Ambassador Håkan Emsgård

Always interesting to talk to the chairman of the eurogroup cum finance minister. Thanks to Ambassador Avgoustides for providing the opportunity.

Thank you for your nominations!🌟 We are grateful for all the inspiring nominations submitted by the Greek community for the Young Courage Award 2026. Your stories of courage, integrity, and compassion truly make a difference. #youngcourageaward #raoulwallenberg @R_W_Academy

For the second time since the restoration of our independence, King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden has come to Ukraine. A government delegation also accompanied him. I thank His Majesty for his visit and for supporting our people. Sweden is among the five largest donors in terms of support for our Armed Forces and our citizens. This is very important for our defense and resilience. Support for Ukraine and possibilities for strengthening the Air Force of Ukraine, including with Gripen aircraft, were among the key topics of the talks. We also discussed continued humanitarian support and energy assistance. Particular attention was paid to defense cooperation. Ukraine is interested in a long-term, mutually beneficial partnership that will strengthen the defense capabilities of both Ukraine and Sweden. I informed the King about Ukraine’s security agreements with countries in the Middle East and the Gulf region, as well as European countries. We are ready to share our experience and technologies with Sweden and to expand cooperation in the defense industry.

King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden began his visit to Ukraine by honoring our fallen warriors together with me. We are deeply grateful for this gesture of respect. The memory of each and every one of them is very important to us – the defenders of Ukraine who fought against Russian aggression. They fought not only for our country, but also for the protection of all of Europe, so that Russian madness and killing would not spread further. Eternal memory to our fallen heroes!

Pleased to host a Benelux-Baltic-Nordic dinner on European and international affairs with Deputy Foreign Minister of Greece Alexandra Papadopoulou @greecemfa as guest of honor. Grateful for her insights and for a rich exchange with all participants.

Proud that 🇸🇪 Stena Drilling has been chosen for the first deepwater well drilling in Greece.Contract signed yesterday for Block 2 in the Ionian Sea. Pleasure to do the honours with 🇬🇷 Minister Papastavrou and 🇺🇸 Ambassador Guilfoyle.

Remembering literature laureate and poet Tomas Tranströmer. The year he turned 80 years old, he was awarded the 2011 #NobelPrize in Literature "because, through his condensed, translucent images, he gives us fresh access to reality".

Sweden and partners call for an immediate de-escalation in Lebanon. We welcome the Lebanese Government's initiative for open and direct talks. We call on Lebanon and Israel to seize this opportunity to work toward a lasting political solution.

Congratulations to @magyarpeterMP on TISZA's historic victory in the Hungarian election! I look forward to working closely with you – as Allies and EU Members. This marks a new chapter in the history of Hungary.

Happy Easter to our Greek Orthodox friends! Glad Påsk!

Honoured to speak at the @ReaganInstitute today Thanks to American leadership & a collective commitment to ensuring continued freedom and security, NATO is growing stronger. I am confident that we will continue to deliver - securing our freedom today, tomorrow, and well beyond

Pleasure for me to take part in today’s solemn ceremony in Messolonghi.

Honoured to take part in the 200 years commemoration at Messolonghi Today. Here in front of the monument in remembrance of Swedish Philhellenes.

Happy Easter!

Congratulations to all archeologists, researchers and authorities involved. #SwedishInstituteAtAthens @ISV_Roma @goteborgsuni @Stockholm_Uni @Utbdep @SweMFA

#Sweden will host the next meeting of #NATO Foreign Ministers #ForMin 📍Helsingborg 🇸🇪 📅 21-22 May This is the first time Sweden will host NATO ministers since it joined the Alliance in March 2024 bit.ly/4toLSSd

Today is the last day to submit your nominations!⏳ Send to: 📩 ambassaden.athen@gov.se 🗓 Deadline: March 31 The next winner will be invited to Stockholm to take part in the celebration of Raoul Wallenberg Day on August 27 🇸🇪 #youngcourageaward #raoulwallenberg @R_W_Academy

Sweden reiterates in the most unequivocal terms, its strong and active opposition to the use of death penalty, in all cases and in all circumstances. Capital punishment is irreversible and incompatible with the possibility of judicial error. Like others we urge Israel not to move forward with these plans. gov.uk/government/new…

I am deeply concerned about escalation of hostilities in Lebanon. Today I have underlined Sweden’s support and solidarity to Lebanon to my counterpart @YoussefRaggi. The Lebanese people deserve peace and security. Sweden calls for an immediate ceasefire. We urge Israel to refrain from further attacks on Lebanese territory. Hezbollah must immediately cease its attacks against Israel. Lebanon’s sovereignty and territorial integrity must be respected. International law, including international humanitarian law, must be respected. Civilians and civilian infrastructure must be protected.

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