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Letter of intent on deeper cooperation between Sweden and Germany
On 5 March, Swedish Minister for Defence Pål Jonson and German Minister of Defence Boris Pistorius signed a letter of intent on deeper defence cooperation between Sweden and Germany.
Published · Swedish Treaty Series from Pål Jonson, Ministry of Defence
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Bilateral dialogue between Sweden and the United States on cyber and digital issues
A bilateral dialogue between Sweden and the United States took place on 2 May in Washington DC. It was the first of its kind, and a clear manifestation of the close cooperation between the two countries aimed at tackling cyber-related threats and promoting safe digital development.
Published · Press release from Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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Joint Statement on the occasion of the inaugural U.S.-Sweden Cyber and Digital Dialogue
The text of the following statement was released by the Government of the United States of America and the Government of the Kingdom of Sweden on the occasion of the inaugural U.S.-Sweden Cyber and Digital Dialogue.
Published · Statement from Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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We are now increasing aid for press freedom – more should follow suit
Today, on World Press Freedom Day, the Government announced that it is expanding and deepening our work for press freedom around the world through several key actors. Minister for International Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade Johan Forssell and Minister for Culture Parisa Liljestrand, opinion piece, Expressen, 3 May 2024.
Published · Opinion piece from Johan Forssell, Parisa Liljestrand, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Culture
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Statement by Minister for Foreign Affairs Tobias Billström
Statement by Minister for Foreign Affairs Tobias Billström on the situation in Georgia.
Published · Statement from Tobias Billström, Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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Tobias Billström attends Nordic-African Foreign Ministers Meeting in Copenhagen
On 2–3 May, Minister for Foreign Affairs Tobias Billström will be in Copenhagen to attend this year’s Nordic-African Foreign Ministers Meeting. The agenda includes peace and security, multilateral cooperation, reform of multilateral institutions and increasing trade and investment.
Published · Press release from Tobias Billström, Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson to host Nordic summit on security and competitiveness in Stockholm
On 13–14 May, Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson will host the heads of government of the Nordic countries and Germany’s Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz at a summit in Stockholm.
Published · Press release from Ulf Kristersson, Prime Minister's Office
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Joint vision to enhance Nordic defence cooperation
In connection with the NORDEFCO ministerial meeting on 29–30 April in Tórshavn, Faroe Islands, the Nordic defence ministers signed Vision 2030, a steering document on Nordic defence cooperation going forward.
Published · Article from Pål Jonson, Ministry of Defence
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SMHI donates diesel generator to hospital in Ukraine
In connection with Minister for Climate and the Environment Romina Pourmokhtari’s visit to Ukraine in recent days, the Government decided to instruct the Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute (SMHI) to transfer a diesel generator to Ukraine. The Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency, together with the European Emergency Response Coordination Centre (ERCC) has been in contact with a Ukrainian hospital that is in great need of this support, and will promptly make arrangements for the generator to be transported to Ukraine.
Published · Press release from Romina Pourmokhtari, Ministry of Climate and Enterprise
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Strategy for Sweden’s regional development cooperation with the Middle East and North Africa 2024–2027
This strategy aims to support actors working for more stable, democratic and sustainable development in the Middle East and North Africa, including in Yemen and Palestine. The strategy applies from 21 March 2024 to 31 December 2027 and provides a total of approximately SEK 2.3 billion.
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Utrikes namnbok
This booklet contains names of Swedish government agencies, Swedish organisations and EU bodies, Swedish titles used in the public administrative system and country names. The terms are given in seven languages: Swedish, English, German, French, Spanish, Finnish and Russian.
Published · Information material from Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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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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Swedish Armed Forces to contribute forces in Latvia
The Swedish Government has decided to task the Armed Forces with planning and preparing Swedish participation in NATO’s Enhanced Forward Presence, Forward Land Forces (FLF), in Latvia. The contribution will consist of a force equalling the size of a reduced battalion of 600 soldiers. It will be part of a brigade led by Canada beginning in early 2025.
Published · Press release from Pål Jonson, Ministry of Defence
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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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Swedish Defence Commission submits final report on military defence: Strengthened defence capability, Sweden as an Ally
On Friday, 26 April 2024, the Swedish Defence Commission submitted its final report on the development of the military defence, Strengthened defence capability, Sweden as an Ally, to Minister for Defence Pål Jonson and Minister for Civil Defence Carl-Oskar Bohlin.
Published · Article from Ministry of Defence
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Minister for Defence Pål Jonson to attend NORDEFCO meeting of defence ministers on Faroe Islands
On 29–30 April, Mr Jonson will travel to the Faroe Islands to take part in the Nordic Defence Cooperation (NORDEFCO) meeting of defence ministers, held in Tórshavn.
Published · Press release from Pål Jonson, Ministry of Defence
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Press conference with Swedish Prime Minister and Prime Minister of Latvia
On Thursday 25 April, Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson will receive Prime Minister of Latvia Evika Siliņa for talks. A joint press conference will be held at Rosenbad in the afternoon.
Published · Press release, Webcast from Ulf Kristersson, Prime Minister's Office
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Screens and social media in focus when Nordic Council of Ministers for Health and Social Affairs met in Stockholm
Screen time’s impact on the health of children and young people was on the agenda when ministers from across the Nordic region met in Stockholm on 17 April. Minister for Social Affairs Jakob Forssmed hosted the meeting, which was under the auspices of the Swedish Presidency of the Nordic Council of Ministers. The Council of Ministers also discussed how Nordic cooperation against antimicrobial resistance can be strengthened.
Published · Article from Jakob Forssmed, Ministry of Health and Social Affairs