On 22 November, Minister for Defence Pål Jonson invited the media to a press conference with Ukrainian Minister of Defence Rustem Umerov, following his visit to Stockholm.
On 27–28 November, Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson will receive heads of government from the Nordic and Baltic countries at a Summit at the Prime Minister's official summer home, Harpsund. Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk will also attend.
Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson has had a conversation with the United States’ President-elect Donald J. Trump. Mr Trump phoned Mr Kristersson on Monday afternoon.
The Government has issued inquiry terms of reference with the aim of strengthening and developing Sweden’s international climate action. The government inquiry will focus on preparing proposals for measures to strengthen Swedish initiatives to contribute to, and push for, climate action in other countries, and to support the Government Offices in implementing Sweden’s international climate policy.
The UN Climate Change Conference COP 29 will take place on 11–22 November in Baku, Azerbaijan. The key issues to be negotiated are the new global goal for financing climate action and emissions trading. The Government also wants to pick up the pace of work on new national climate action plans.
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.
Sweden’s migration policy is undergoing a paradigm shift. The Government is intensifying its efforts to reduce, in full compliance with Sweden’s international commitments, the number of migrants coming irregularly to Sweden. Labour immigration fraud and abuses must be stopped and the ‘shadow society’ combated.
Published · Article from Ministry of Defence
Published · Speech from Ulf Kristersson, Prime Minister's Office
