Content about foreign and security policy
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Royal Order of the Polar Star presented to US Secretary of State Blinken
Minister for Foreign Affairs Maria Malmer Stenergard has presented the Royal Order of the Polar Star to US Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken.
Published · Press release from Maria Malmer Stenergard, Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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Joint press release by the Nordic-Baltic countries and Armenia
On 5 December, the Nordic-Baltic foreign ministers and representatives met with Armenian Minister of Foreign Affairs Ararat Mirzoyan in the margins of the OSCE Ministerial Council in Valletta.
Published · Press release from Maria Malmer Stenergard, Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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Maria Malmer Stenergard in Brussels for Meeting of NATO Ministers of Foreign Affairs
On 3–4 December, Minister for Foreign Affairs Maria Malmer Stenergard will take part in the Meeting of NATO Ministers of Foreign Affairs in Brussels, which will lay the groundwork ahead of the NATO Summit in The Hague in mid-2025. The agenda includes support to Ukraine and cooperation with countries in North Africa and the Middle East.
Published · Press release from Maria Malmer Stenergard, Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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Nordic-Baltic Summit and new partnership with Poland
On 27–28 November, Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson hosted a summit at Harpsund together with the heads of government of the Nordic and Baltic countries. Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk also took part and stayed for bilateral talks the following day. On the first day, the leaders issued a joint statement on security cooperation. At the end of the second day, Sweden and Poland signed a new strategic partnership.
Published · Article from Ulf Kristersson, Prime Minister's Office
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Israel/Lebanon: Statement on the ceasefire agreement
Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union.
Published · Statement from Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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New Strategic Partnership between Sweden and Poland
Today, Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk met to sign a new strategic partnership between Sweden and Poland. This partnership includes the two countries strengthening their cooperation within security and defence, innovation and competitiveness.
Published · Press release, Webcast from Ulf Kristersson, Prime Minister's Office
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Strategic Partnership between Sweden and Poland
On Thursday 28 November 2024, Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk signed a new strategic partnership between Sweden and Poland.
Published · Information material from Ulf Kristersson, Prime Minister's Office
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Swedish and Polish Prime Ministers to hold joint press conference
Today, Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk are holding bilateral talks at Harpsund. At 14.00, they will sign a new strategic partnership between Sweden and Poland and then hold a joint press conference.
Published · Press release, Webcast from Ulf Kristersson, Prime Minister's Office
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State Visit to Singapore
On 19–21 November, HM The King paid a State Visit to Singapore at the invitation of President Tharman Shanmugaratnam. Sweden’s Government was represented by Minister for Foreign Affairs Maria Malmer Stenergard, Minister for Infrastructure and Housing Andreas Carlson, State Secretary Håkan Jevrell from the Ministry for Foreign Affairs and State Secretary Miriam Söderström from the Ministry of Health and Social Affairs. Around 50 Swedish companies, government agencies and higher education institutions took part in the business delegation arranged by Business Sweden.
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Focus on security cooperation during first day of Nordic-Baltic Summit at Harpsund
Today, Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson is hosting a meeting at Harpsund with the Nordic and Baltic countries’ heads of government and Poland’s Prime Minister. The leaders have discussed transatlantic relations, security in the Baltic Sea region and long-term support to Ukraine. They also delivered a joint statement.
Published · Press release, Webcast from Ulf Kristersson, Prime Minister's Office
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Joint statement, Nordic-Baltic Summit at Harpsund
We, the Heads of Government of Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Norway, Poland, and Sweden met today in Harpsund, Sweden, at a pivotal time for our security. As a result of this Summit, all the leaders of the Nordic-Baltic countries and Poland, have agreed the following:
Published · Statement from Ulf Kristersson, Prime Minister's Office
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Minister for Foreign Affairs visits Thailand
On 22 November, Minister for Foreign Affairs Maria Malmer Stenergard visited Bangkok, the capital of Thailand. During her visit, Ms Malmer Stenergard met with her Thai counterpart, Maris Sangiampongsa, and with Phumtham Wechayachai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence. The visit underscores the significance of the ties between the two countries – both bilateral relations and discussions on regional security and global challenges.
Published · Article from Maria Malmer Stenergard, Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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Enhanced Nordic-Baltic cooperation on the security of critical underwater infrastructure
In a joint statement, the Nordic and Baltic Ministers of Digitalisation emphasised the importance of enhanced cooperation concerning underwater infrastructure for electronic communication.
Published · Press release from Erik Slottner, Ministry of Finance
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Memorandums of Understanding signed during His Majesty the King’s State Visit to Singapore
The Swedish State Visit to Singapore 19-21 November 2024 by his Majesty The King, provides a unique opportunity to deepen existing collaborations and develop new areas of collaboration between Singapore and Sweden. During the visit, attention will be paid to several areas of collaboration, i.e. health, defence, energy, transport and civil aviation.
Published · Article from Maria Malmer Stenergard, Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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Maria Malmer Stenergard’s lecture at the International Institute for Strategic Studies in Singapore
Minister for Foreign Affairs Maria Malmer Stenergard spoke at the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) in Singapore on 20th November 2024. During this IISS Raffles Lecture Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard talked about strengthening Cross-Regional Security: Sweden and the Indo-Pacific. Check against delivery.
Published · Speech from Maria Malmer Stenergard, Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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Minister for Foreign Affairs to visit Thailand
On 22 November, Minister for Foreign Affairs Maria Malmer Stenergard will visit Bangkok, the capital of Thailand, where she will meet with the Thai Minister of Foreign Affairs.
Published · Press release from Maria Malmer Stenergard, Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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EU imposes new sanctions against Iran
The EU has imposed new sanctions against Iran, in response to Iran’s military support of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. These restrictive measures aim to obstruct Iran’s production of weapons and arms supplies to Russia.
Published · Press release from Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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Sweden supports Ukraine’s path towards the EU
Ukraine’s closer ties with the EU promote the country’s development and contribute to security and stability throughout Europe. Sweden is a committed and long-term partner in this integration process and supports Ukraine on its path towards EU membership.
Published · Article from Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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Minister for Foreign Affairs Maria Malmer Stenergard to participate in Swedish State Visit to Singapore
On 19–21 November, Minister for Foreign Affairs Maria Malmer Stenergard will take part in the State Visit by TM The King and Queen to Singapore. During the Visit, Ms Malmer Stenergard will meet with her Singaporean counterpart and other government representatives, and take part in security and trade-related talks. She will also give a speech at the International Institute for Strategic Studies, a think tank. The King and Queen will have meetings with the President and Prime Minister of Singapore, which Ms Malmer Stenergard will also attend.
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Minister for Foreign Affairs Maria Malmer Stenergard’s speech for the diplomatic corps
Minister for Foreign Affairs Maria Malmer Stenergard delivered a speech to the diplomatic corps on 11th November 2024, in Stockholm. Check against delivery.
Published · Speech from Maria Malmer Stenergard, Ministry for Foreign Affairs