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. We are grateful for the good cooperation with partners during our tenure.
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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 during 2017-2018, Sweden took its cue from the foundation stones of international law, human rights, gender equality and a humanitarian perspective. We are grateful for the good cooperation with partners during our tenure.
Programme for Sweden’s membership of the United Nations Security Council 2017–2018
Foto: Åke E:son Lindman Sweden’s ambition as a member of the UN Security Council was to listen to those concerned, defend those who need to be defended and stand up for what we believe in. We strove to pursue committed and informed policies on the many issues on the Security Council’s agenda and to be prepared to deal with new crises and conflicts.
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This is the UN Security Council
The United Nations Security Council is one of the six principal UN organs and is responsible for maintaining international peace and security under Article 24 of the UN Charter. Security Council decisions are binding on all 193 UN Member States.
Sweden and the UN
The United Nations is a central arena for Sweden’s efforts on global challenges. Through the UN, Sweden contributes to conflict prevention, peace efforts, rebuilding of conflict-affected states, and disarmament and non-proliferation.
Sweden’s priorities in the UN
Sweden has broad engagement in the UN and works actively to strengthen its capacity in various fields. Sweden’s UN policy gives special priority to the following issues.
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Swedish statement at the UN Security Council Briefing on Peacekeeping Operations: Police Commissioners
National statement delivered by Ambassador Irina Schoulgin Nyoni on behalf of Sweden at the United Nations Security Council Briefing on Peacekeeping Operations: Police Commissioners, 6 November 2018, New York.
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Swedish statement at the UN Security Council Debate on Bosnia and Herzegovina
National statement delivered by Ambassador Carl Skau on behalf of Sweden at the United Nations Security Council Debate on Bosnia and Herzegovina, 6 November 2018, New York.
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Swedish statement at the UN Security Council Briefing on Syria (CW)
National statement delivered by Ambassador Carl Skau on behalf of Sweden at the United Nations Security Council Briefing on Syria (chemical weapons), 5 November 2018, New York.
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Explanation of vote by Sweden following the adoption of UN Security Council Resolution 2441 on Libya sanctions
Explanation of vote delivered by Ambassador Carl Skau on behalf of Sweden following the adoption of United Nations Security Council Resolution 2441 on Libya sanctions, 5 November 2018, New York.
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Swedish Statement at the UN Security Council Briefing on ICC Libya
National statement delivered by Ambassador Irina Schoulgin Nyoni on behalf of Sweden at the United Nations Security Council Briefing on the International Criminal Court (ICC) Libya, 2 November 2018, New York.
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Explanation of vote by Sweden following the adoption of Resolution 2440 on the MINURSO
Explanation of vote delivered by Ambassador Irina Schoulgin Nyoni on behalf of Sweden following the adoption of United Nations Security Council resolution 2440 renewing the mandate of the United Nations Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara (MINURSO), 31 October 2018, New York.
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Swedish Statement at the UN Security Council Briefing on Ukraine
National statement delivered by Ambassador Carl Skau on behalf of Sweden at the United Nations Security Council Briefing on Ukraine, 30 October 2018, New York.
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EU8 Members Joint Statement on Ukraine
Joint EU8 statement on Ukraine, delivered by Ambassador Karen Pierce on behalf of the five EU Members of the United Nations Security Council France, Netherlands, Poland, Sweden and the United Kingdom, and Italy, Belgium and Germany, as former and future EU Members of the Security Council, 30 October 2018, New York.
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Explanation of vote by Sweden at the UN Security Council Adoption of Resolution on the Ebola outbreak in the DRC
Explanation of vote delivered by Ambassador Carl Skau on behalf of Sweden at the United Nations Security Council Adoption of Resolution 2439 on the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, 30 October 2018, New York.
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Swedish Statement at the UN Security Council Briefing on the Humanitarian Situation in Syria
Swedish statement delivered by Ambassador Carl Skau on behalf of Sweden at the United Nations Security Council Briefing on the humanitarian situation in Syria, 29 October 2018, New York.
