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World Bank to establish crisis facility for Ukraine and other countries affected by the war
The World Bank Board of Executive Directors approved the recommendation to establish a Crisis Facility for the International Development Association. This Facility is a funding programme for Ukraine, Moldova and the poorest countries affected by the war in Ukraine. Sweden has been a driving force in this work. The Swedish Government assumed a leading role at an early stage with Minister for International Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade Johan Forssell’s announcement of SEK 600 million in assistance to Ukraine and Moldova in December 2022.
Published · Press release from Johan Forssell , Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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Sweden supports relocation of WHO office in solidarity with Ukraine
Sweden and the majority of World Health Organization (WHO) Member States in the WHO European Region have decided to relocate the WHO European Office for the Prevention and Control of Noncommunicable Diseases from Moscow to Copenhagen. The decision was taken in support of Ukraine and enables the WHO to continue its work fighting noncommunicable diseases in Europe.
Published · Press release from Jakob Forssmed , Johan Forssell , Ministry for Foreign Affairs , Ministry of Health and Social Affairs
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Minister for International Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade Johan Forssell's speech at the European Humanitarian Forum 2023
Opening remarks by Swedish Minister for International Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade Johan Forssell at the European Humanitarian Forum on 20 March 2023 in Brussels. Check against delivery.
Published · Speech from Johan Forssell , Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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State Secretary for International Development Cooperation Diana Janse's speech at the European Humanitarian Forum 2023
Closing remarks by Swedish State Secretary for International Development Cooperation Diana Janse at the European Humanitarian Forum on 21 March 2023 in Brussels. Check against delivery.
Published · Speech from Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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Minister for Foreign Affairs Tobias Billström's speech at the European Humanitarian Forum 2023
Speech by Minister for Foreign Affairs Tobias Billström at the European Humanitarian Forum on 20 March in Brussels. Check against delivery.
Published · Speech from Tobias Billström , Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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Sweden to host Transatlantic Ministerial Meeting in May
The fourth EU-US Trade and Technology Council (TTC) meeting will be held in Luleå on 30-31 May as part of the Swedish Presidency of the Council of the European Union.
Published · Press release from Johan Forssell , Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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EU and international donors’ pledge €7 billion in support of the people in Türkiye and Syria following the recent devastating earthquakes
Today, a total of €7 billion were pledged by the international community at the ‘Together for the people of Türkiye and Syria’ International Donors’ Conference, co-hosted by the President of the European Union, Ursula von der Leyen, and by the Prime Minister of Sweden, Ulf Kristersson, for the Swedish Presidency of the Council.
Published · Press release from Ulf Kristersson , Prime Minister's Office
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EUR 45 million in Swedish support to those affected by the earthquakes in Türkiye and Syria
Today, Monday 20 March, the Swedish Presidency of the Council of the EU and the European Commission hosted an International Donors’ Conference in support of the people affected by the earthquakes in Türkiye and Syria. At the Conference, Sweden presented its total support of approximately EUR 45 million. Pledges made at the Conference totalled approximately EUR 7 billion.
Published · Press release from Johan Forssell , Ulf Kristersson , Ministry for Foreign Affairs , Prime Minister's Office
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Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson and Minister for International Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade Johan Forssell to attend donors’ conference in Brussels
On Monday 20 March, Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson and Minister for International Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade Johan Forssell will attend the international donors’ conference in Brussels. The Swedish Presidency of the Council of the EU initiated the donors’ conference to help the people in Türkiye and Syria affected by the earthquakes.
Published · Press release from Johan Forssell , Ulf Kristersson , Ministry for Foreign Affairs , Prime Minister's Office
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Focus on global challenges when Swedish EU Presidency hosts European Humanitarian Forum
On 20–21 March, the Swedish Presidency of the Council of the EU and the European Commission will co-host the European Humanitarian Forum in Brussels. The Forum brings together decision-makers and key actors from the humanitarian community with the aim of strengthening the EU’s role as a humanitarian actor. The Forum will be chaired by Minister for International Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade Johan Forssell.
Published · Press release from Johan Forssell , Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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International Donors’ Conference – Together for the people in Türkiye and Syria
Earthquakes: The European Commission and the Swedish Council Presidency will host an International Donors’ Conference in support of the people in Türkiye and Syria on 20 March in Brussels.
Published · Press release from Johan Forssell , Ulf Kristersson , Ministry for Foreign Affairs , Prime Minister's Office
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Sweden provides almost EUR 11 million in support to women and girls in Ukraine and Moldova
This support is intended to strengthen the two countries’ efforts to meet the humanitarian needs of women and girls and promote their opportunities and rights in both the short and the long term. The support will be channelled through the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and UN Women.
Published · Press release from Johan Forssell , Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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The Swedish Government is donating 722 000 million COVID-19 vaccine doses to low- and middle-income countries
The Government has decided to donate 722 000 doses of the Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine to the COVAX global vaccine initiative. Sweden has thereby donated more than 15 million doses and contributed more than SEK 2 billion to global vaccination efforts against COVID-19.
Published · Press release from Johan Forssell , Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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Swedish-led pledging event raised almost USD 1.2 billion for life-saving assistance in Yemen
On 27 February, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Nations hosted a high-level pledging event for the humanitarian crisis in Yemen. Minister for International Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade Johan Forssell, UN Secretary-General António Guterres and Head of the Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs Ignazio Cassis hosted the event, which raised almost USD 1.2 billion for life-saving assistance. Sweden pledged more than USD 25 million.
Published · Press release from Johan Forssell , Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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Government allocating additional SEK 520 million in support to Ukraine
As part of the Government’s clear prioritisation of Ukraine, yet another extensive Swedish support package is being allocated to the country. The support focuses on humanitarian operations and Ukraine’s energy sector.
Published · Press release from Johan Forssell , Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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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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Government measures in response to earthquake in Türkiye
The Government is taking swift and resolute action in response to the earthquake that hit Türkiye and northern Syria today, through support measures and in its role as holder of the Presidency of the Council of the EU.
Published · Press release, Webcast from Carl-Oskar Bohlin , Johan Forssell , Ministry for Foreign Affairs , Ministry of Defence
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Press conference with Minister for Civil Defence Carl-Oskar Bohlin, Minister for International Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade Johan Forssell and Director General for the Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency (MSB) Charlotte Petri Gornitzka
On Monday 6 February at 17.00, Minister for Civil Defence Carl-Oskar Bohlin, Minister for International Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade Johan Forssell and Director General for the Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency (MSB) Charlotte Petri Gornitzka will hold a joint press conference on Swedens support to Türkiye and Syria.
Published · Press release, Webcast from Carl-Oskar Bohlin , Johan Forssell , Ministry for Foreign Affairs , Ministry of Defence
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Speech by State Secretary Diana Janse at the launch of IDEA's report on EU external democracy action
Speech delivered by Diana Janse, State Secretary to Minister for International Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade, at the launch of IDEA's report on EU external democracy action in Brussels on 31 January 2023. Check against delivery.
Published · Speech from Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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Government contributes to improved nuclear safety in Ukraine
Today, 26 January, the Government has decided to provide further support to Ukraine. This support aims to improve nuclear safety and electricity supply in Ukraine by funding the work of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). The support amounts to a total of SEK 20 million in 2023.
Published · Press release from Johan Forssell , Ministry for Foreign Affairs