Today, I visited president Macron in Paris to kick-start the Swedish EU-presidency. 🇸🇪 and 🇫🇷 share a longstanding partnership. For European democracy and the rule of law. Also how to tackle European challenges on energy, green transition and security. Thank you Mr president!
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Thank you . The Swedish Presidency will prioritise continued economic and military support for Ukraine, as well as support for Ukraine’s path towards the EU.
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Congratulations to @SwedishPM on the start of @Sweden2023EU. I wish successful implementation of the priorities of the Presidency! We’re expecting further practical steps on the path of
’s integration into the EU. #UnitedWithUkraine
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Sweden is increasing support for Ukraine’s defence. Meeting today in Riga with partners from the Joint Expeditionary Force. 🇸🇪 announced additional 200 million SEK through the 🇬🇧-led International Support Fund for Ukraine, to strengthen 🇺🇦 military capabilities. #JEFtogether
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Congratulations Argentina! 🇦🇷 🏆 Impressive win in the World Cup!
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Historic first #EUASEAN Summit today. Common ground in upholding the rules-based international order, tackling security challenges, and strengthening trade and connectivity between Europe and Southeast Asia.
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Strengthened cooperation between the EU and Western Balkans makes us all safer, stronger and better equipped to meet our geopolitical challenges, safeguard long-term growth and competitiveness.
Important meeting in Tirana today with European colleagues.
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EU agreement on oil price cap is an important step to weaken Russia’s revenues.
Existential for Europe to increase pressure as Russia continues its illegal war and brutal killings of innocent people in Ukraine.
Key task for Sweden’s upcoming EU Presidency.
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A top priority for the new government is to increase military and humanitarian support for Ukraine. Appreciate our close contacts with the Ukrainian leadership. Today a valuable discussion with PM on the latest developments and 🇸🇪 steadfast commitment to 🇺🇦
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government's new "winter package" of nearly $338 mln is a great contribution to our victory. Discussed with @SwedishPM restoring
energy infrastructure, joining
& post-war reconstruction. Grateful for the equipment that is already helping to restore the power grid.
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Proud to announce that Sweden will provide 100 million SEK to the #GrainfromUkraine initiative via . Important for Ukraine’s agricultural sector and in response to the global food crisis. Thank you for your leadership. We continue to enhance 🇺🇦🇸🇪 cooperation.
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I welcome today’s agreement to continue the Black Sea Grain Initiative. Thank you and for the important efforts of the UN and Türkiye. Continued implementation is paramount for both Ukraine and global food security.
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Sweden is significantly increasing our support to Ukraine’s freedom, sovereignty and territorial integrity. Today we announced the largest 🇸🇪 military and humanitarian support packages to 🇺🇦 to date, including ground based air defence system.
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Worrying reports of explosions and casualties in Poland, close to the Ukrainian border. My thoughts are with the victims, their families and the people of Poland. The Swedish government is closely following the developments.
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Thank you president for the call. Sweden stands by Ukraine at this crucial time, and will substantially increase our broad support.
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Informed Ulf Kristersson @SwedishPM of the new wave of RF's missile terror. This act of genocide of Ukrainians in response to my peace plan is a cynical slap in the face of G19 @g20org & the world. Thanked for the new package of
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Deeply shocked by the news of today’s explosion in the heart of Istanbul. Our thoughts are with the victims, and with all those who have lost their loved ones. We stand with Türkiye.
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Important discussions at COP27 today. Demonstrating the potential for growth and prosperity and simultaneously achieving net-zero emissions, will be key for a rapid green transition.
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Tack för bra möte om det säkerhetspolitiska läget, Ukraina och ett fortsatt starkt 🇸🇪-🇳🇴 samarbete. Särskilt tacksam för ditt stöd i den svenska och finska Nato-processen.
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Tack för ett givande möte. Ser fram emot ett nära 🇸🇪-🇮🇸 samarbete i alla de frågor som berör våra länder i norra Europa. Lycka till i er viktiga roll som ordförandeland för Nordiska ministerrådet och Europarådet.
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Congratulations on election as president of Brazil. Sweden looks forward to working with your new government to strengthen our strategic partnership and cooperating on trade, democracy and climate change.
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Tack statsminister för bra möte om goda och djupa 🇸🇪-🇫🇮 relationer. Jag ser fram emot fortsatt samarbete om vår gemensamma säkerhet och frågor som skog, klimat, energi och annat som avgör Europas konkurrenskraft.
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Tack president för ett givande samtal om våra nära relationer, Ukraina och säkerheten i vårt närområde. Tillsammans bidrar Sverige och Finland till säkerhet och stabilitet i Europa. Som Nato-medlemmar kommer vi att stärka alliansen.
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Constructive phone call with President Looking forward to visit Ankara soon. My gov will fulfil the trilateral memorandum between 🇹🇷🇫🇮🇸🇪 for #NATO accession.
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Congratulations on assuming the office of 🇬🇧 Prime Minister. Looking forward to close 🇸🇪-🇬🇧 cooperation and to working together on a broad range of issues, not least security and defence.
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Important first meeting with . Assured him of my government’s strong commitment to joining NATO. As an Ally, Sweden will contribute to the security of the Alliance as a whole.
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Efter fint samtal med ser jag fram emot att utveckla vår utmärkta svensk-norska relation. Samarbetet i Norden och med de baltiska länderna är viktigare än någonsin, givet den säkerhetspolitiska situationen och den energikris vi befinner oss i.
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Important call with today. Sweden’s unwavering support for Ukraine’s independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity continues.
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Mitt första internationella telefonsamtal som statsminister gick självklart till Finlands president Sauli Niinistö . Sveriges och Finlands nära relation är starkare och viktigare än någonsin förut.
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As of today, 18 October 2022, Sweden has a new Government, led by Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson. Read more about Sweden’s new Government on government.se
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