Content about foreign and security policy
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Johan Forssell hosts conference on private sector engagement in Ukraine’s recovery and reconstruction
Today, Wednesday 8 June, Minister for International Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade Johan Forssell is hosting an international conference on recovery and reconstruction in Ukraine. The aim is to promote and facilitate private sector engagement in these efforts, and to prepare for the upcoming Ukraine Recovery Conference in London on 21–22 June.
Published · Press release from Johan Forssell , Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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Friends of Sudan Group Statement
France, Germany, Norway, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Sweden, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, the United States of America, and the European Union, as members of the Friends of Sudan, express their deep concern about the ongoing violence and the catastrophic humanitarian situation in Sudan, including reports about violations of international humanitarian law and human rights, as well as about widespread looting of humanitarian supplies.
Published · Statement from Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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Towards a green transatlantic marketplace
As holder of the Presidency of the Council of the EU, Sweden hosted the fourth meeting of the EU-US Trade and Technology Council (TTC) in Luleå on 30–31 May. Luleå, located in Sweden’s Arctic region, was selected as the venue to showcase Swedish solutions for the green and industrial transitions.
Published · Article from Ebba Busch , Johan Forssell , Tobias Billström , Ministry for Foreign Affairs , Ministry of Climate and Enterprise
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Press conference in Luleå with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken
On Tuesday 30 May, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken will visit Sweden. On the first day of the visit, he will meet with Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson and Minister for Foreign Affairs Tobias Billström at Luleå air base, Norrbotten Wing (F 21). A press conference will be held after the meeting.
Published · Press release, Webcast from Tobias Billström , Ulf Kristersson , Ministry for Foreign Affairs , Prime Minister's Office
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Focus on Western Balkans during Foreign Affairs Council meeting of EU foreign ministers on 22 May
Developments in the Western Balkans were on the agenda for the Foreign Affairs Council meeting of EU foreign ministers on 22 May. At Sweden’s initiative, a working lunch with the foreign ministers from the Western Balkan countries was held in conjunction with the meeting.
Published · Article from Tobias Billström , Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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Press conference with Minister for Foreign Affairs Tobias Billström and his Spanish counterpart, José Manuel Albares Bueno
New time for the press conference: 12.20. Tomorrow, Friday 26 May, Minister for Foreign Affairs Tobias Billström will hold a joint press conference with Spanish Minister for Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation José Manuel Albares Bueno. At the press conference, the ministers will discuss matters such as Sweden’s application to join NATO and the foreign policy priorities of the Swedish and Spanish Presidencies of the Council of the European Union.
Published · Press release, Webcast from Tobias Billström , Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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Sweden to host Trade and Technology Council meeting
On 30–31 May, Sweden will host a meeting of the EU-US Trade and Technology Council (TTC) within the framework of the Swedish Presidency of the Council of the European Union. The TTC serves as the main forum for the US and EU to coordinate approaches to key global trade, economic and technology issues. The meeting will be held in Luleå and is the fourth of its kind.
Published · Press release from Ebba Busch , Johan Forssell , Tobias Billström , Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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Arctic Council statement
Arctic Council statement on the occasion of the thirteenth meeting of the Arctic Council.
Published · Statement from Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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Ministry for Foreign Affairs condemns execution of Swedish citizen in Iran
The Ministry for Foreign Affairs summoned Iran’s acting Ambassador today, Saturday 6 May, to protest against the execution of Swedish citizen Habib Chaab earlier in the day.
Published · Press release from Tobias Billström , Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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Prime Minister met President Zelenskyy at Nordic-Ukrainian Summit
On Wednesday 3 May, Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson took part in a Nordic-Ukrainian Summit with Finland’s President Sauli Niinistö, Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Norway’s Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre, Denmark’s Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen and Iceland’s Prime Minister Katrín Jakobsdóttir.
Published · Article from Ulf Kristersson , Prime Minister's Office
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Joint statement of the Nordic-Ukrainian Summit in Helsinki
At their meeting in Helsinki on 3 May 2023, the Presidents of Finland and Ukraine and the Prime Ministers of Denmark, Iceland, Norway and Sweden issued the following statement.
Published · Statement from Ulf Kristersson , Prime Minister's Office
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Successful evacuation operation completed – but challenges in Sudan remain
On Saturday 15 April, intense fighting erupted in Sudan. For the Government, taking quick action was of the utmost importance, and evacuation preparations began the same day. Following a successful evacuation, the Swedish Armed Forces operation has now been concluded, but the Ministry for Foreign Affairs is continuing to provide consular support to Swedes. At the same time, efforts are being intensified to find a solution to the conflict in Sudan and to avoid spillover effects in an already fragile region. Minister for Foreign Affairs Tobias Billström comments on the situation.
Published · Article from Tobias Billström , Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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Five officials at the Russian Embassy expelled
Today, the Ministry for Foreign Affairs summoned Russia’s Ambassador Viktor Tatarintsev to notify him that five officials at the Russian Embassy in Sweden have been asked to leave the country due to activities that are inconsistent with the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations.
Published · Press release from Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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EU Indo-Pacific Ministerial Forum 2023: strengthening partnership and advancing dialogue
On Saturday 13 May, Minister for Foreign Affairs Tobias Billström and EU High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell will co-chair the EU Indo-Pacific Ministerial Forum in Stockholm, in the context of the Swedish Presidency of the Council of the EU. With the aim of strengthening the partnership between the EU and the Indo-Pacific region, the meeting will bring together around 60 foreign ministers from the Indo-Pacific region and the EU, along with representatives of Indo-Pacific regional organisations and other partners.
Published · Press release from Tobias Billström , Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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Posted embassy staff, their families and a number of Swedes evacuated from Sudan
Early this morning, posted staff of the Embassy of Sweden in Khartoum, their accompanying family members and a number of Swedes landed safely at Djibouti-Ambouli International Airport.
Published · Press release from Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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Joint Statement from the International Coordination and Response Group for the victims of Flight PS752 on the criminal trials in Iran
The International Coordination and Response Group for the victims of Flight PS752, representing Canada, Sweden, the United Kingdom, and Ukraine, today issued the following joint statement:
Published · Statement from Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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Sweden congratulates Finland on NATO membership
All NATO member countries have now ratified Finland’s application, and Finland will thereby become a full member in the coming days.
Published · Press release from Tobias Billström , Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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How Sweden is working to hold Russia accountable for crimes in Ukraine
Holding Russia accountable for its violations of international law is a key issue for the Swedish Government. It is essential for justice and redress, both for Ukraine as a State and for the victims of Russia’s war crimes, but also to maintain the rules-based world order. Sweden is backing several initiatives in this area.
Published · Article from Ministry for Foreign Affairs