Ann Linde
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Sveriges fd utrikesminister. Fm Minister for Foreign Affairs of Sweden. 🇸🇪Special Advisor on Foreign Affairs at @FEPS_Europe . Speaker and advisor.
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Sweden will send military aid to Ukraine 🇺🇦. It includes 5,000 anti-tank weapons, 5,000 helmets, 5,000 body shields and 135,000 field rations. It also includes 500 million SEK to the Ukrainian Armed Forces🇺🇦. The total support is almost 1,4 billion SEK.
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Just signed a historic indication letter to
#NATO
Secretary General
@jensstoltenberg
from the Swedish Government 🇸🇪. Our NATO application is now formally signed.
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The Swedish government has now decided that 🇸🇪 should apply for membership in NATO.
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Congratulations to president-elect Gustavo Petro for winning Colombia’s presidential election. Sweden looks forward to working with the new government to continue building peace, sustainable development and strengthening the bilateral relations between Sweden 🇸🇪 and Colombia 🇨🇴.
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Sweden will send anti-ship missiles, anti-tank weapons and 12.7 mm rifles including ammunition to 🇺🇦. This 4th support package also includes financial contribution to the Ukrainian Armed Forces. Total amount includes more than 95 million euros. Russia’s war against 🇺🇦 must stop!
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Sweden will double its contribution to Ukraine’s Armed Forces with 5.000 additional anti-tank weapons and demining equipment. Another historic decision today. 🇸🇪🇺🇦
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Crimea is Ukraine. Donetsk is Ukraine. Kherson is Ukraine. Luhansk is Ukraine. Zaporizhzhia is Ukraine. 🇸🇪 continues to
#StandbyUkraine
🇺🇦
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Today Sweden announced that we plan to increase our military spending to 2 % of our GDP. Since 2014 and up to 2025, 🇸🇪 has already increased military spending by 85%.
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Many dear colleagues are happy that 🇸🇪&🇫🇮 will join
@NATO
. Here with 🇮🇸🇨🇦🇬🇧🇳🇴🇩🇰🇺🇸🇪🇸.
#NATOSummit
#WeAreNATO
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Congratulations to Dr William Ruto
@WilliamsRuto
on his election as President of
#Kenya
. Looking forward to a continued broad and close 🇰🇪 🇸🇪 cooperation.
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It is unacceptable of Russia to violate Swedish airspace. Swedish territorial integrity should always be respected.
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80% of all
#NATO
Allies have ratified 🇸🇪 & 🇫🇮 Accession Protocols. Thank you, all 24 countries!
#WeAreNATO
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Excellent exchange of views with FM of Pakistan
@SMQureshiPTI
on the worrying situation in Afghanistan. Grateful for valuable assistance and looking forward to our continued cooperation. The countries in the region have a key role to play in stabilizing the situation.
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Today the Swedish Social Democratic Party took a historic decision to say yes to apply for a membership in the NATO defence alliance. The Russian invasion of Ukraine has deteriorated the security situation for Sweden and Europe as a whole.
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🇸🇪 Gov presents 7th military package to 🇺🇦
@DefenceU
w/ SEK 500 M worth of artillery ammunition. This is not last package. 🇸🇪 Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) & Armed Forces will evaluate possibility to provide 🇸🇪 artillery Archer, air-defence RBS70 & more. 🇸🇪 stands with 🇺🇦
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Due to the vastly spread
#disinformation
about 🇸🇪 and PKK, we would like to recall that the 🇸🇪 Government of Olof Palme was first after 🇹🇷 to list PKK as a terrorist organization, already in 1984. EU followed suit 2002, when Anna Lindh was 🇸🇪 FM. This position remains unchanged.
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Sweden strongly opposes the use of the death penalty globally, at all times and in all circumstances. In addition, deeply concerned about recently reconfirmed death sentences of three protesters in Iran.
