Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs

The law adopted yesterday by Ukraine’s Parliament raises serious concerns about the independence of Ukraine’s anti-corruption institutions. Ukraine has made important progress fighting corruption in the past decade – staying the course is essential. Sweden remains a strong…

Sweden will host continued trade negotiations between the United States and the People’s Republic of China early next week. The two countries’ willingness to meet here to try to reach an agreement is a positive development. The discussions primarily concern relations between…

A clear joint message by 🇦🇺🇦🇹🇧🇪🇨🇦🇩🇰🇪🇪🇫🇮🇫🇷🇮🇸🇮🇪🇮🇹🇯🇵🇱🇻🇱🇹🇱🇺🇳🇱🇳🇿🇳🇴🇵🇱🇵🇹🇸🇮🇪🇸🇸🇪🇨🇭🇬🇧🇪🇺 on the urgent need to end the civilian suffering in Gaza. The restrictions on the flow of aid must immediately be lifted, all the hostages be released and a negotiated ceasefire be put in place. We also…

I welcome the recent signing of the Declaration of Principles between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the AFC/M23 in Doha. I warmly commend Qatar’s steadfast leadership and mediation efforts. I encourage the parties to pursue a comprehensive peace agreement with…

Deeply appalled by findings in 7th @osce_odihr interim report on Russia’s continued violations of IHL & human rights in 🇺🇦. Monitoring & 90 testimonies expose sexual violence, torture & other violations. ODIHR’s work is vital for documentation & accountability. #StandWithUkraine

🇸🇪 is committed to support @IntlCrimCourt on delivering reparative justice to victims of the most serious crimes. Our latest contribution of €1,2 million makes Sweden the largest donor to date to the @TFV_FPV. ➡️: bit.ly/SE_DonationTFV 🧵1/3

Sweden is committed to countering the development, proliferation and use of chemical and biological weapons. As a proud member of the Australia Group, Sweden supports coordinated efforts to ensure the legitimate trade of sensitive dual-use items for peaceful uses while…

Happy Tornedalians’ Day! Tornedalians are one of Sweden’s five national minorities and Meänkieli is one of Sweden’s five national minority languages.

I welcome President Trump’s important decision to make it possible to deliver more advanced weapons to Ukraine and to significantly increase the economic pressure on Russia. As one of the biggest donors to Ukraine, and together with our NATO allies, Sweden will continue to…

Together with several European Foreign Ministers and @kajakallas, I have issued a statement regarding the deteriorating situation in Georgia. The recent imprisonment and detention of the leaders of Georgian opposition – as well as arbitrary arrests and increasing repression of…

The Swedish government is proud for its current commitments to The Vaccine Alliance @Gavi that amounts to 2,5 billion SEK through IFFIm for the period 2021–2030. Sweden is a strong and committed partner to Gavi and its leadership and will support implementation of proposed…

Today, on the International Day of Reflection and Commemoration of the 1995 genocide in Srebrenica, I extend my heartfelt sympathy and solidarity to the victims, survivors, families, and friends grieving for their loved ones. Let us honour the memory of the victims by striving…

Today, we honour and remember the victims of the Srebrenica genocide in July 1995. Our thoughts are with everyone who was killed, the survivors and those who lost their loved ones. We will not accept denial. We must not forget. #Srebrenica30

Strength in unity. Our support to Ukraine is unwavering. Clear message at a meeting with the Coalition of the Willing today.

91 % of Swedes support a Ukrainian EU-membership. Highest support in Europe. Proud and encouraged. Ukraine can count on Sweden on every step of the way to joining the EU. At Ukraine Recovery Conference in Rome with @MartaKosEU and @StefanishynaO

In a significant ruling today, the European Court of Human Rights establishes that Russia has committed multiple, flagrant and unprecedented human rights violations in Ukraine. Sweden participated in the case in order to hold Russia accountable for its crimes.

Swedish support to Ukraine’s IT expertise – a key contribution to the country’s resilience, reconstruction and path to the EU. 🇸🇪🇺🇦🇪🇺 Sweden is supporting the further development of Ukraine’s IT expertise in public administration, civil society and the IT sector, including…

Sweden is increasing its support to Ukraine. 🇸🇪🇺🇦 Last year, Ukraine was subjected to more than 4 315 cyber incidents – an average of 12 per day. The attacks originate primarily from Russia and are directed at targets such as central government functions and basic civil services…

Sweden is contributing SEK 8.2 billion to the World Bank's International Development Association (IDA) @WBG_IDA - part of a record-breaking replenishment that will enable USD 100 billion to go on reforms, investment and development in the world’s low-income countries. An…

The Öresund Bridge celebrates 25 years – a milestone for integration, business and Nordic cooperation. The King and Queen, @Rosencrantz_J and @andreas_carlson participated in the celebrations. The bridge is more than infrastructure – it is a bridge between people and…