Content from Tobias Billström
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Swedes in Lebanon must heed MFA’s advice against travel
Opinion piece by Minister for Foreign Affairs Tobias Billström, Expressen, 15 July 2024.
Published · Opinion piece from Tobias Billström, Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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Sweden has taken part in NATO Summit for the first time as full member
On 9–11 July, Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson took part in the NATO Summit in Washington DC together with Minister for Foreign Affairs Tobias Billström and Minister for Defence Pål Jonson. The member states agreed on new support to Ukraine and measures to strengthen NATO’s capability for deterrence and defence. NATO also celebrated its 75th anniversary during the summit.
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Clear results six months into Sweden’s N5 and NB8 coordination
In 2024, Sweden is responsible for coordinating foreign and security cooperation of the Nordic countries (N5) and the Nordic and Baltic countries (NB8). In this role, Sweden has chosen to highlight three main priorities: strengthening security policy cooperation in the region, maintaining unwavering support for Ukraine’s right to freedom, sovereignty and territorial integrity, and securing continued global support for Ukraine.
Published · Article from Tobias Billström, Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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Sweden attends first NATO Summit as member of the defence Alliance
On 9–11 July, NATO’s 32 member countries are gathering for the NATO Summit in Washington DC. Sweden is represented by Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson, Minister for Foreign Affairs Tobias Billström and Minister for Defence Pål Jonson. The Summit is the first one Sweden is attending as a full member of the defence Alliance.
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New UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy visits Sweden
On 7 July, British Foreign Secretary David Lammy visited Stockholm for a meeting with Minister for Foreign Affairs Tobias Billström. Sweden is one the very first countries the new UK Foreign Secretary chose to visit.
Published · Press release from Tobias Billström, Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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EU imposes new sanctions against Belarus
The EU has adopted a new set of sanctions against Belarus, in response to the situation in the country, and its involvement in Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine. These measures aim to reduce the possibilities of circumventing the sanctions against Russia.
Published · Press release from Tobias Billström, Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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Fourteenth sanctions package against Russia adopted
The EU has adopted its fourteenth sanctions package against Russia in response to Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine. The sanctions aim to further limit the Russian state’s revenues and Russia’s capacity to wage war, and they are an important part of the EU’s support for Ukraine. The new package includes stricter measures targeting the shadow fleet and imports of Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG).
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Minister for Foreign Affairs Tobias Billström to visit Warsaw
On 25 June, Mr Billström will travel to Warsaw for talks with Poland’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Radosław Sikorski.
Published · Press release from Tobias Billström, Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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Minister for Foreign Affairs Tobias Billström will host Nordic foreign ministers’ meeting
On 19–20 June, Minister for Foreign Affairs Tobias Billström will host a meeting of the Nordic foreign ministers in Stockholm. The meeting will take place within the framework of Sweden’s Presidency of the N5 – Nordic cooperation on foreign and security policy.
Published · Press release from Tobias Billström, Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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Statement by Minister for Foreign Affairs Tobias Billström on death sentences against Swedes in Iraq
Statement by Minister for Foreign Affairs Tobias Billström on death sentences against Swedes in Iraq.
Published · Statement from Tobias Billström, Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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From partner to ally - The Swedish NATO accession and Sweden’s new space diplomacy
Speech by Minister for Foreign Affairs Tobias Billström’s during his visit to Texas 13–15 May 2024. Check against delivery.
Published · Speech from Tobias Billström, Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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Canada’s Minister for Foreign Affairs visited Stockholm
On 28–29 May, Canada’s Minister for Foreign Affairs Mélanie Joly visited Stockholm at the invitation of Minister for Foreign Affairs Tobias Billström. The visit took place in the light of Sweden’s NATO membership and preparations ahead of the upcoming NATO summit in Washington DC in July.
Published · Article, Webcast from Tobias Billström, Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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Minister for Foreign Affairs Tobias Billström to take part in informal meeting of NATO Ministers of Foreign Affairs
On 30–31 May, Mr Billström will take part in an informal meeting of NATO Ministers of Foreign Affairs in Prague.
Published · Press release from Tobias Billström, Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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Speech by Minister for Foreign Affairs Tobias Billström at the China Forum in Stockholm
Speech by Minister for Foreign Affairs Tobias Billström at Stockholm China Forum, Stockholm, 29 May 2024. Check against delivery.
Published · Speech from Tobias Billström, Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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Statement by Minister for Foreign Affairs Tobias Billström
Statement concerning Rafah, 28 May 2024.
Published · Statement from Tobias Billström, Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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Statement by Minister for Foreign Affairs Tobias Billström
Statement on Georgia, 28 May 2024.
Published · Statement from Tobias Billström, Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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Qatar’s Minister of State for International Cooperation visited Sweden
On 23–24 May, Qatar’s Minister of State for International Cooperation Lolwah bint Rashid Al-Khater visited Stockholm at the invitation of State Secretary Diana Janse. The visit also included meetings with Minister for Foreign Affairs Tobias Billström and Minister for International Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade Johan Forssell. The purpose of the visit was to discuss cooperation on development assistance, Ukraine’s reconstruction and the war in Gaza.
Published · Article from Johan Forssell, Tobias Billström, Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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EU adopts new sanctions regime against repression in Russia
The EU has adopted a new sanctions regime in response to increasing political repression in Russia. In light of the decision, 19 natural persons and one entity have been added to the sanctions list.
Published · Press release from Tobias Billström, Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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Minister for Foreign Affairs Tobias Billström to receive Canada’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Mélanie Joly
On Wednesday 29 May, Mr Billström will receive Ms Joly. In connection with the meeting, a joint press conference will be held on the topics of the security situation, current NATO issues and Swedish-Canadian bilateral relations.
Published · Press release, Webcast from Tobias Billström, Ministry for Foreign Affairs