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State Visit from Denmark – programme and media accreditation
The King and Queen of Denmark will pay a State Visit to Sweden on 6–7 May 2024 at the invitation of His Majesty The King.
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EUR 371 million in humanitarian assistance through Sida to 30 humanitarian crises
The Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida) has decided to provide EUR 371 million in humanitarian assistance to 30 humanitarian crises. The largest part of the support will go to humanitarian actors in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Afghanistan and Sudan. Sweden’s humanitarian assistance in 2024 totals EUR 758 million.
Published · Press release from Johan Forssell, Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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Humanitarian assistance allocated to 30 humanitarian crises
Sweden is now distributing EUR 371 million to 30 humanitarian crises through the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida). Humanitarian needs around the world continue to increase due to more conflicts, further violations of international law and the fact that climate-related and natural disasters are more common and extensive. More and more people are facing famine, fleeing their homes and living under threat of violence and oppression.
Published · Article from Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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Tobias Billström and Pål Jonson take part in Foreign Affairs Council
On Monday 22 April, Minister for Foreign Affairs Tobias Billström and Minister for Defence Pål Jonson are taking part in the Foreign Affairs Council meeting in Luxembourg. Russia’s aggression against Ukraine, the situation in the Middle East and Sudan are on the agenda.
Published · Press release from Pål Jonson, Tobias Billström, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Defence
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Strong engagement for Sweden’s mobilised efforts to boost global competitiveness and foreign trade
On 9 April, Minister for Energy, Business and Industry and Deputy Prime Minister Ebba Busch and Minister for International Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade Johan Forssell gathered leading actors in Team Sweden for a high-level meeting. The aim was to jointly foster better conditions for improved global competitiveness and foreign trade, and bolster Sweden’s position internationally. The Government organised the meeting to discuss the work already in progress and the joint path forward.
Published · Article from Ebba Busch, Johan Forssell, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Climate and Enterprise
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Why Sweden joined NATO - a paradigm shift in Sweden’s foreign and security policy
Speech by Minister for Foreign Affairs Tobias Billström at Selwyn College, Cambridge, 16 April 2024. Check against delivery.
Published · Speech from Tobias Billström, Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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State Secretary Diana Janse visited South Sudan with UNHCR
On 11–13 April, State Secretary Diana Janse travelled to South Sudan with Deputy High Commissioner in the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) Kelly Clements. Sweden is one of the largest donors to UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency. The purpose of the visit was to discuss the humanitarian disaster in South Sudan, which has been exacerbated by the fighting in Sudan.
Published · Press release from Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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EU Statement on the Iranian drone and missile attacks against Israel
Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the EU.
Published · Statement from Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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Minister for Foreign Affairs Tobias Billström visits London and Cambridge
On 15–16 April, Minister for Foreign Affairs Tobias Billström is travelling to the United Kingdom for a visit in London and Cambridge. During the visit, he will meet with his British counterpart Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs David Cameron for discussions on bilateral relations, NATO and support to Ukraine.
Published · Press release from Tobias Billström, Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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Government proposes SEK 300 million to Swedfund to invest in Ukraine
Increased investment and a sustainable business sector are crucial to support the reconstruction of Ukraine. In the 2024 Spring Amending Budget, the Government therefore proposes a capital injection of SEK 300 million to Swedfund to increase investment in Ukraine.
Published · Press release from Johan Forssell, Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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Nordic statement on the opening of the port of Ashdod and the Erez crossing 12 April 2024
The Nordic countries welcome the Israeli government’s announcement that life-saving humanitarian assistance to Gaza can be received in the port of Ashdod, that the Erez crossing will be reopened to facilitate entry to north Gaza, and that humanitarian assistance from Jordan entering through Kerem Shalom crossing in the south will be increased.
Published · Statement from Johan Forssell, Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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Strategy for Sweden’s development cooperation with Zambia 2024–2028
The objective of Sweden’s international development assistance is to create conditions to improve the lives of people living in poverty and oppression. Development cooperation is based on the principles of aid and development effectiveness, the 2030 Agenda, the Addis Ababa Action Agenda and the Paris Agreement.
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Loreen awarded the Government’s Music Export Prize 2023
Today, Minister for International Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade Johan Forssell presented the Government’s Music Export Prize to Loreen. Europe were awarded the Government’s Special Prize and the Honourable Mention went to Melodifestivalen.
Published · Press release from Johan Forssell, Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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Unique Nordic-Baltic cooperation to support Ukraine’s closer ties to the EU
Minister for Foreign Affairs Tobias Billström is launching a high-level group that will provide expert support to Ukraine’s Government during its EU accession process.
Published · Press release from Johan Forssell, Tobias Billström, Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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Government makes concerted effort for image of Sweden
The Government will task the Swedish Institute with establishing and coordinating a Team Sweden group to create positive interest and confidence in Sweden abroad. This initiative is being presented today, 9 April, at a high-level meeting that includes discussions and a presentation of the work on Sweden’s strategy for foreign trade, investment and global competitiveness (the foreign trade strategy) with leading actors within Team Sweden. Minister for Business, Industry and Innovation Ebba Busch and Minister for International Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade Johan Forssell hosted the meeting.
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Sweden signs USD 250 million guarantee to save Amazon region
Through the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida), Sweden is now issuing a record guarantee of USD 250 million to the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB). Seven countries in the Amazon region will be able to borrow up to USD 460 million for sustainable investments. The agreement was signed in connection with the IDB’s Annual Meeting on 8 March in the Dominican Republic.
Published · Article from Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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Minister for Foreign Affairs Tobias Billstrom to attend meeting of NATO Ministers of Foreign Affairs
On 3–4 April, Mr Billström will take part in the Meeting of NATO Ministers of Foreign Affairs in Brussels. This is the first time that Sweden will participate as a NATO Ally. A meeting will also be held between NATO foreign ministers and Ukraine’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Dmytro Kuleba.
Published · Press release from Tobias Billström, Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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The nominees for the Government’s 2023 Music Export Prize
On 10 April, Minister for International Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade Johan Forssell will present the Government’s Music Export Prize for 2023. The nominees include internationally successful Swedish artists and songwriters.
Published · Press release from Johan Forssell, Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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Sweden allocates SEK 120 million for Gaza, Sudan and Ukraine through World Food Programme (WFP)
The Government is allocating SEK 120 million for efforts to fight hunger in Gaza, Sudan and Ukraine. This support will be channelled through the World Food Programme (WFP), the largest humanitarian organisation dedicated to fighting hunger.
Published · Press release from Johan Forssell, Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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State Visit from Finland
On 23–24 April 2024, the President of the Republic of Finland Alexander Stubb and his wife Suzanne Innes-Stubb will pay a State Visit to Sweden at the invitation of HM The King. The President will be accompanied by a delegation of government and business representatives.
Published · Press release from Ministry for Foreign Affairs