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The world supports Svetlana Alexievich. Today even more diplomats joined the Nobel Laureate in her home in Minsk, Belarus. Sweden is there together with RO, BG, IT, LT, SK, NL, AT, LV, SA, PL, EE, FR, DE, CZ, EU, FI. We continue to monitor her safety and well-being.
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Félicitations Monsieur le Président
@EmmanuelMacron
pour votre victoire ! Que les relations entre la Suède 🇸🇪 et la France 🇫🇷 restent fortes. Continuons à travailler ensemble pour une Europe unie.
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Happy Newroz!
نوروزتان پيروز!
Novruz bayramınız mübarək!
Newroz Piroz Be!
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Meeting with Pakistan FM Shah Mahmood Qureshi
@SMQureshiPTI
. We talked about the worrying situation in Afghanistan and I thanked him for help with evacuations. Also discussed regional issues and in what ways to deepen our bilateral relationship.
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Honored to wear the Ukrainan 🇺🇦pin I got from my dear colleague
@DmytroKuleba
. Visiting the Polish-Ukrainian border today.🇵🇱🇺🇦
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Horrified by death tolls in Iran. Nothing can justify this violence. Iranian ambassador to Sweden notified of our views today.
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Harassments, arrests & forced exile of opposition in Belarus is serious violation of peaceful protests by the regime in Belarus.
Happy to share this photo taken a moment ago in Minsk with
Svetlana Aleksijevitj surrounded by European diplomats, including a Swedish diplomat. 🇸🇪
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Eid Mubarak till alla som firar. Hoppas ni får en fin dag med nära och kära och att det bjuds på mycket baklava!
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The Swedish Government has granted a contribution of 5,5 million kronor to the Auschwitz-Birkenau Foundation. Important that the foremost place for the Holocaust is preserved so that new generations can build a future from learning, reflecting and remembering the terrible past.
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Just arrived in Israel. This official visit marks a new beginning in the relationship between 🇮🇱 🇸🇪. Will be meeting with foreign minister
@yairlapid
and president Isaac Herzog. This will be the first visit by a Swedish foreign minister to Israel in ten years.
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I am deeply concerned by the increasing attacks against the
#Hazara
population in
#Afghanistan
, incl yesterday’s bombing of a Shia Mosque in Mazar e Sharif. The systematic human rights violations & attacks against minority groups in Afghanistan must come to an end.
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Very concerned about mass arrests of pro-democracy politicians and activists among other worrying developments in Hong Kong. The exercise of the human rights and freedoms guaranteed under Hong Kong’s Basic Law must be ensured.
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The Swedish Armed Forces: A flag worth defending. We defend human rights, everyone’s equal value and our right to live as we choose.
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Closely following developments in Zimbabwe. Freedom of speech and freedom of expression should not be compromised during challenging times of Covid-19 pandemic. The work of civil society, trade unions and journalists is key for a sustainable and prosperous democracy.
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President
@ZelenskyyUa
🇺🇦 addressed the Swedish Parliament and Government today in a powerful speech. You are an incredibly strong leader and a symbol of the courage and resilience of the Ukrainian people right now. We will continue our support for Ukraine’s brave resistance.
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Sweden announces another 500 million SEK (47 million euro) in humanitarian support to
#Ukraine
. This is on top of the 120 million SEK last week. In total, Sweden has contributed over 1 billion SEK in humanitarian aid and 2,3 billion SEK in reform support to 🇺🇦 Ukraine since 2014.
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Deeply concerned by news that Alexei Navalny has been detained upon return to Moscow. Call on Russian authorities to release Mr Navalny. A healthy & vibrant opposition should be welcomed.
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Troubled by events in
#Tanzania
. Serious allegations of irregularities and low number of observers undermine credibility of elections. Reported arrests of opposition leaders are concerning. Fundamental principles of democracy and the rule of law must be protected.
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The Swedish government’s intent is to apply for NATO-membership. A historic day for Sweden. With a broad support from political parties in the parliament, the conclusion is that Sweden will stand stronger together with allies in NATO.
