Today, on the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples, we celebrate indigenous peoples all over the world, including the Sami people. The Sami are an indigenous people who live in Sweden, Norway, Finland and Russia and have their own languages, parliaments, flag and

Belated congrats to Swedish duo David Åhman & Jonatan Hellvig – gold medallists in beach volleyball! 🥇 👏 Åhman and Hellvig played brilliantly in the final, beating Germany in straight sets. 🇸🇪 concludes the Olympics with 11 medals – four of them gold! 📷 Ludvig Thunman/TT

Congratulations on impressive performances! 🇸🇪 #Olympics2024Paris

Did you know that Sweden was the world’s fifth-largest donor of humanitarian assistance in 2023? Sweden’s engagement is important. This year, the United Nations estimates that 300 million people are in need of humanitarian assistance to survive. Listen to Johan Forssell tell us more ⬇️

🌈 Honoured to welcome Dignity Network / Le Réseau Dignité to the EU Delegation to mark Pride Week. 2SLGBTQIA+ rights are human rights, a core value of democracy. 🇪🇺 is built on #UnitedInDiversity. Our diversity is our pride. #DiplomatsForEquality #LGBTIQRights #HumanRights #LGBTIQEqualityStrategy

Honoured to attend today’s flag raising ceremony in Ottawa celebrating Ukraine’s 33rd Independence Day 🇸🇪🇺🇦🇨🇦 #standwithUkraine #SwedenUkraine

Today marks Ukraine’s independence, freedom, bravery, and culture. We also honor the fallen soldiers and the victims of Russia’s war. Sweden’s support for Ukraine remains unwavering. Slava Ukraini!

Diplomats for Equality Joint Statement To read the statement: ow.ly/wUZN50T63rH

It’s Raoul Wallenberg Day today. We remember the Swedish diplomat who saved tens of thousands of Jews from the Holocaust and are reminded of the importance of combating antisemitism and racism. We honour Raoul Wallenberg’s memory, solidarity, civil courage and charitable acts.

Today on Raoul Wallenberg Remembrance Day, the RaoulWallenbergAcad presented the Young Courage Award in Stockholm 🇸🇪 to young people who have shown great moral courage and commitment through their actions. Among this year’s recipients Taiya Peckham from Ottawa 🇨🇦. Congrats Taiya! 👏

Join us on September 5th at 11 am for a Zoom interview with Sweden's Ambassador to Canada H.E. Signe Burgstaller Signe Burgstaller Sweden in Canada 🇸🇪🇨🇦. H.E. will discuss Sweden's NATO entry, Canada-Sweden defense ties and Russia's war against Ukraine. Register: lnkd.in/g6DMrGhX

Most interesting discussion with Indigenous Elder Claudette Commanda, Commissioner Ronald E Ignace & reps from Canadian Heritage and GCIndigenous on indigenous education, languages and culture in Canada together with visiting 🇸🇪 MPs on the Education Committee Sveriges riksdag.

Six months have passed since Sweden joined NATO. Being an Ally makes Sweden more secure and NATO stronger – for peace, security and freedom. Read more about Sweden’s NATO membership at government.se/government-pol…. #WeAreNATO Photo: NATO/Swedish Armed Forces/Swedish Space

Very useful exchange on a range of national security issues with 🇨🇦 National Security and Intelligence Advisor to the PM, Nathalie Drouin & team Privy Council Office , together with visiting 🇸🇪 Deputy National Security Advisor to the PM, Annika Brändström & team.

Today, SwedishPM appointed Maria Malmer Stenergard as new 🇸🇪 Minister for Foreign Affairs.

1/2 I had the pleasure of working closely alongside Tobias Billström over the past two years. A time in which Canada was the first country to proudly recognize Sweden’s accession into NATO & collectively strengthen the significant relationship between our two countries.

Congratulations Maria M Stenergard on your appointment as Swedish Foreign Minister. I look forward to working closely together, as we strengthen the significant relationship between our two countries. 🇸🇪🇨🇦

🇸🇪’s support contributes to 🇺🇦’s defence capability. On Monday, Sweden presented its 17th military support package to Ukraine. Valued at SEK 4.6 billion, this support aims to address Ukraine’s most highly prioritised military needs. #StandWithUkraine

Thank you Mélanie Joly for a warm welcome. Looking forward to a continued cooperation between our countries! 🇸🇪🇨🇦

Sweden is a strong voice and actor for democracy and human rights and freedoms. Open democratic societies are a prerequisite for creating and guaranteeing peace and freedom. #democracy #InternationalDemocracyDay