Content about Sweden and NATO
Total 36 hits.
-
Defence innovation high on agenda when Pål Jonson visits US
From 1 to 8 December, Minister for Defence Pål Jonson is visiting the United States to take part in the Reagan National Defense Forum, promote Swedish defence innovations and industry, and strengthen bilateral cooperation with the US.
Published · Press release from Pål Jonson, Ministry of Defence
-
Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson to meet UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak
On Friday 13 October, Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson will meet UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak in Visby to sign a strategic partnership agreement between the UK and Sweden. The two leaders will also discuss security policy issues regarding NATO and the joint support to Ukraine.
Published · Press release from Ulf Kristersson, Prime Minister's Office
-
Major investments in military defence and NATO targets projected to be reached
In the Budget Bill for 2024, the Government proposes additional funding to military defence amounting to approximately SEK 700 million. Taking into account upward adjustments and previous decisions, appropriations for military defence will increase by more than SEK 27 billion between 2023 and 2024 – an increase of 28 per cent. This means that appropriations have doubled since 2020 and that Sweden will already reach the defence expenditure target of two per cent of GDP according to NATO’s definition in 2024. In the Budget Bill, the Government also estimates additional funding for 2025 and 2026 amounting to approximately SEK 1.2 billion and SEK 7.4 billion, respectively.
Published · Press release from Pål Jonson, Ministry of Defence
-
US congressional delegation visits Sweden
On Friday 1 September, Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson and Minister for Foreign Affairs Tobias Billström received a congressional delegation from the United States House of Representatives. The delegation included members of both the Republican and Democratic parties and was led by Republican Michael McCaul, Chair of the House Foreign Affairs Committee. The visit aimed to follow up on the NATO Summit in Vilnius, Sweden’s forthcoming membership of NATO and the continued support to Ukraine.
Published · Article from Tobias Billström, Ulf Kristersson, Ministry for Foreign Affairs
-
Press briefing with Minister for Foreign Affairs Tobias Billström and US Congress members
Tomorrow, Friday 1 September, Tobias Billström will hold a press briefing together with members of the United States Congress. Alongside the visiting Congress members, Mr Billström will discuss Sweden’s forthcoming NATO membership and the continued support to Ukraine.
Published · Press release from Tobias Billström, Ministry for Foreign Affairs
-
Sweden to join NATO Innovation Fund following accession to NATO
Twenty-three NATO Allies have officially become Limited Partners of the NATO Innovation Fund (NIF), which is preparing to make its initial investments later this year. The Participating Allies have also welcomed Sweden’s interest to join the NIF. Sweden’s participation will take effect upon its accession to the North Atlantic Treaty.
Published · Press release from Pål Jonson, Ministry of Defence
-
U.S.-Nordic Leaders’ Summit in Helsinki, 13 July 2023
On 13 July 2023, the Presidents of Finland and the United States and the Prime Ministers of Denmark, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden met in Helsinki for the third U.S.-Nordic Leaders’ Summit. Building on the previous meetings in the same format, the leaders reconfirmed the strong U.S.-Nordic partnership and the intensifying cooperation between their countries, focusing on security, the environment, technology and society.
Published · Press release from Ulf Kristersson, Prime Minister's Office
-
Statement by Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson
Statement from the meeting between Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson of Sweden, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Türkiye and NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg.
Published · Statement from Ulf Kristersson, Prime Minister's Office
-
Deeper bilateral defence cooperation between Finland and Sweden
Finland’s new Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen visited Sweden on Thursday 6 July to meet with Minister for Defence Pål Jonson. The ministers discussed matters such as Sweden’s upcoming accession to NATO and Sweden’s and Finland’s continued support to Ukraine.
Published · Article from Pål Jonson, Ministry of Defence
-
Finland’s Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen to visit Sweden
On Thursday 6 July, Finland’s Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen will visit Sweden to meet with Minister for Defence Pål Jonson. This will be Mr Häkkänen’s first visit abroad as Minister of Defence.
Published · Press release from Pål Jonson, Ministry of Defence
-
Strong support for Swedish NATO membership in joint statement by Nordic defence ministers
“Nordic defence cooperation is more important than ever,” say the Nordic defence ministers in a joint statement from a meeting in Iceland on 20–21 June within the framework of the Nordic Defence Cooperation (NORDEFCO).
Published · Article from Pål Jonson, Ministry of Defence
-
Speech by Minister for Defence Pål Jonson at the Shangri-La Dialogue 2023
Singapore, 3rd of June, 2023 Check against delivery
Published · Speech from Pål Jonson, Ministry of Defence
-
Minister for Defence Pål Jonson to take part in EU Foreign Affairs Council with defence ministers
On Tuesday 23 May, Minister for Defence Pål Jonson will take part in the EU Foreign Affairs Council meeting with defence ministers in Brussels.
Published · Press release from Pål Jonson, Ministry of Defence
-
Minister for Defence Pål Jonson to receive U.S Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III
On Wednesday 19 April, Minister for Defence Pål Jonson will receive United States Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III. The visit will take place at the Muskö Naval Base, where the ministers will convene for a bilateral meeting, hold a joint press conference and take part in a demonstration of the Swedish Armed Forces’ military capabilities.
Published · Press release from Pål Jonson, Ministry of Defence
-
Strengthening Sweden’s military defence and preparations for NATO membership
Today the Government has presented investment proposals that will be included in its Spring Amending Budget. The proposals aim to create conditions for the continued growth of Sweden’s military defence and make preparations for NATO membership. Increased appropriations totalling SEK 660 million are proposed in the Spring Amending Budget for 2023. In addition, it is proposed that the Swedish Armed Forces’ authorisation to place orders be increased by SEK 16.78 billion.
Published · Press release from Pål Jonson, Ministry of Defence
-
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
-
Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson received NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg
On Tuesday 7 March, Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson received NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg. In connection with the visit, Mr Kristersson invited the leaders of the parties in the Riksdag who support Sweden’s NATO accession to a joint meeting with Mr Stoltenberg. At an extraordinary government meeting on Tuesday evening, the Government also took the formal decision to present the NATO bill to the Riksdag.
Published · Press release from Ulf Kristersson, Prime Minister's Office
-
Government has presented bill on Sweden’s membership of NATO to the Riksdag
The government bill is an important step on the path to NATO membership. The Riksdag’s approval is required for Sweden to accede to NATO.
Published · Article from Tobias Billström, Ministry for Foreign Affairs
-
Government presents bill on Sweden’s NATO membership to the Riksdag
Today, the Government presented a bill proposing that the Riksdag approve Sweden’s accession to NATO. The bill is an important step on the path to Swedish NATO membership. Following the Riksdag’s approval, Sweden can become a full NATO member country once all of the member countries have ratified Sweden’s Accession Protocol.
Published · Press release from Tobias Billström
-
Press briefing with Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson and NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg
(Updated) On Tuesday 7 March, Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson will hold a press briefing with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg. The briefing will take place after the meeting between Mr Stoltenberg and the party leaders in the Riksdag supporting Sweden’s application to join NATO.
Published · Updated · Press release from Ulf Kristersson, Prime Minister's Office