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Strategy for Sweden’s development cooperation with Iraq 2022–2026
The strategy applies in 2022–2026 and provides the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida) with a total of SEK 1.2 billion and the Folke Bernadotte Academy (FBA) with SEK 45 million.
Published · Updated · International development cooperation strategies from Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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Sweden continues to support Ukraine’s energy supply and resilience
The Government has decided that Svenska kraftnät, Sweden’s power grid authority, may provide backup power generators to Ukraine, to support the country’s energy supply.
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Government phasing out bilateral development aid with Iraq
The Government has decided to begin a phase-out of Sweden’s strategy for development cooperation with Iraq. This phase-out will be done responsibly, and the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida) and the Folke Bernadotte Academy (FBA) have been tasked with concluding operations by 30 June 2025.
Published · Press release from Johan Forssell, Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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Government increases support to vulnerable and persecuted journalists
The Government has decided to support the Reporters Shield initiative with SEK 5 million over a two-year period. Reporters Shield is a new long-term support programme that provides legal support to journalists and other media actors operating in repressive environments when they are targeted by baseless lawsuits.
Published · Press release from Johan Forssell, Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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Swedes in Lebanon must heed MFA’s advice against travel
Opinion piece by Minister for Foreign Affairs Tobias Billström, Expressen, 15 July 2024.
Published · Opinion piece from Tobias Billström, Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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Swedish Government supports affected families following missile attack on Kyiv children’s hospital
Through the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) humanitarian fund, to which Sweden is a major donor, it was possible to provide immediate assistance to people affected by the missile attack on the children’s hospital in Ohmatdyt on 8 July. The Government is now preparing a decision to provide an additional SEK 5 million in urgent humanitarian assistance to the ongoing response. This support will be channelled through UNICEF and go directly to the affected children and their families.
Published · Press release from Johan Forssell, Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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Sweden has taken part in NATO Summit for the first time as full member
On 9–11 July, Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson took part in the NATO Summit in Washington DC together with Minister for Foreign Affairs Tobias Billström and Minister for Defence Pål Jonson. The member states agreed on new support to Ukraine and measures to strengthen NATO’s capability for deterrence and defence. NATO also celebrated its 75th anniversary during the summit.
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Clear results six months into Sweden’s N5 and NB8 coordination
In 2024, Sweden is responsible for coordinating foreign and security cooperation of the Nordic countries (N5) and the Nordic and Baltic countries (NB8). In this role, Sweden has chosen to highlight three main priorities: strengthening security policy cooperation in the region, maintaining unwavering support for Ukraine’s right to freedom, sovereignty and territorial integrity, and securing continued global support for Ukraine.
Published · Article from Tobias Billström, Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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Karin Tegmark Wisell apppointed as Sweden’s Ambassador for Global Health
The Government’s new reform agenda, ‘Development assistance for a new era – freedom, empowerment and sustainable growth’, has a particular focus on improved health for the most vulnerable people. Initiatives are needed to improve prospects of good health, ensure functioning health and medical care systems, and strengthen preparedness, in order to better address health threats at global level. Sweden has an important role to play in these efforts.
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Sweden attends first NATO Summit as member of the defence Alliance
On 9–11 July, NATO’s 32 member countries are gathering for the NATO Summit in Washington DC. Sweden is represented by Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson, Minister for Foreign Affairs Tobias Billström and Minister for Defence Pål Jonson. The Summit is the first one Sweden is attending as a full member of the defence Alliance.
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New UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy visits Sweden
On 7 July, British Foreign Secretary David Lammy visited Stockholm for a meeting with Minister for Foreign Affairs Tobias Billström. Sweden is one the very first countries the new UK Foreign Secretary chose to visit.
Published · Press release from Tobias Billström, Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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EU imposes new sanctions against Belarus
The EU has adopted a new set of sanctions against Belarus, in response to the situation in the country, and its involvement in Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine. These measures aim to reduce the possibilities of circumventing the sanctions against Russia.
Published · Press release from Tobias Billström, Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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Greater Nordic integration – six months into Sweden’s Presidency of the Nordic Council of Ministers
A new Öresund Agreement that will make life easier for cross-border commuters, a joint declaration on competitiveness and security by Nordic heads of government, and consensus on how to raise the level of ambition in global environmental efforts. These are just a few examples of what has been achieved during the first six months of Sweden’s Presidency of the Nordic Council of Ministers.
Published · Article from Jessika Roswall, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Prime Minister's Office
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The Government pays out SEK 100 million to UNRWA
The Government is paying out SEK 100 million in core support to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA). The disbursement is being made in response to the urgent humanitarian situation in Gaza and in light of the new measures UNRWA has taken to strengthen internal supervision and control.
Published · Press release from Johan Forssell, Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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Johan Forssell visited Kyiv with a large business delegation
The first-ever Swedish minister-led business delegation visited Ukraine this week. The delegation was headed by Minister for International Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade Johan Forssell. In Kyiv, the delegation met with President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy and held roundtable discussions with a tailored line-up of Ukrainian ministers, including Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal. The new Swedish trade office was also inaugurated.
Published · Press release from Johan Forssell, Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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Fourteenth sanctions package against Russia adopted
The EU has adopted its fourteenth sanctions package against Russia in response to Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine. The sanctions aim to further limit the Russian state’s revenues and Russia’s capacity to wage war, and they are an important part of the EU’s support for Ukraine. The new package includes stricter measures targeting the shadow fleet and imports of Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG).
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Ten “S” – for a renewed commitment and a stronger single market
The EU single market is by far the most important market for Sweden. It is therefore crucial that it is at the core of the Strategic Agenda and a top priority for the EU Commission. This 10S booklet outlines the top ten political commitments that are needed for the EU single market to remain competitive in an era of fierce global competition.
Published · Information material from Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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Swedish Embassies in Bamako and Ouagadougou to close; plans to establish new Embassy in Dakar
The Government has decided to close Sweden’s Embassies in Bamako (Mali) and Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso). To continue pursuing effective engagement in the Sahel and West Africa, the Government has also decided to initiate a process to establish a new Embassy in Dakar (Senegal).
Published · Press release from Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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Minister for Foreign Affairs Tobias Billström to visit Warsaw
On 25 June, Mr Billström will travel to Warsaw for talks with Poland’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Radosław Sikorski.
Published · Press release from Tobias Billström, Ministry for Foreign Affairs