson, a number of Ministers of the Swedish Government also took part. HRH Crown Princess Victoria, Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces Micael Bydén and the leaders of the Social Democrats, Sweden Democrats and Centre Party were in attendance as well.
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Government issues disbursement of SEK 200 million to UNRWA following new agreement on stricter controls
The Government decided to issue a disbursement of SEK 200 million to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA). The decision was taken in light of the acute humanitarian situation in Gaza and UNRWA’s new undertakings within the framework of a conditional statement assurance to Sweden.
Published · Press release from Johan Forssell, Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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Joint statement on principles for development of future 6G policies
Sweden has signed a joint statement on principles for the development of the future 6G policies. The statement was presented on 27 February 2024 in connection with the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. It includes an agreement on common principles that will guide research and development of future 6G policies both domestically and internationally.
Published · Press release from Erik Slottner, Johan Forssell, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Finance
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Sweden is a NATO member
Just before 17.30 CET, Sweden’s instrument of accession was deposited with the United States Government, as depositary of the North Atlantic Treaty. Therefore, Sweden is now a member of NATO.
Published · Press release from Tobias Billström, Ulf Kristersson, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Prime Minister's Office
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Statement by Minister for International Development Cooperation Johan Forssell
At the initiative of Sweden, in a meeting with foreign ministry representatives in Israel, a large group of EU Member States and other parties today conveyed the urgent need to improve humanitarian access to Gaza.
Published · Statement from Johan Forssell, Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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New export credit guarantees and trade commissioner’s office in Kyiv make it easier for Swedish businesses to contribute to rebuilding Ukraine
On 29 February, the Government adopted a regulation on special export credit guarantees for Ukraine. This enables exporting businesses to apply for export credit guarantees from the Swedish Export Credit Agency. The guarantees will apply to exports to Ukraine that can contribute to its development and welfare. The Government has also decided to open a trade commissioner’s office in Kyiv and will appoint a new trade commissioner in Ukraine.
Published · Press release from Johan Forssell, Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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Inter-agency initiative to attract and retain international expertise
The shortage of workers with sought-after skills is one of the main obstacles to growth for companies in Sweden and has also become an obstacle to regional development. In light of this, the Government is allocating SEK 25 million in 2024 to strengthen coordination of the ongoing efforts of eleven government agencies linked to attracting and retaining international expertise.
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Minister for International Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade on Government’s direction for Swedish development assistance
Minister for International Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade Johan Forssell has replied to questions about the new direction for Swedish development assistance. In particular, he stressed the importance of peace and security in Ukraine and the neighbourhood, and synergies between development assistance and trade, as fundamental to Sweden’s strategic work on development assistance.
Published · Article from Johan Forssell, Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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"The NB8 visit to India focuses on cooperation and trust"
Opinion piece, The Hindu, 24 February 2024, by Lars Løkke Rasmussen, Minister for Foreign Affairs, Denmark, Margus Tsahkna, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Estonia, Elina Valtonen, Minister for Foreign Affairs, Finland, Bjarni Benediktsson, Minister for Foreign Affairs, Iceland, Krišjānis Kariņš, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Latvia, Gabrielius Landsbergis, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Lithuania, Espen Barth Eide, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Norway, Tobias Billström, Minister for Foreign Affairs, Sweden
Published · Opinion piece from Tobias Billström, Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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Thirteenth package of sanctions against Russia adopted
The EU has adopted its 13th package of sanctions against Russia, focusing on companies in the Russian arms industry. With this package, there are now more than 2 000 names on the list of individuals and entities subject to sanctions.
Published · Press release from Tobias Billström, Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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Israel/Palestine: Statement by The Foreign Ministers of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain and Sweden
We are very concerned about the humanitarian situation in Gaza and the suffering of the hostages as well as the Israeli government’s plans for a possible ground operation in Rafah, where well over a million Palestinians are currently sheltering from the fighting.
Published · Statement from Tobias Billström, Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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Minister for Foreign Affairs Tobias Billström to travel to New Delhi for Nordic Baltic Participation in the Raisina Dialogue
On 21-23 February, Minister for Foreign Affairs Tobias Billström will visit New Delhi in the company of Nordic Baltic colleagues to attend the annual Raisina Dialogue. The trip will be undertaken jointly within the framework of the Nordic Baltic cooperation, the NB8. This is the second year in a row that Minister Billström will attend the Raisina Dialogue.
Published · Press release from Tobias Billström, Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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Statement by Minister for Foreign Affairs Tobias Billström
The Ministry for Foreign Affairs has today summoned the Russian Ambassador in connection with the death of Russian opposition politician Alexei Navalny.
Published · Statement from Tobias Billström, Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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Minister for Foreign Affairs Tobias Billström to visit Bengaluru
On 20 February, Mr Billström will visit Bengaluru (formerly Bangalore), India. The agenda includes meetings with representatives of Karnataka State, discussions with Swedish and Indian companies on digitalisation and new technologies, addressing the Confederation of Indian Industry and a visit to the Indian Space Research Organisation.
Published · Press release from Tobias Billström, Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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Strategy for Sweden’s trade, investment and global competitiveness
The strategy for Sweden’s trade, investment and global competitiveness was presented on 1 December 2023.
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Development assistance for a new era – freedom, empowerment and sustainable growth
The reform agenda for development assistance was presented on 14 December 2023. It outlines the new direction for Swedish development assistance.
Published · Report from Ministry for Foreign Affairs