Content about foreign and security policy
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Sweden's National Statement at the 78th Session of the United Nations General Assembly
National Statement at the 78th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) delivered by Minister for Foreign Affairs Tobias Billström on behalf of Sweden. New York, September 2023 Check against delivery
Published · Speech from Tobias Billström, Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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Ministers to attend opening session of UN General Assembly in New York
On 18–26 September, several high-level meetings will be held in connection with the opening of the 78th session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA) at the UN Headquarters in New York. Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson, Minister for Foreign Affairs Tobias Billström, Minister for International Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade Johan Forssell and Minister for Health Care Acko Ankarberg Johansson will attend.
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State Visit from France
On 24–25 October, the President of the French Republic, Emmanuel Macron, together with his wife Brigitte Macron, will pay a State Visit to Sweden at the invitation of HM the King.
Published · Press release from Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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US congressional delegation visits Sweden
On Friday 1 September, Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson and Minister for Foreign Affairs Tobias Billström received a congressional delegation from the United States House of Representatives. The delegation included members of both the Republican and Democratic parties and was led by Republican Michael McCaul, Chair of the House Foreign Affairs Committee. The visit aimed to follow up on the NATO Summit in Vilnius, Sweden’s forthcoming membership of NATO and the continued support to Ukraine.
Published · Article from Tobias Billström, Ulf Kristersson, Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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Press briefing with Minister for Foreign Affairs Tobias Billström and US Congress members
Tomorrow, Friday 1 September, Tobias Billström will hold a press briefing together with members of the United States Congress. Alongside the visiting Congress members, Mr Billström will discuss Sweden’s forthcoming NATO membership and the continued support to Ukraine.
Published · Press release from Tobias Billström, Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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Special envoy for international cyber issues
The Government has appointed Andrés Jato as special envoy for international cyber issues. Cyber issues are becoming increasingly important to foreign and security policy. The Government is now strengthening the Swedish Foreign Service’s ability to advance these issues
Published · Press release from Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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Finland’s Prime Minister to visit Sweden
On Friday 25 August 2023, Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson will receive Finland’s Prime Minister Petteri Orpo. The meeting will focus on the security situation, including EU support to Ukraine, competitiveness and the green transition. There will be photo opportunities, and a joint press conference will be held in conjunction with the meeting.
Published · Press release, Webcast from Ulf Kristersson, Prime Minister's Office
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Swedish Security Service raises terror threat level
The Swedish Security Service has raised the terrorist threat level from level 3 (‘elevated’) to level 4 (‘high’) on a 5-level scale. In light of the deteriorating security situation, the Government is working intensively and constantly to take the necessary measures.
Published · Article from Gunnar Strömmer, Ministry of Justice
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Review of Public Order Act to strengthen Sweden’s security
The Government has decided to appoint an Inquiry Chair to examine whether Sweden’s security could be considered when examining permit applications and setting conditions for public gatherings under the Public Order Act.
Published · Press release from Gunnar Strömmer, Ministry of Justice
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Statement from the Prime Minister’s Office
Statement by Sweden’s National Security Adviser Henrik Landerholm on the worsened security situation, 13 August.
Published · Statement from Prime Minister's Office
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Minister for Foreign Affairs hosted a dialogue with OIC ambassadors
On 4 August, Minister for Foreign Affairs Tobias Billström hosted a dialogue with ambassadors of OIC Member States at the Ministry for Foreign Affairs. The dialogue took place against the backdrop of repeated burnings of copies of holy scriptures and the resolution adopted by the OIC Member States at the Extraordinary Session of the Council of Foreign ministers of the OIC.
Published · Article from Tobias Billström, Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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Government in proactive dialogue with faith communities
In light of the recent developments, Minister for Social Affairs and Public Health Jakob Forssmed and Minister for Foreign Affairs Tobias Billström invited representatives of faith communities to a discussion to listen to their views and thoughts on recent events.
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EU imposes new sanctions against Belarus
Ahead of the anniversary of the August 2020 presidential election in Belarus, the EU is imposing new sanctions in response to the increased domestic repression in the country. The measures are also in response to Belarus’s support for Russia’s aggression against Ukraine.
Published · Press release from Tobias Billström, Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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New measures to strengthen Sweden’s security
Due to the serious security situation, there is greater need for control over who is attempting to enter Sweden and for what purposes. The Government has therefore decided to expand the mandate of the Police to intensify internal border control. This was announced at a press conference yesterday by Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson and Minister for Justice Gunnar Strömmer.
Published · Press release from Gunnar Strömmer, Ulf Kristersson, Ministry of Justice, Prime Minister's Office
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Statement by Minister for Foreign Affairs Tobias Billström
Statement by Minister for Foreign Affairs Tobias Billström ahead of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation foreign ministers meeting on 31 July.
Published · Statement from Tobias Billström, Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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Government agencies tasked with developing and intensifying counter-terrorism efforts to strengthen Sweden’s security
The reactions following the burning of copies of the Quran have led to a deteriorating security situation. The Government has therefore decided to task several government agencies with strengthening Sweden’s ability to prevent, avert and impede terrorism and violent extremism.
Published · Press release from Gunnar Strömmer, Ministry of Justice
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Minister for Foreign Affairs Tobias Billström informs Riksdag parties about Government’s work
The Swedish Government is engaged in intensive efforts following recent events, including the storming of the Swedish Embassy in Baghdad. Today, Minister for Foreign Affairs Tobias Billström met with the Riksdag parties in the Committee on Foreign Affairs to provide information about the ongoing work, which is ultimately about the safety and security of the Swedish people.
Published · Article from Tobias Billström, Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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U.S.-Nordic Leaders’ Summit in Helsinki, 13 July 2023
On 13 July 2023, the Presidents of Finland and the United States and the Prime Ministers of Denmark, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden met in Helsinki for the third U.S.-Nordic Leaders’ Summit. Building on the previous meetings in the same format, the leaders reconfirmed the strong U.S.-Nordic partnership and the intensifying cooperation between their countries, focusing on security, the environment, technology and society.
Published · Press release from Ulf Kristersson, Prime Minister's Office
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Deeper bilateral defence cooperation between Finland and Sweden
Finland’s new Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen visited Sweden on Thursday 6 July to meet with Minister for Defence Pål Jonson. The ministers discussed matters such as Sweden’s upcoming accession to NATO and Sweden’s and Finland’s continued support to Ukraine.
Published · Article from Pål Jonson, Ministry of Defence