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As a close friend, Sweden stands in solidarity with India and has announced concrete help to India in the fight against the distressing Covid-19 surge.
@DrSJaishankar
@pmoindia
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Just finished Sweden´s accession talks with good results at the
@NATO
HQ. We look forward to tomorrow’s signing of Sweden’s 🇸🇪 and Finland’s 🇫🇮 accession protocols in NAC.
#WeAreNATO
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Strongly condemn Hamas terrorist attack in
#Jerusalem
today, killing one Israeli and injuring several. Our deepest sympathy with victims and families.
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Today Sweden decided to close our airspace to all Russian air traffic. The ban will be effective from 00:00 tonight. At today’s meeting with the EU ministers of foreign affairs, we also agreed to impose an EU-wide ban.
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Honouring the memory of Anna Lindh this morning. With her relentless struggle for human rights including women’s rights, and the environment, she was an inspiration to so many of us.
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Appalled by reports of the execution of Iranian wrestler Navid Afkari. Sweden and the rest of the EU consistently underline the right to due process and oppose the application of capital punishment under all circumstances in all cases without exception.
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Important discussion today in Stockholm with the Minister for Foreign Affairs of the National Unity Government
@ZinMarAungNUG
on the situation in
#Myanmar
. 🇸🇪 continues to support the people of Myanmar in their aspiration for democracy and a peaceful resolution to the crisis.
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Today half of
#NATO
Allies have ratified 🇸🇪🇫🇮. Thank you all 15 for the ratifications!
#WeAreNATO
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Efter insatser från regeringen har Frankrike släppt exportrestriktioner på ansiktsmasker från Mölnlycke AB. Det betyder att livsviktig utrustning för kampen mot Coronaviruset nu kan distribueras till resten av EU. Mycket viktigt att inre marknaden fungerar även i kristider! 🇸🇪🇪🇺
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We have informed the Russian Ambassador that a person from the Russian embassy is asked to leave Sweden. This is a clear response to the unacceptable decision to expel a Swedish diplomat who was only preforming his duties.
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Welcoming
@DmytroKuleba
🇺🇦 to 🇸🇪 with new support package to
#Ukraine
. Announcing new 1 billion SEK to Ukraine – for weapons and defence, recovery of Ukraine and humanitarian grain purchase. 🇸🇪 stands with 🇺🇦.
@DefenceU
@MFA_Ukraine
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Good conversation today with 🇲🇦Foreign Minister Bourita on strengthening our bilateral relation and on international and regional issues, including the need to support the UN process on
#WesternSahara
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Fruktansvärt att det hat som SD och andra högrextrema krafter riktat mot
@annieloof
lett till detta. All heder och omtanke till dej Annie💚
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We continue to follow closely the political situation in Hong Kong. The proposed postponement of the Legislative Council elections would call into question the exercise of the democratic rights and freedoms guaranteed under Hong Kong’s Basic Law.
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Samtliga lokalanställda vid Sveriges ambassad i Kabul har anlänt i trygghet till Sverige. De har evakuerats tillsammans med sina familjer. Tack för ert arbete vid 🇸🇪 ambassad under svåra omständigheter!
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Strongly condemn Russia’s recognition of the non-government controlled areas of Donetsk and Luhansk oblasts of Ukraine as independent entities. A blatant violation of international law and of the Minsk agreements.
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Jag är glad och stolt över att tillträda som utrikesminister. I tider av osäkerhet och oro behövs en utrikespolitik som bidrar till fred, frihet och trygghet.
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Statement by the Spokesperson on the case of Gui Minhai - European External Action Service
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The Swedish citizen detained in Donetsk has now been exchanged and is well. I have worked closely with my Ukrainian colleague and would like to extend my deepest gratitude. A warm thank you also goes to Saudi Arabia.
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Proud to shake hands with
@Pita_MFP
leader of the biggest party in Thailand, PM-candidate, who unfortunately has been stopped by courts to fulfill his mandate given by millions of voters.
