SWEDEN, June 11 - The Government has decided to contribute aircraft to NATO Air Policing. The Swedish Armed Forces will thus have leeway to provide aircraft in the near future to carry out aerial surveillance under NATO’s command. Sweden is now integrating …
SWEDEN, June 7 - Sweden’s strategy for civilian crisis management and peace promotion is a part of the governance of Sweden’s collective development, foreign and security policy. The strategy will contribute to strengthening the multilateral organisations …
SWEDEN, June 7 - The Government has adopted a new regional strategy for the Syria crisis. It comprises SEK 880 million over three years and is being implemented by Sida. Sweden’s engagement is aimed at supporting the Syrian population in Syria, Syrian …
SWEDEN, June 7 - “This a show of strength for Sweden and reaffirms how attractive our country is as a place to invest. These investments will increase our competitiveness and innovation capacity, and pave the way for further investments,” says Mr …
SWEDEN, June 5 - On 6–7 June, Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson will receive NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg. The programme includes National Day celebrations at Skansen, bilateral talks and a visit to the Swedish Armed Forces. Place: The Swedish …
SWEDEN, June 5 - The European Union gives its full support to the comprehensive roadmap presented by President Biden, that would lead to an enduring ceasefire in Gaza, the release of all hostages and a surge of humanitarian assistance to Gaza. The EU …
SWEDEN, June 4 - Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Iceland and Norway are part of the Nordic Defence Cooperation (NORDEFCO). This cooperation started in 2009 and primarily aims to increase the countries’ defence capabilities and enhance possibilities to take …
SWEDEN, June 4 - Young people’s use of mobile phones at school negatively affects their performance. This was the theme when Minister for Schools Lotta Edholm took part in a seminar organised by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development ( …
SWEDEN, June 3 - On 3 June, Minister for International Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade Johan Forssell presented the Government’s 2023 Cultural and Creative Industries Export Prize. The Prize has been awarded since 2017 and the winner is chosen …
SWEDEN, June 3 - The Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF) is once again increasing its presence in the Baltic Sea and the North Atlantic to help protect critical underwater infrastructure. The JEF is a defence partnership between ten northern European …
SWEDEN, May 31 - During the Summit, Sweden, Norway, and Iceland signed bilateral agreements on security cooperation with Ukraine. Now all the Nordic countries have signed such agreements. “Ukraine can count on continued strong support from the Nordic …
SWEDEN, May 31 - We are at a critical juncture in Ukraine’s struggle to defend itself against Russia’s full-scale war of aggression. We, the leaders of the Nordic countries, jointly reaffirm our countries’ unwavering commitment to Ukraine’s sovereignty, …
SWEDEN, May 31 - Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson hosted a Nordic-Ukrainian Summit in Stockholm today, with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and the heads of state and government of the other Nordic countries taking part. The declaration adopted …
SWEDEN, May 31 - Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson and Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy have signed an agreement on bilateral security cooperation between Sweden and Ukraine. The agreement is based on Sweden’s overall military and civil support to …
SWEDEN, May 31 - Sweden and Canada have long enjoyed excellent relations that are now further enhanced by virtue of Sweden’s NATO membership and the altered international situation. The agenda included priority issues within NATO, the importance of …
SWEDEN, May 31 - Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is in Sweden to take part in a Nordic-Ukrainian Summit hosted by Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson. Mr Zelenskyy will take part in the Summit with Mr Kristersson, Finland’s President Alexander Stubb, …
SWEDEN, May 31 - Excellencies, distinguished guests, dear friends and partners, It is a great pleasure to be here today, celebrating Africa Day together with you. I thank Ambassador Sele and all African Heads of Mission in Stockholm for extending this …
SWEDEN, May 30 - On 30–31 May, Mr Billström will take part in an informal meeting of NATO Ministers of Foreign Affairs in Prague. “This informal NATO ministerial meeting is an important opportunity to prepare for the NATO Summit in July. We will discuss …
SWEDEN, May 30 - Good morning everyone, Thank you for the introduction, Bonnie, It is a true pleasure for me to be here today and an honour to open the 29ᵗʰ Stockholm China Forum. It is the first time I attend, but I’ve heard from many - including my …
SWEDEN, May 29 - I am very concerned that Israeli tanks have reached the centre of Rafah. There is a great risk that this will lead to more civilian deaths and a deterioration in the humanitarian situation. The ICJ has urged Israel to immediately halt its …
