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On 8–10 June, Minister for Foreign Affairs Maria Malmer Stenergard is visiting Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates. The visit will focus on the regional crisis and Sweden’s bilateral relations with the Gulf States.

Published09 June 2026·Press releasefromMaria Malmer Stenergard,Ministry for Foreign Affairs

Published08 June 2026·StatementfromJohan Forssell,Maria Malmer Stenergard,Ministry for Foreign Affairs,Ministry of Justice

On Wednesday 20 May, Minister for Foreign Affairs Maria Malmer Stenergard travelled to Kristianstad along with Ukrainian Minister of Foreign Affairs Andrii Sybiha for a bilateral meeting, a walkabout and a ceremony. Mr Sybiha then undertook other visits in southern Sweden before attending the meeting of NATO Ministers of Foreign Affairs in Helsingborg.

Published05 June 2026·ArticlefromMaria Malmer Stenergard,Ministry for Foreign Affairs

On Monday 1 June, Minister for Foreign Affairs Maria Malmer Stenergard presented the Government’s new Arctic Strategy at the Defences Museum in Boden. In the new Strategy, the Government clarifies Sweden’s Arctic policy interests and priorities. Swedish Arctic policy is reinforced by defining the links between security policy, resilient communities, the economy, and the environment and climate.

Published01 June 2026·Press releasefromMaria Malmer Stenergard,Ministry for Foreign Affairs

On 20–21 May, Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson received NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte. The meeting focused on Sweden’s total defence, civil defence and resilience.

Published21 May 2026· Updated28 May 2026·Article,WebcastfromCarl-Oskar Bohlin,Maria Malmer Stenergard,Pål Jonson,Ulf Kristersson,Ministry for Foreign Affairs,Ministry of Defence,Prime Minister's Office

Minister for Foreign Affairs Maria Malmer Stenergard and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio signed a memorandum of understanding regarding bilateral technology cooperation in Helsingborg on 22 May. This will involve greater opportunities for bilateral cooperation in areas such as AI, connectivity, biomedicine, energy, space, quantum technology, advanced manufacturing and defence innovation.

Published22 May 2026·Press releasefromMaria Malmer Stenergard,Ministry for Foreign Affairs

On 21–22 May, Minister for Foreign Affairs Maria Malmer Stenergard will welcome Allies to a meeting of NATO Ministers of Foreign Affairs in Helsingborg.

Published21 May 2026·Press releasefromMaria Malmer Stenergard,Ministry for Foreign Affairs

Opinion piece by Minister for Foreign Affairs Maria Malmer Stenergard in The New York Times, 20 May 2026.

Published20 May 2026·Opinion piecefromMaria Malmer Stenergard,Ministry for Foreign Affairs

On 17 May, Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson received Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi in Gothenburg. During the visit, the leaders held bilateral meetings and participated in discussions with European business leaders on innovation, climate and trade. HRH Crown Princess Victoria, Minister for Foreign Affairs Maria Malmer Stenergard, and India’s Minister for External Affairs Subrahmanyam Jaishankar also participated in the programme.

Published17 May 2026·ArticlefromMaria Malmer Stenergard,Ulf Kristersson,Ministry for Foreign Affairs,Prime Minister's Office

On 17 May, Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson received Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi in Gothenburg on the occasion of Sweden and India upgrading their bilateral relations to a strategic partnership. Mr Kristersson and Mr Modi also met with the President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen.

Published17 May 2026·Press release,WebcastfromMaria Malmer Stenergard,Ulf Kristersson,Ministry for Foreign Affairs,Prime Minister's Office

On Sunday 17 May, Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson, in the presence of HRH The Crown Princess, received India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Gothenburg. During the visit, Mr Modi was presented with the Royal Order of the Polar Star by HRH The Crown Princess.

Published17 May 2026·Press releasefromMaria Malmer Stenergard,Ulf Kristersson,Ministry for Foreign Affairs,Prime Minister's Office

At the invitation of the Prime Minister of Sweden, Ulf Kristersson, Shri Narendra Modi, the Honourable Prime Minister of the Republic of India, paid an official visit to Gothenburg, Sweden, on 17 May 2026. During the visit, Mr Modi was presented with a special gift symbolising the historic bonds between the two countries.

Published17 May 2026·ArticlefromMaria Malmer Stenergard,Ulf Kristersson,Ministry for Foreign Affairs,Prime Minister's Office

On 17 May, Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson will receive Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi in Gothenburg. During the visit, the leaders will hold bilateral meetings and participate in discussions with European business leaders on innovation and trade. Mr Kristersson and Mr Modi will also hold joint press statements, together with President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen. HRH The Crown Princess will also participate in the programme.

Published12 May 2026·Press release,WebcastfromMaria Malmer Stenergard,Ulf Kristersson,Prime Minister's Office

Statement by Minister for Foreign Affairs Maria Malmer Stenergard regarding the Gaza-bound flotilla

Published30 April 2026·StatementfromMaria Malmer Stenergard,Ministry for Foreign Affairs

We, the Ministers of Foreign Affairs and government representatives of the NB8, met in Kuressaare, Estonia on 29-30 April 2026, at a time of rapid change in the international security environment, with heightened geopolitical tensions, Russia continuing its war of aggression against Ukraine, and an urgent need for Europe to step up and take greater responsibility for shaping its future.

Published30 April 2026·StatementfromMaria Malmer Stenergard,Ministry for Foreign Affairs

Minister for Foreign Affairs Maria Malmer Stenergard is attending a meeting of Nordic-Baltic foreign ministers (NB8) in Kuressaare, Estonia, on 29–30 April. The agenda includes support to Ukraine, constraining Russia’s aggression in the region, boosting European security, current NATO issues and developments in the Middle East.

Published29 April 2026·Press releasefromMaria Malmer Stenergard,Ministry for Foreign Affairs

The EU’s 20th package of sanctions includes comprehensive measures that hit the Russian economy, including Russia’s energy revenues and the shadow fleet. The package also includes measures against sanctions evasion, crypto services and access to sensitive technology used on the battlefield.

Published24 April 2026·Press releasefromMaria Malmer Stenergard,Ministry for Foreign Affairs

Sweden is announcing an additional humanitarian support package to Lebanon of SEK 70 million. The support is being provided in light of the country’s worsening humanitarian situation due to the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah. It will contribute to addressing basic needs, protecting the civilian population and creating security for those who have been hardest-hit by the conflict.

Published20 April 2026·Press releasefromBenjamin Dousa,Maria Malmer Stenergard,Ministry for Foreign Affairs

Today, 17 April, HM The King and Minister for Foreign Affairs Maria Malmer Stenergard are visiting Lviv to show Sweden’s strong support for Ukraine.

Published17 April 2026·Press releasefromMaria Malmer Stenergard,Ministry for Foreign Affairs

Today, the Government is taking an important step to ensure accountability for Russia’s aggression against Ukraine. Through two Government Bills, it is proposed that Sweden join the Special Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression against Ukraine and accede to the Convention establishing an International Claims Commission for Ukraine. Sweden has played an active role in the establishment of both mechanisms.

Published16 April 2026·Press releasefromMaria Malmer Stenergard,Ministry for Foreign Affairs