International content
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Agreement with United States promotes cancer research
Sweden and the US have entered into a bilateral cooperation agreement on cancer research and care. The agreement builds on the cooperation agreement that the two countries concluded in 2016 with the aim of accelerating research results through increased exchange.
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Renewed partnership with United States strengthens Sweden’s development cooperation
Sweden and the US are entering into a renewed development cooperation partnership through an agreement between the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida) and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). The areas of focus include enhanced cooperation to promote sustainable development models, based on strengthened local ownership in close cooperation with the private sector.
Published · Press release from Johan Forssell, Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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National Statement delivered by Minister for Gender Equality and Working Life Paulina Brandberg at the 68th Session of the Commission on Status of Women
National Statement delivered by Minister for Gender Equality and Working Life Paulina Brandberg, at the 68th Session of the Commission on Status of Women, New York, 12 March 2024. Check against delivery.
Published · Speech from Paulina Brandberg, Ministry of Employment
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HRH Crown Princess Victoria visits Bangladesh with Minister for International Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade Johan Forssell
The visit to Bangladesh will take place on 18–21 March on the occasion of HRH The Crown Princess’s role as Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). UNDP Assistant Secretary General Ulrika Modéer will also take part.
Published · Press release from Johan Forssell, Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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Swedish flag raised at NATO headquarters
On Monday 11 March, Sweden’s flag was raised at NATO headquarters in Brussels. Together with Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson, a number of Ministers of the Swedish Government also took part. HRH Crown Princess Victoria, Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces Micael Bydén and the leaders of the Social Democrats, Sweden Democrats and Centre Party were in attendance as well.
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Statement by the UN LGBTI Core Group by Minister for Gender Equality and Working Life Paulina Brandberg, at the 68th Session of the Commission on Status of Women
Statement by Minister for Gender Equality and Working Life Paulina Brandberg, at the 68th Session of the Commission on Status of Women, New York, 11 March 2024. Check against delivery.
Published · Speech from Paulina Brandberg, Ministry of Employment
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Joint statement on principles for development of future 6G policies
Sweden has signed a joint statement on principles for the development of the future 6G policies. The statement was presented on 27 February 2024 in connection with the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. It includes an agreement on common principles that will guide research and development of future 6G policies both domestically and internationally.
Published · Press release from Erik Slottner, Johan Forssell, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Finance
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Sweden concludes agreement with France on fighting organised crime
Gang criminality and other forms of serious crime are major societal problems in both Sweden and France. Together, Sweden and France are now intensifying their efforts in the fight against organised crime. A new agreement will present new possibilities for closer cooperation in several areas.
Published · Press release from Gunnar Strömmer, Ministry of Justice
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Speech by Minister for Climate and the Environment Romina Pourmokhtari, at UNEA-6
Speech by Minister for Climate and the Environment Romina Pourmokhtari, at UNEA-6 in Nairobi, Thursday 29 February 2024. Check against delivery.
Published · Speech from Romina Pourmokhtari, Ministry of Climate and Enterprise
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Minister for Climate and the Environment attending UNEA-6 in Nairobi
Minister for Climate and the Environment Romina Pourmokhtari is attending the sixth session of the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA-6) in Nairobi on 27–29 February. Items on Ms Pourmokhtari’s agenda include climate change, plastic pollution, circular economy and threats to biodiversity.
Published · Press release from Romina Pourmokhtari, Ministry of Climate and Enterprise
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Hungary to purchase four Gripen aircraft from Sweden
On 23 February, Sweden and Hungary entered into an agreement under which Hungary will purchase four new Gripen aircraft from Sweden. The agreement was signed when Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson and Minister for Defence Pål Jonson visited Budapest.
Published · Updated · Press release from Pål Jonson, Ulf Kristersson, Ministry of Defence, Prime Minister's Office
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"The NB8 visit to India focuses on cooperation and trust"
Opinion piece, The Hindu, 24 February 2024, by Lars Løkke Rasmussen, Minister for Foreign Affairs, Denmark, Margus Tsahkna, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Estonia, Elina Valtonen, Minister for Foreign Affairs, Finland, Bjarni Benediktsson, Minister for Foreign Affairs, Iceland, Krišjānis Kariņš, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Latvia, Gabrielius Landsbergis, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Lithuania, Espen Barth Eide, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Norway, Tobias Billström, Minister for Foreign Affairs, Sweden
Published · Opinion piece from Tobias Billström, Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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Sweden will continue to support Ukraine for as long as it takes
Today, two years have passed since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The Swedish Government considers support to Ukraine in the coming years to be its foremost foreign policy task. Sweden will continue to provide political, humanitarian, military and financial support to Ukraine for as long as it takes.
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Thirteenth package of sanctions against Russia adopted
The EU has adopted its 13th package of sanctions against Russia, focusing on companies in the Russian arms industry. With this package, there are now more than 2 000 names on the list of individuals and entities subject to sanctions.
Published · Press release from Tobias Billström, Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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Minister for Foreign Affairs Tobias Billström to travel to New Delhi for Nordic Baltic Participation in the Raisina Dialogue
On 21-23 February, Minister for Foreign Affairs Tobias Billström will visit New Delhi in the company of Nordic Baltic colleagues to attend the annual Raisina Dialogue. The trip will be undertaken jointly within the framework of the Nordic Baltic cooperation, the NB8. This is the second year in a row that Minister Billström will attend the Raisina Dialogue.
Published · Press release from Tobias Billström, Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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Minister for Foreign Affairs Tobias Billström to visit Bengaluru
On 20 February, Mr Billström will visit Bengaluru (formerly Bangalore), India. The agenda includes meetings with representatives of Karnataka State, discussions with Swedish and Indian companies on digitalisation and new technologies, addressing the Confederation of Indian Industry and a visit to the Indian Space Research Organisation.
Published · Press release from Tobias Billström, Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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Development assistance for a new era – freedom, empowerment and sustainable growth
The reform agenda for development assistance was presented on 14 December 2023. It outlines the new direction for Swedish development assistance.
Published · Report from Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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Sweden takes its seat in international donor coordination platform for Ukraine’s reconstruction
On 14 February, Sweden was welcomed as a new member of the Steering Committee of the Multi-agency Donor Coordination Platform for Ukraine.
Published · Press release from Johan Forssell, Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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Focus on green transition and AI as Minister for International Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade Johan Forssell visits California with Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel
The visit to California will take place on 19–22 February together with Their Royal Highnesses Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel. A business delegation led by the Royal Swedish Academy of Engineering Sciences in cooperation with Business Sweden will also take part. Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel’s official visit is taking place at the request of the Government. The aim is to broaden and develop relations with California in the areas of innovation, green transition and emerging technologies, with a focus on artificial intelligence (AI). The new Swedish Consulate-General in San Francisco will also be inaugurated in connection with the visit.
Published · Press release from Johan Forssell, Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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This is the Ministry of Health and Social Affairs
Brochure in pdf format that presents the Department of Social Affairs' areas of responsibility, organization and management.