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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 the situation in the Middle East, Syria (humanitarian)
Statement delivered by Ambassador Olof Skoog on behalf of first the co-penholders, Sweden and Kuwait, and then Sweden, at the United Nations Security Council briefing on the situation in the Middle East, Syria (humanitarian), 13 December 2018, New York.
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Swedish statement at the UN Security Council Briefing on Yemen
National statement delivered by Ambassador Olof Skoog on behalf of Sweden at the United Nations Security Council Briefing on Yemen, 14 December 2018, New York.
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Swedish Explanation of Vote following the adoption of UN Security Council Resolution 2448 on the MINUSCA
Explanation of vote delivered by Ambassador Olof Skoog on behalf of Sweden following the adoption of the United Nations Security Council resolution 2448 renewing the mandate of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA), 13 December 2018, New York.
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Swedish statement at the UN Security Council Briefing on UNOCA
National statement delivered by Ambassador Olof Skoog on behalf of Sweden at the United Nations Security Council Briefing on the United Nations Regional Office for Central Africa, UNOCA, 13 December 2018, New York.
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Statement by Margot Wallström at Yemen consultations
Rimbo, Sweden. 13 December 2018. Check against delivery.
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Strategic Export Controls in 2017 – Military Equipment and Dual-Use Items
In this Communication, the Swedish Government provides an account of Sweden’s export control policy with respect to military equipment and dual-use items in 2017. The Communication also contains a report detailing exports of military equipment during the year. In addition, it describes the cooperation in the EU and other international forums on matters relating to strategic export controls on both military equipment and dual-use items.
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Swedish statement at the UN Security Council Briefing on MINUJUSTH/ Haiti
National statement delivered by Ambassador Carl Skau on behalf of Sweden at the United Nations Security Council Briefing on the United Nations Mission for Justice Support in Haiti, MINUJUSTH, 12 December 2018, New York.
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Chair of the Climate Change Conference gives Isabella Lövin special assignment to lead talks between countries
· Press release from Isabella Lövin, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Ministry of the Environment and Energy
The UN Climate Change Conference, COP24, is currently under way in Katowice, Poland. Since Monday, the high-level segment of the conference has been under way, with negotiations at minister level. On Wednesday, the Polish chair announced that Minister for International Development Cooperation and Climate Isabella Lövin would be given a special assignment to lead the talks between countries.
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Swedish statement at the UN Security Council Briefing on Non-Proliferation
National statement delivered by Ambassador Olof Skoog on behalf of Sweden at the United Nations Security Council Briefing on Non-Proliferation, 12 December 2018, New York.
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National statement by Isabella Lövin, Minister for International Development Cooperation and Climate and Deputy Prime Minister, at COP24
Katowice, Poland, 12 December 2018. Check against delivery.
National statement by Isabella Lövin, Minister for International Development Cooperation and Climate and Deputy Prime Minister, at COP24
