At today’s WTO General Council, the EU 🇪🇺 calls for action on global trade fragmentation caused by US tariffs. Members must address this most pressing trade issue through dialogue—while also tackling the root causes of the WTO crisis and global macroeconomic imbalances.

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”Russia is waging a war against one nation, Ukraine, but in doing so it violates the principles of international law” At WHA78 today, Sweden reaffirmed its support for Ukraine and urged all WHO member states to reject the Russian amendments to the Ukraine decision.

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Important talks in Stockholm with UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk. We discussed the urgent need to uphold human rights in Ukraine and Gaza, and how Sweden can support OHCHR’s vital work globally. Sweden remains a committed partner in defending international law

Wrapping up an important visit to #Sweden, fruitful discussions with Government, Parliament, HRH Princess Victoria & private sector on human rights challenges & multilateralism. Grateful for Sweden’s steadfast support & shared commitment to equality & justice for all.

More photos from today’s bilaterals on the sidelines of the OECD Trade Ministerial Council Meeting. With Hon. Kerrie Symmonds - Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade of Barbados, Hon Baboucarr O. Joof - Minister of Trade & Industry of the Gambia, H.E. Benjamin Dousa -

Two days of positive exchanges with the Swedish government! We agreed that from Ukraine to Sudan to Syria, humanitarian efforts pay back — in lives saved, stability and hope. Thank you, Sweden, for your support. Jakob Granit Benjamin Dousa Diana Janse, Johan Forssell Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs

On 3–4 June, UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi visited Stockholm for discussions about the global refugee situation. He met with Minister for Foreign Affairs Maria Malmer Stenergard, Minister for International Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade Benjamin

ITC and Sweden issue joint statement on deforestation-free trade. We're supporting farmers and traders in meeting sustainability requirements through an online portal designed to facilitate int'l market access, without contributing to forest loss. ℹ️ bit.ly/3ZgSLs7

Read press release: government.se/t/591866/en

UNHCR was pleased to welcome 🇩🇰Denmark & 🇸🇪 Sweden. They met returnees & saw firsthand how our support—from shelter repairs to small business start-up—is helping Syrian returnees rebuild their lives. 🙏for your partnership & commitment to durable solutions for displaced Syrians.

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