Swedish and Finnish Governments to hold joint meeting in Stockholm

The aim of the joint meeting is to expand on our close ties and strengthen our bilateral, regional and international cooperation. At the meeting, the Governments will discuss the deteriorated security situation in Europe, its consequences for preparedness in the EU and cooperation within NATO, including supporting Ukraine.

They will also discuss enhanced cooperation on law enforcement, expansion of the future’s fossil-free energy supply, joint actions to strengthen the countries’ competitiveness – particularly within research and innovation and cultural exchange – and the countries’ attractiveness as tourist destinations.

The two Prime Ministers will sign a declaration on Swedish–Finnish cooperation.

“Finland is Sweden’s closest partner and there is no other country that we share such strong historical, cultural and personal ties with. Sweden and Finland will soon celebrate 30 years as EU Member States and, as of six months ago, we are both NATO Allies. This meeting is an opportunity to further strengthen the ties between our countries,” says Mr Kristersson.

In conjunction with the joint meeting, Mr Kristersson and Mr Orpo will hold a joint press conference at 14.30 on 16 September at Rosenbad. The press conference will be held in Swedish and Finnish, and will be simultaneously interpreted.

Following the press conference, the Prime Ministers will take part in a seminar hosted by the Confederation of Swedish Enterprise and the Confederation of Finnish Industries, with a focus on how to jointly strengthen Sweden’s, Finland’s and the EU’s competitiveness at 15.15 on 16 September.

Journalist accreditation

Reporters can obtain accreditation for the press conference at 14.30 and the seminar at 15.15. Photographers can also obtain accreditation for a photo opportunity with the Governments at Rosenbad.

Journalists who have registered in advance can attend the press conference in the Press Centre at Rosenbad. Journalists enter via Drottninggatan 1. Admittance will begin at 14.00. Participation is subject to available space.

Advance registration to the press conference and photo opportunity is required by 17.00 on 15 September via email to Oscar Samuelsson (see press contact below). State your name, editorial office, role (reporter or photographer) and the sessions that you wish to attend. Please attach a copy of your press credentials.

The business seminar will take place at the Confederation of Swedish Enterprise premises at Storgatan 19. Accreditation is done via email to Cornelia Crutze (see press contact below).

Joint visits

In connection with the Finish Government Visit, several joint visits in the Stockholm area will take place in the afternoon. Media representatives are welcome to attend these visits. For registration, please contact each Minister’s respective Press Secretary.

Please see the list of visits here

Photographs

Photographs for editorial purposes will be published throughout the day on the Government’s image bank.
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