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Prime Minister receives President of Germany Frank-Walter Steinmeier

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Germany is Sweden’s most important trading partner, and the world’s fourth-largest economy. On Wednesday 6 May, Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson received Germany’s Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier in Stockholm for a meeting on regional security policy, total defence and cooperation between Sweden and Germany.

  • Ulf Kristersson and Frank-Walter Steinmeier walk next to each other at Rosenbad.

    Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson received Germany’s Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier for a meeting on regional security policy, total defence and cooperation between Sweden and Germany.

    Photo: Ninni Andersson/Government Offices of Sweden

  • Several people are sitting around a table, among them Jessica Rosencrantz, Ulf Kristersson and Frank-Walter Steinmeier.

    Jessica Rosencrantz, Minister for EU Affairs, also participated during the visit.

    Photo: Ninni Andersson/Government Offices of Sweden

  • Frank-Walter Steinmeier and Ulf Kristersson shake hands when Frank-Walter Steinmeier arrives at Rosenbad.

    Sweden and Germany are likeminded on many issues and have broad bilateral cooperation.

    Photo: Ninni Andersson/Government Offices of Sweden

Sweden and Germany are likeminded on many issues and have broad bilateral cooperation. During the President’s visit, the leaders discussed regional security, total defence and how to further enhance the two countries’ already excellent relations. They also discussed support to Ukraine, which is a top priority for both countries. Sweden and Germany are among the countries that contribute most to Ukraine’s defence against Russia’s military aggression.

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