@MFPThailand
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Press Conference this evening with
@SwedishPM
& Minister for Defence. Gas leaking from Nord Stream 1 & 2 in 🇸🇪🇩🇰 exclusive economic zones are consequences of detonations, probably caused by sabotage. We continue to collect information & do not rule out any cause, actor or motive.
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Thank you
@Tsihanouskaya
for good discussion with on the Belarus crisis. I admire the determination of the Belarus people in their pursuit of democratic change. Despite violent repression, the protests have remained peaceful. 🇸🇪 & 🇪🇺 will continue to stand with the Belarus people
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Tonight at the Humanity for Change in Rojava
#Syria
with Ilham Ahmad, SDC and
@zaralarsson
. Great to see so many people come together, raise money and awareness about the humanitarian situation in
#Rojava
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Har noterat meddelandet om fängelsedomen mot Gui Minhai. Vi söker nu mer information. Vi har inte tagit del av åtal eller haft tillträde vid rättegången. Regeringen kräver fortsatt att Gui Minhai släpps fri och att vi får tillträde till vår medborgare för att ge konsulärt stöd.
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2/3 of all
#NATO
Allies have ratified 🇸🇪 & 🇫🇮. We are grateful for your support and the swift 20 ratifications!
#WeAreNATO
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Important meeting with the Prime Ministers of Sweden and Finland today about security policy
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Fruitful meetings with 🇷🇸 President
@avucic
today. Discussed progress on
#Serbia
’s reform agenda supported by
@OSCE
commitments and principles. Important to hear that the focus is on implementation and quality of reform legislation and incorporating best practices.
#OSCE2021SWE
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Deeply concerned about measures against the political opposition and its representatives in Turkey, including requests to dissolve
#HDP
, and the lifting of the parliamentary immunity of MP
@gergerliogluof
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Sweden is united in its support to Ukraine. As long as it takes. Slava Ukraini 🇸🇪🇺🇦
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1/3 of the
#NATO
Allies have ratified 🇸🇪🇫🇮 during first possible week. Thank you all 10 for ratifications!
#WeAreNATO
🇨🇦
@melaniejoly
🇩🇰
@JeppeKofod
🇮🇸
@thordiskolbrun
🇳🇴
@AHuitfeldt
🇬🇧
@trussliz
🇪🇪
@SuttAndres
🇦🇱
@xhacka_olta
🇵🇱
@RauZbigniew
🇩🇪
@ABaerbock
🇱🇺
@MFA_Lu
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Thank you 🇬🇷 Greece!
@NikosDendias
Ευχαριστούμε Ελλάδα! Thank you Greece! With a strong majority the Greek parliament today voted in favour of ratifying Sweden’s accession to NATO. Swedish Amb
@JBorgstam
and Minister of Foreign Affairs
@NikosDendias
celebrated the happy occasion together.
#WeAreNATO
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Congratulations to
@JoeBiden
and
@KamalaHarris
! So much we can do together — on democracy, gender equality, fighting climate change, European security and multilateralism, in a time when it’s needed. I’m looking forward to strengthening our excellent relations even further!🇸🇪🇺🇸
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The 🇸🇪 government has decided to send 120 military instructors to the UK to train the Ukrainian 🇺🇦 Armed Forces. Part of the cooperation in the Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF). We stand with 🇺🇦.
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Important message today from 🇫🇮 President
@niinisto
& PM
@MarinSanna
on
@NATO
membership. 🇫🇮 is 🇸🇪 closest security & defence partner, and we need to take 🇫🇮 assessments into account. 🇸🇪 will decide after the report from the security policy consultations has been presented.
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Just took part in historic NAC meeting where 🇸🇪 and 🇫🇮 accession protocols were signed by all NATO allies. Thank you for your support! Now the process of ratification by each of the Allies begins. Look forward to working together in ensuring our collective security.
#WeAreNATO
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We are deeply worried by the reports of further mass detentions in Turkey, including of elected officials and party members of the HDP.
