International content
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Government increases humanitarian support to Gaza
In view of the extensive humanitarian needs in Gaza, the Government has presented a new humanitarian aid package amounting to SEK 120 million. The support will be distributed to the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and the World Food Programme (WFP).
Published · Press release from Johan Forssell, Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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Speech by Carl-Oskar Bohlin in Washington on 9 May
Speech by Minister for Civil Defence Carl-Oskar Bohlin at a seminar on 9 May 2024, arranged by the Embassy of Sweden in Washington, D.C. in conjunction with a meeting arranged by the United States for senior NATO officials responsible for resilience. Check against delivery.
Published · Speech from Carl-Oskar Bohlin, Ministry of Defence
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Focus on SRHR and trade relations as Johan Forssell visits Zambia
Minister for International Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade Johan Forsell is visiting Zambia on 14–16 May. Mr Forsell is announcing Sweden’s new strategy for development cooperation, which places a stronger emphasis on women’s and girls’ access to antenatal care and safe abortions.
Published · Press release from Johan Forssell, Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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Focus on space exploration during Minister for Foreign Affairs Tobias Billström’s Texas visit
Mr Billström is visiting Texas on 13–15 May. The purpose is to present Sweden’s ambitions as a space nation and foster a good working relationship with Texas in relation to emerging technologies within the space industry.
Published · Press release from Tobias Billström, Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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Sweden nominates Sigrún Rawet as Executive Director on World Bank Board of Directors
The Government has nominated Sigrún Rawet as Executive Director for the Nordic-Baltic constituency on the World Bank Board of Directors for the period 1 July 2024–30 June 2028.
Published · Press release from Elisabeth Svantesson, Ministry of Finance
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DCA bill submitted to Swedish Riksdag
The Government has decided to submit the Agreement on Defense Cooperation bill between Sweden and the United States to the Swedish Riksdag. The agreement complements Sweden’s NATO accession and strengthens the country’s defence by facilitating US military presence in Sweden.
Published · Press release from Pål Jonson, Ministry of Defence
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Minister for International Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade Johan Forssell travels to Georgia
On 7 May, Minister for International Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade Johan Forssell will visit Georgia’s capital city Tbilisi together with State Secretary Diana Janse. There, they will meet with official representatives, civil society and opposition government representatives.
Published · Press release from Johan Forssell, Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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Letter of intent on deeper cooperation between Sweden and Germany
On 5 March, Swedish Minister for Defence Pål Jonson and German Minister of Defence Boris Pistorius signed a letter of intent on deeper defence cooperation between Sweden and Germany.
Published · Swedish Treaty Series from Pål Jonson, Ministry of Defence
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Bilateral dialogue between Sweden and the United States on cyber and digital issues
A bilateral dialogue between Sweden and the United States took place on 2 May in Washington DC. It was the first of its kind, and a clear manifestation of the close cooperation between the two countries aimed at tackling cyber-related threats and promoting safe digital development.
Published · Press release from Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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Joint Statement on the occasion of the inaugural U.S.-Sweden Cyber and Digital Dialogue
The text of the following statement was released by the Government of the United States of America and the Government of the Kingdom of Sweden on the occasion of the inaugural U.S.-Sweden Cyber and Digital Dialogue.
Published · Statement from Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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Tobias Billström attends Nordic-African Foreign Ministers Meeting in Copenhagen
On 2–3 May, Minister for Foreign Affairs Tobias Billström will be in Copenhagen to attend this year’s Nordic-African Foreign Ministers Meeting. The agenda includes peace and security, multilateral cooperation, reform of multilateral institutions and increasing trade and investment.
Published · Press release from Tobias Billström, Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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Strategy for Sweden’s regional development cooperation with the Middle East and North Africa 2024–2027
This strategy aims to support actors working for more stable, democratic and sustainable development in the Middle East and North Africa, including in Yemen and Palestine. The strategy applies from 21 March 2024 to 31 December 2027 and provides a total of approximately SEK 2.3 billion.
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EUR 371 million in humanitarian assistance through Sida to 30 humanitarian crises
The Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida) has decided to provide EUR 371 million in humanitarian assistance to 30 humanitarian crises. The largest part of the support will go to humanitarian actors in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Afghanistan and Sudan. Sweden’s humanitarian assistance in 2024 totals EUR 758 million.
Published · Press release from Johan Forssell, Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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Humanitarian assistance allocated to 30 humanitarian crises
Sweden is now distributing EUR 371 million to 30 humanitarian crises through the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida). Humanitarian needs around the world continue to increase due to more conflicts, further violations of international law and the fact that climate-related and natural disasters are more common and extensive. More and more people are facing famine, fleeing their homes and living under threat of violence and oppression.
Published · Article from Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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NASA Administrator Bill Nelson on Sweden joining the Artemis Accords
On April 16 Minister for Education Mats Persson signed the Artemis Accords, a set of principles for exploration and conduct in space. During the ceremony NASA Administrator Bill Nelson delivered the following video remarks.
Published · Article from Mats Persson, Ministry of Education and Research
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Sweden and US strengthen cooperation on research, innovation and education
To improve the conditions for cooperation between Swedish and American universities, research institutions and businesses on research, innovation and education, Vinnova and the Swedish Research Council have signed a five-year memorandum of understanding with the National Science Foundation (NSF) of the United States of America.
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Speech by Mats Persson at the signing of the Artemis Accords
Speech by Minister for Education Mats Persson at the signing of the Artemis Accords, 16 April 2024. Check against delivery.
Published · Speech from Mats Persson, Ministry of Education and Research
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Why Sweden joined NATO - a paradigm shift in Sweden’s foreign and security policy
Speech by Minister for Foreign Affairs Tobias Billström at Selwyn College, Cambridge, 16 April 2024. Check against delivery.
Published · Speech from Tobias Billström, Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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Government signs Artemis Accords on space exploration
Today, Minister for Education Mats Persson signed the Artemis Accords, a set of principles for exploration and conduct in space. This also enables Sweden to take part in the international US-led Artemis campaign.
Published · Press release from Mats Persson, Ministry of Education and Research