Disarmament and Non-Proliferation Swedish MFA

Department for Disarmament, Non-Proliferation and Export Control, Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Sweden. RTs not to endorse, but to inform and share.

[Disarmament and Non-Proliferation Swedish MFA @SweArmsControl]

@rafaelmgrossi @TIME @iaeaorg Congratulations!

[GP WMD Counter Disinfo @GPctrDisinfo]

(1/3) New publication alert! Our @GPWMDofficial Initiative to #Counter #Disinformation has released its latest product, which highlights a long term research project that sought to better understand the potential impact of #BW disinformation on state-level decision making.

[Global Partnership | Weapons of Mass Destruction @GPWMDofficial]

#BioWeapons and #BioTerrorism are global threats demanding global solutions. Join @WOAH and #GPWMD in Geneva for the 3rd Global Biothreat Reduction Conference, which will highlight challenges and opportunities to prevent the unthinkable.

[CTBTO @CTBTO]

Welcoming #Sweden’s new Permanent Representative, Amb. Annika Ben David, who presented her credentials to @DrRobFloyd today. As incoming co-president of #ArticleXIV Conf on Facilitating Entry into Force of the #CTBT, Sweden’s strong support for the Treaty and commitment to global security remain invaluable.

[European External Action Service - EEAS 🇪🇺 @eu_eeas]

"Disarmament and non-proliferation are not optional—they are a collective responsibility. The EU will continue to lead, together with our partners, in advancing diplomacy and defending the multilateral order, and ensuring that such tragedies never happen again."

Statement by the HR/VP @kajakallas on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the bombings on Hiroshima (6 August 1945) and Nagasaki (9 August 1945).

Read the full statement here: https://t.co/HtTkxxolCK

[Global Partnership | Weapons of Mass Destruction @GPWMDofficial]

🚨 📣 The July edition of the #GPWMD quarterly newsletter is now live! Dive into the latest #CBRN initiatives, milestones, & collaborations from our 31 global members & partners.

Read it here ⬇️
https://t.co/YugbigyNJq

[Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs @SweMFA]

the Australia Group concluded its annual plenary meeting. Sweden encourages more countries to engage with the Australia Group and welcomes Albania as a new unilateral adherent. Read the joint statement from the group: https://t.co/b770XKmgrc

@ausarmscontrol @foiresearch @sipriorg @BWCISU @UNIDIR @OPCW @UN_disarmament @INakamitsu

[Disarmament and Non-Proliferation Swedish MFA @SweArmsControl]

Last week we had a chance to discuss the prospects for a world free from nuclear weapons with knowledgeable experts from @SwedishQuakers

[Disarmament and Non-Proliferation Swedish MFA @SweArmsControl]

Sweden thanks Australia for its tireless 40-year leadership in preventing the spread of chemical and biological weapons.

[Ambassador - Arms Control & Counter-Proliferation @AusArmsControl]

Australia is proud to celebrate 40 years' leadership of the Australia Group and efforts to harmonise export controls to prevent the spread of chemical and biological weapons.

The Australia Group remains committed to setting the standard for global counter-proliferation efforts.

[Disarmament and Non-Proliferation Swedish MFA @SweArmsControl]

Thank you UN USG @INakamitsu for productive meetings in Stockholm and for continued excellent cooperation 🇺🇳🇸🇪

[Disarmament and Non-Proliferation Swedish MFA @SweArmsControl]

@TJAQUEZH @AlvamyrdalCNTR Thank you dear Toni 🙏

[Disarmament and Non-Proliferation Swedish MFA @SweArmsControl]

Always enriching taking part in the @AlvamyrdalCNTR annual conference and meeting colleagues that work on advancing nuclear disarmament. Ann-Sofie Nilsson highlighted the crucial link between academia, civil society and policy makers as well as the success of the #NPT

[Disarmament and Non-Proliferation Swedish MFA @SweArmsControl]

In the margins of #NPTPrepCom 🇸🇪 discussed disarmament, risk reduction, nuclear safety. Some highlights below👇

- Governors from Hiroshima and Nagasaki 🇯🇵
- PrepCom Chair, Amb Agyeman 🇬🇭
- SOM on nuclear risk reduction
- Mr Sergii Shutenko, Director for Int Security 🇺🇦

[Disarmament and Non-Proliferation Swedish MFA @SweArmsControl]

Visit from Saudi Arabia!🇸🇪🇸🇦
Today a delegation from Saudi Arabia visited us in Stockholm as part of their disarmament and non-proliferation training course at @SIPRI. Interesting discussions about regional perspectives on #ADN. Thanks for visiting us!

[Disarmament and Non-Proliferation Swedish MFA @SweArmsControl]

Big thanks to 🇫🇷 and the 🇵🇭 for co-Charing the meeting on nuclear risk reduction.

It’s vital to reduce the risks for nuclear weapons use while working for disarmament. 🇸🇪 is happy to support the working paper containing ambitious yet realistic recommendations.

[France-Désarmement 🇫🇷🇪🇺 @FR_Desarmement]

#NPT #PrepCom #RiskReduction
📢🌍 Productive discussions between #NuclearWeaponStates, #NonNuclearWeaponStates & #CivilSociety on reducing nuclear risk to strengthen #NPT

📄Read the working paper supported by 17 States: https://t.co/dls1ztKWWW

[Disarmament and Non-Proliferation Swedish MFA @SweArmsControl]

WP on Negative Security Assurances 👉 https://t.co/Zx7Wzw4Vpr

WP on the impact of emerging technologies 👉 https://t.co/FwoGqc2Ulw

[Disarmament and Non-Proliferation Swedish MFA @SweArmsControl]

Members of the Stockholm Initiative for Nuclear Disarmament 🇦🇷🇨🇦🇪🇹🇫🇮🇩🇪🇯🇵🇯🇴🇰🇿🇰🇷🇳🇴🇳🇱🇪🇸🇨🇭🇸🇪 underlined the need for continued cross-regional cooperation and bridge building in time of heightened tensions. Two working papers were put forward for #NPTPrepCom with concrete proposals

[Disarmament and Non-Proliferation Swedish MFA @SweArmsControl]

Important discussions kicking off today in New York at the #NPTPrepCom

Read the full 🇸🇪 statement in the general debate 👉 https://t.co/9c8xW6Al1b

[SwedenUN 🇸🇪 @SwedenUN]

#NPTPrepCom Statement by Sweden:
“The challenges facing the NPT are many. Therefore, we must work to uphold and strengthen the Treaty as a cornerstone of the global nuclear non-proliferation. To achieve a nuclear weapons-free world, multilateralism remains our best chance”

[France-Désarmement 🇫🇷🇪🇺 @FR_Desarmement]

📣Mark your calendars

🇫🇷 will host a side-event at the 2025 #NPT #PrepCom on transparency and accountability

➡️Join the discussion with
@TGorjestani
@Amb_Klement_UE
@IEambdUNGeneva and
@SweArmsControl

🗓️Wed 30 April | 🕐 1:15–2:30 PM | 📍CR 5 - UN HQ, New York

[Disarmament and Non-Proliferation Swedish MFA @SweArmsControl]

Right now #UNDC takes place in New York. On behalf of all Nordic countries Norway delivered a joint statement. Together, we strive for a safer world. Nordic collaboration at its finest! 🇸🇪🇳🇴🇩🇰🇫🇮 🇮🇸

Read the full statement here: https://t.co/8ifgwjrLDf