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I am immensely proud to be Minster for Foreign Affairs of Sweden. Times of uncertainty requires a foreign policy with an emphasis on peace, freedom and security.
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Vi fördömer den turkiska offensiven i nordöstra Syrien. Den strider mot folkrätten, destabiliserar läget på marken och riskerar att få stora humanitära konsekvenser, inte minst för kurderna. FN:s säkerhetsråd måste omedelbart hantera frågan.
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Today on his birthday, I reiterate the call on China to release Swedish citizen Gui Minhai, so that he can be reunited with his family.
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Thank you UK 🇬🇧 for the ratification!
Important moment signing the instrument of ratification to fast-track
@NATO
membership for Finland & Sweden 🇫🇮🇸🇪. It will now go to Washington to come into force.
Russian aggression is being met with unity and resolve.
My statement to
@HouseofCommons
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Disconcerting news of execution of journalist Ruhollah Zam in Iran. Sweden, like rest of EU, categorically opposes capital punishment. Iran must respect international human rights obligations, including freedom of expression and freedom of the press.
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I am glad to be back in Erbil and to meet KRG President Nechirvan Barzani
@IKRPresident
. Sweden and the Kurdish Region of Iraq share very close ties. Discussed the political and security situation, human rights, migration and reforms.
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Today, a letter has been delivered to GS
#NATO
@jensstoltenberg
expressing 🇸🇪 wish to become a member of NATO. I am grateful for the strong support from our friends and NATOs allies.
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Glad to meet with KRG President Nechirvan Barzani
@IKRPresident
here at
@MunSecConf
. Discussed the political situation in Iraq and developments in the region.
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On Wednesday, the Swedish Embassy will re-open in
#Kyiv
. Thank you
@TobiasThyberg
& team for your hard work, and to 🇵🇱 for temporarily hosting us. Sweden will continue to
#StandWithUkraine
, and is delighted that
@SwedeninUA
's diplomatic presence will be back where it belongs 🇸🇪🇺🇦
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So very happy and proud that the new German Government has announced a Feminist Foreign Policy. Together, we can continue to strengthen gender equality in the EU and internationally. Welcome to our group! 🇸🇪🇨🇦🇫🇷🇱🇺🇪🇸🇲🇽🇩🇪
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Thank you Greece 🇬🇷 for the ratification!
@NikosDendias
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Just spoke to 🇪🇹 colleague
@DemekeHasen
. Discussed opportunities to urgently find political solutions. Parties must show will & intensify efforts. Truly inclusive national dialogue key for lasting peace. Humanitarian access is non-negotiable, stated measures must be implemented.
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Appreciate sincere discussion with SDC’s Ilham Ahmad on the situation in northeastern Syria. Sweden remains active partner.
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Historic decision today at the EU Foreign ministers meeting to establish new global
#humanrights
#sanctions
regime. Powerful tool to further promote and protect human rights and to target perpetrators of serious violations or abuses of human rights globally.
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Three pro-democracy activists sentenced to prison yesterday in Hong Kong. Deeply concerned with the shrinking democratic space.
Sentencing today of Joshua Wong
@joshuawongcf
Agnes Chow
@chowtingagnes
& Ivan Lam is another sign of shrinking space for pro-democracy voices in
#HongKong
. Exercise of fundamental freedoms, incl. peaceful assembly, must be ensured. EU Foreign Mins. will discuss HK on 7 December.
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Our deepest condolences to the victims of flash floods that have caused devastating destruction in 🇵🇰 Pakistan. 🇸🇪 supports the humanitarian response, through
@UN
and NGOs. 🇸🇪 stands ready to provide additional support to the people of 🇵🇰.
@BBhuttoZardari
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Mot bakgrund av uppgifter om att Iran eventuellt planerat att verkställa dödstraff mot den svenske medborgaren Djalali har jag idag pratat med Irans utrikesminister Zarif. Sverige fördömer dödsstraff och verkar för att domen mot Djalali inte ska verkställas.
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