Statement of Foreign Policy 2012
What should Swedish foreign policy look like? The foreign policy debate is held in the Riksdag each year and traditionally begins with the Minister for Foreign Affairs presenting the Statement of Government Policy on Foreign Affairs - a programmatic declaration setting out visions for Sweden's work in the world.
Read the entire Statement of Foreign Policy via the link below. Some of the challenges mentioned in the speech include:
- Human rights, peace, freedom and democracy these values shape our Swedish foreign policy
- Europe must be a strong voice and a clear force for peace, freedom and reconciliation in our own region and the world
- Swedens security is built in solidarity with others. Threats to peace and security are averted collectively and in cooperation
- Freedom on the Internet is the new front line in efforts for freedom in the world
- The Arctic region is clearly growing in importance: better conditions for the peoples of the region, protect sensitive nature and environment
- We must increase pressure on the regime and support to those who are working for a peaceful transition to a democratic Syria
- The worlds economies are becoming increasingly interlinked. Trade and investment generate growth and employment
- A clear emphasis on democracy and human rights and freedoms is central to modern development assistance
- Women are a driving force for increased democratic rights and freedoms, as we saw during the upheavals in the Arab world
- Statement of Government Policy in the Parliamentary Debate on Foreign Affairs 2012
