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The Government’s Statement of Foreign Policy 2019
Photo: Anders Löwdin / The Riksdag On 13 February, Minister for Foreign Affairs Margot Wallström presented the 2019 Statement of Foreign Policy in the Riksdag.
10 points on Sweden’s membership of the UN Security Council 2017–2018
UN Photo/Loey Felipe As a principled member of the United Nations Security Council 2017-2018, Sweden took its cue from the foundation stones of international law, human rights, gender equality and a humanitarian perspective. The Swedish working method was characterised by listening, creativity, active diplomacy and an ambition to achieve results. We are grateful for the good cooperation with partners during our tenure.
Sweden in the UN Security Council
After being elected by a wide margin to the United Nations Security Council, Sweden was a non-permanent member of the Council for the 2017–2018 term. As a principled member of the United Nations Security Council, Sweden took its cue from the foundation stones of international law, human rights, gender equality and a humanitarian perspective. The Swedish working method was characterised by listening, creativity, active diplomacy and an ambition to achieve results.
The Government’s Statement of Foreign Policy 2019
Priorities and goals of the Government's foreign policy.
Feminist foreign policy
Equality between women and men is a fundamental aim of Swedish foreign policy. Ensuring that women and girls can enjoy their fundamental human rights is both an obligation within the framework of our international commitments, and a prerequisite for reaching Sweden’s broader foreign policy goals on peace, and security and sustainable development.
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Swedish statement at the UN Security Council Briefing on Lebanon
National statement delivered by Ambassador Olof Skoog on behalf of Sweden at the United Nations Security Council Briefing on the Middle East, Lebanon, 19 December 2018, New York.
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Swedish statement at the UN Security Council Briefing on South Sudan
National statement delivered by Ambassador Carl Skau on behalf of Sweden at the United Nations Security Council Briefing on South Sudan, 18 December 2018, New York.
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Swedish Explanation of Vote at the Adoption of the UN Security Council Presidential Statement on the Peacebuilding Commission
Explanation of Vote delivered by Ambassador Carl Skau on behalf of Sweden at the Adoption of the United Nations Security Council Presidential Statement on the Peacebuilding Commission (PBC), 18 December 2018, New York.
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Swedish statement at the UN Security Council Briefing on the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question
National statement delivered by Ambassador Olof Skoog on behalf of Sweden at the United Nations Security Council Briefing on the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question, 18 December 2018, New York.
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Paris Agreement ‘rulebook’ adopted at climate conference in Katowice
· Press release from Isabella Lövin, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Ministry of the Environment and Energy
Over the course of two weeks, the UN Climate Change Conference, COP24, has been under way in Katowice, where the focus has been on the formulation of the Paris Agreement ‘rulebook’. At overtime, the countries succeeded in agreeing on a common regulatory framework that will govern how they implement their climate efforts under the Paris Agreement.
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Swedish statement at the UN Security Council Briefing on Subsidiary Organs
National statement delivered by Ambassador Olof Skoog on behalf of Sweden at the United Nations Security Council Briefing on Security Council Subsidiary Organs, 17 December 2018, New York.
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Swedish statement at the UN Security Council Briefing on Kosovo
National statement delivered by Ambassador Olof Skoog on behalf of Sweden at the United Nations Security Council Briefing on the United Nations Mission in Kosovo, 17 December 2018, New York.
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Swedish statement at the UN Security Council Briefing on Afghanistan
National statement delivered by Ambassador Olof Skoog on behalf of Sweden at the United Nations Security Council Briefing on the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan, 17 December 2018, New York.
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Swedish statement at the UN Security Council Briefing on Sudan ICC
National statement delivered by Ambassador Irina Schoulgin Nyoni on behalf of Sweden at the United Nations Security Council Briefing on Sudan International Criminal Court, 14 December 2018, New York.
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Stockholm Agreement gives hope of peaceful solution in Yemen
During eight intensive days, the eyes of the world were trained on Rimbo, where UN Special Envoy Martin Griffiths led consultations with the parties to the conflict in Yemen. The delegations from the two parties, the Government of Yemen and Ansar Allah, agreed on Thursday 13 December in the ‘Stockholm Agreement’ to a ceasefire in the port city of Hodeidah. The parties have agreed to withdraw their troops from Hodeidah and for the port to be managed and monitored with UN support, which will enable the import of vital provisions to the country. The Stockholm Agreement also includes a prisoner exchange and steps towards a ceasefire in the city of Taiz.
Stockholm Agreement gives hope of peaceful solution in Yemen
