Content about foreign and security policy
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Ten foreign citizens to receive Order of the Polar Star
His Majesty The King has today decided on the recommendation of the Government Offices to present Royal Orders of Knighthood to ten foreign citizens.
Published · Press release from Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Prime Minister's Office
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Joint donor statement on Humanitarian Access in Sudan
Joint donor statement on Humanitarian Access in Sudan by the UK, USAID, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, Netherlands, Ireland, Switzerland, Canada and the European Commissioner for Crisis Management.
Published · Statement from Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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Nordic-Baltic foreign ministers visit Ukraine
On 16 October 2024, the Nordic-Baltic countries’ foreign ministers visited Odesa, Ukraine. The visit took place against the backdrop of intensified Russian attacks against Ukraine resulting in further loss of lives, injuries and widespread destruction. The needs are immense, especially within the energy sector, as Ukraine prepares for its third winter since Russia’s full-scale invasion. The Nordic-Baltic countries are united in their unwavering commitment to supporting Ukraine. During the visit, a substantial Nordic-Baltic winter package was announced in response to Ukraine’s most pressing needs, including energy, social infrastructure and humanitarian support. The support aims to alleviate the suffering caused by Russia’s attacks by contributing to basic needs such as heating and clean water during the cold winter months.
Published · Press release from Maria Malmer Stenergard, Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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Strategy for peace, security and stabilisation 2024–2028
Sweden’s strategy for peace, security and stabilisation is a part of the governance of Sweden’s collective development, foreign and security policy. This strategy will contribute to conflict management and conflict prevention with a view to improving development opportunities and reducing humanitarian needs.
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Nordic-Baltic foreign ministers to visit Moldova
On 15 October 2024, the Nordic-Baltic countries’ foreign ministers will travel to Moldova. The visit comes ahead of the concurrent presidential elections and referendum on Moldova’s future relations with the European Union on 20 October. The Nordic-Baltic ministers are showing support for Moldova’s reforms and resilience in the face of intensifying hybrid attacks, and will share their experiences of membership and close relations with the European Union.
Published · Press release from Maria Malmer Stenergard, Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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EU statement on recent attacks against UNIFIL
Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on recent attacks against UNIFIL.
Published · Statement from Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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Government signs letter in support of UN Secretary-General's mandate
On 10 October, the Swedish Government signed a letter together with its Nordic neighbours and a large number of other countries in a show of support for UN Secretary-General António Guterres to be able to operate in all UN Member States. This is in response to the Israeli Foreign Minister declaring the UN Secretary-General persona non grata.
Published · Article from Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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State Visit to Singapore
Their Majesties The King and Queen of Sweden will pay a State Visit to Singapore on 19–21 November 2024 at the invitation of President Tharman Shanmugaratnam of the Republic of Singapore.
Published · Press release from Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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EU introduces new sanctions regime against Russian hybrid activity
The EU decided on 8 October to introduce a new sanctions regime in response to Russia’s destabilising activities. The sanctions aim to counter Russia’s hybrid activity against the EU, its Member States and international partners.
Published · Press release from Maria Malmer Stenergard, Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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Embassy of Sweden back in Beirut, Lebanon
The Government decided on 2 October to resume embassy operations in Beirut, Lebanon. The Embassy is now in place.
Published · Press release from Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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Swedish contribution to NATO’s deterrence and defence in 2025
The Government today presented a government bill to the Riksdag with proposals on how Sweden will contribute to NATO’s overall deterrence and defence in the North Atlantic area in 2025.
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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.
Published · Updated · International development cooperation strategies from Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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EU statement on Iran
Iran: Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the EU on the Iranian attack against Israel
Published · Statement from Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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Latvia’s Minister for Defence Andris Sprūds will visit Sweden
On Friday 4 October, Minister for Defence Pål Jonson and Minister for Foreign Affairs Maria Malmer Stenergard will receive Latvia’s Minister for Defence Andris Sprūds at the South Skåne Regiment (P 7) in Revingehed.
Published · Press release from Maria Malmer Stenergard, Pål Jonson, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Defence
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Indo-Pacific region increasingly important in a turbulent world
Security in the Euro-Atlantic and Indo-Pacific regions is becoming increasingly interlinked. The Government is now presenting a defence policy direction for cooperation between Sweden and countries in the Indo-Pacific region.
Published · Press release from Pål Jonson, Ministry of Defence
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Minister for Foreign Affairs takes part in strategic dialogue between Canada and Nordic countries
On 27–29 September, Minister for Foreign Affairs Maria Malmer Stenergard is taking part in a Canada-Nordic strategic dialogue.
Published · Press release from Maria Malmer Stenergard, Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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Sweden's National Statement at the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly
National Statement at the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) delivered by Minister for Foreign Affairs Maria Malmer Stenergard on behalf of Sweden. New York, September 2024. Check against delivery.
Published · Speech from Maria Malmer Stenergard, Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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Joint Statement on Ukraine Energy Sector Support
The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America and the G7+ Group on Ukraine Energy Sector Support on the occasion of their fifth Ministerial Meeting on the margins of the 79th United Nations General Assembly, September 23, 2024.
Published · Statement from Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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Minister for Foreign Affairs Maria Malmer Stenergard and Minister for International Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade Benjamin Dousa met their Finnish counterparts at Swedish-Finnish government meeting
On 16 September, the Swedish Government received the Government of Finland for a joint government meeting. The aim was to further strengthen the deep cooperation between the two countries. It also provided an opportunity for the Ministry for Foreign Affairs’ two new ministers to welcome their Finnish counterparts for the first time. Support to Ukraine and support to innovative scale-ups were the focus.
Published · Article from Benjamin Dousa, Maria Malmer Stenergard, Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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Official visit to Türkiye cancelled
Due to technical issues with Sweden’s state aircraft, Minister for Foreign Affairs Maria Malmer Stenergard and Minister for Justice Gunnar Strömmer were unfortunately re-directed back to Stockholm, Arlanda. This was purely a safety measure and neither passengers nor crew were in danger.