Content about foreign and security policy
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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
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Foreign minister Tobias Billström to host Nordic-Baltic foreign minister meeting in Visby
On 9–10 April, Minister for Foreign Affairs Tobias Billström will host a foreign and security policy meeting in the Nordic-Baltic format (NB8) in Visby.
Published · Press release from Tobias Billström, Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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Cybersecurity and Sustainable Development – A Global Path Forward
This compendium encapsulates the key findings and insights derived from a series of workshops which took place between July 2023 and February 2024, and which focused on the interplay between cyber resiliency and sustainable digital development. The initiative has been spearheaded by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Sweden, the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), the Global Forum on Cyber Expertise (GFCE), and Microsoft.
Published · Report from Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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Tobias Billström's speech in Berlin on European Security
Speech by Minister for Foreign Affairs Tobias Billström at Hertie School in Berlin, Germany, 21 March 2024. Check against delivery.
Published · Speech from Tobias Billström, Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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Government adopts new development assistance strategy for Middle East and North Africa, focusing on economic development and counteracting irregular migration
The Government has decided on a new strategy for development cooperation with the Middle East and North Africa. The strategy amounts to nearly SEK 2.3 billion (approx. EUR 230 million) distributed over four years (2024–2027). Its purpose is to support actors working for more stable and democratic development, and to counteract the root causes of irregular migration.
Published · Press release from Johan Forssell, Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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The Government’s foreign and security policy priorities following Sweden’s accession to NATO
Today, 20 March, Minister for Foreign Affairs Tobias Billström presented the Government’s Statement of Foreign Policy following Sweden’s accession to NATO.
Published · Press release from Tobias Billström, Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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Statement of Government Policy Following Sweden’s Accession to NATO
On 20 March, Minister for Foreign Affairs Tobias Billström presented the Statement of Government Policy Following Sweden’s Accession to NATO in the Riksdag. Check against delivery.
Published · Speech from Tobias Billström, Ministry for Foreign Affairs