Content from Tobias Billström
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Sweden congratulates Finland on NATO membership
All NATO member countries have now ratified Finland’s application, and Finland will thereby become a full member in the coming days.
Published · Press release from Tobias Billström , Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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Prime Minister taking part in global democracy summit
The second Summit for Democracy is taking place on 29–30 March. Sweden is represented at the virtual summit and several side events by Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson, Minister for Foreign Affairs Tobias Billström, Minister for International Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade Johan Forssell and Minister for Culture Parisa Liljestrand.
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Ministerial Statement on the Situation for Women and Girls in Afghanistan on International Women’s Day
The following is a statement from the Foreign Ministers of Australia, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, the Republic of Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Türkiye, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, and the United States and the High Representative of the European Union.
Published · Statement from Tobias Billström , Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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Government has presented bill on Sweden’s membership of NATO to the Riksdag
The government bill is an important step on the path to NATO membership. The Riksdag’s approval is required for Sweden to accede to NATO.
Published · Article from Tobias Billström , Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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Government presents bill on Sweden’s NATO membership to the Riksdag
Today, the Government presented a bill proposing that the Riksdag approve Sweden’s accession to NATO. The bill is an important step on the path to Swedish NATO membership. Following the Riksdag’s approval, Sweden can become a full NATO member country once all of the member countries have ratified Sweden’s Accession Protocol.
Published · Press release from Tobias Billström
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Agreement reached on global convention on marine biodiversity protection
Today, UN negotiations on an agreement to protect marine biodiversity succeeded after 15 years. The agreement will establish rules to limit environmental impacts and marine protected areas beyond national jurisdiction, which make up 95 per cent of the volume of the world’s oceans. The Swedish Presidency of the Council of the European Union has led the negotiations on behalf of the EU and its Member States together with the European Commission.
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Final negotiations on global convention for marine biodiversity protection
On 20 February, the final phase of negotiations began in a UN Intergovernmental Conference on an agreement that concerns 95 per cent of the oceans’ volume. The meeting could result in a historic agreement to protect marine biodiversity. Sweden has a key role at the meeting as holder of the Presidency of the Council of the EU, representing – together with the European Commission – the EU and its Member States.
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Statement of Foreign Policy 2023
On 15 February, Minister for Foreign Affairs Tobias Billström presented the 2023 Statement of Foreign Policy in the Riksdag. Check against delivery.
Published · Speech from Tobias Billström , Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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Minister for Foreign Affairs Tobias Billström to meet German counterpart Annalena Baerbock
On Tuesday 14 February, Minister for Foreign Affairs Tobias Billström will receive Germany’s Federal Minister for Foreign Affairs Annalena Baerbock. They will discuss the security situation in the neighbourhood, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and other current foreign policy matters, including the Swedish Presidency of the Council of the European Union. A joint press conference will be held after the meeting.
Published · Press release, Webcast from Tobias Billström , Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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Press conference on the NATO accession process and Swedish security
After a meeting of the new National Security Council on 24 January, Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson, Minister for Foreign Affairs Tobias Billström and Minister for Defence Pål Jonson held a press conference on the NATO accession process and Swedish security.
Published · Article from Pål Jonson , Tobias Billström , Ulf Kristersson , Ministry for Foreign Affairs , Ministry of Defence , Prime Minister's Office
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Opportunities and challenges for Swedish foreign policy
Speech by Minister for Foreign Affairs Tobias Billström, held at the Swedish Institute of International Affairs 21 December 2022. Check against delivery.
Published · Speech from Tobias Billström , Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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Joint statement from the International Coordination and Response Group for the victims of Flight PS752 on arbitration
The International Coordination and Response Group for the victims of Flight PS752 today issued the following joint statement:
Published · Statement from Tobias Billström , Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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Minister for Foreign Affairs Tobias Billström visits Türkiye
On 21–22 December, Minister for Foreign Affairs Tobias Billström is visiting Türkiye’s capital, Ankara, for talks with his Turkish counterpart Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu
Published · Press release from Tobias Billström , Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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Joint Statement Through the Global Partnership for Action on Gender-Based Online Harassment and Abuse on Standing with the Women and Girls of Iran
The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America, Australia, Canada, Chile, Iceland, New Zealand, Republic of Korea, Sweden, and the United Kingdom.
Published · Statement from Tobias Billström , Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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Remarks by Minister for Foreign Affairs Tobias Billström at the Atlantic Council
Remarks by Minister for Foreign Affairs of Sweden Tobias Billström, held at the Atlantic Council 7 December 2022. Check against delivery.
Published · Speech from Tobias Billström , Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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Minister for Foreign Affairs Tobias Billström visiting Washington DC on 6–8 December
Minister for Foreign Affairs Tobias Billström is visiting Washington DC on 6–8 December for a meeting with U.S. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken. Discussions will focus on Sweden's Presidency of the Council of the EU, Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine, China and NATO.
Published · Press release from Tobias Billström , Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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National Statement by Sweden at the OSCE 29th Ministerial Council
National Statement by Minister for Foreign Affairs of Sweden Mr Tobias Billström, held at the OSCE 29th Ministerial Council 1 December 2022.
Published · Speech from Tobias Billström , Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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Minister for Foreign Affairs Tobias Billström in Bucharest for meeting of NATO Ministers of Foreign Affairs
Minister for Foreign Affairs Tobias Billström is in Bucharest on 29–30 November to take part in the meeting of NATO Ministers of Foreign Affairs, marking Sweden’s first time participating as an applicant country (invitee).
Published · Press release from Tobias Billström , Ministry for Foreign Affairs