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[Signe Burgstaller @SweAmbCAN]

Highlights from this week’s visit to St John’s with my Nordic colleagues included a great exchange with Premier @TonyWakehamNL & other member of @GovNL, a gathering with business reps & Board of Trade, student interaction at @MemorialU and a final stop at the iconic Signal Hill.

[Signe Burgstaller @SweAmbCAN]

On a Nordic outreach trip to Newfoundland, paid a visit to the spectacular UNESCO World Heritage site at L’Anse aux Meadows - the only authenticated Viking site in North America where a Norse expedition under the leadership of Leif Eriksson set up an encampment 1000 years ago.

[Foreign Policy CAN @CanadaFP]

Joint Statement on the Canada-Nordic-Baltic Eight meeting
Read full text here https://t.co/VoJtKBBHSw

[Policy Magazine @policy_mag]

"Sweden and Canada are no longer just two Northern like-minded countries and partners; we are also Allies."
@policy_mag's "The Diplomats" Q&A Series
Maureen Boyd interviews
@SweAmbCAN Signe Burgstaller
#cdnpoli #Sweden #diplomacy

[Signe Burgstaller @SweAmbCAN]

A great way to start the (almost) fall season by bringing the Nordics in Ottawa together for an engaging discussion with GAC DG for European and Arctic Affairs @AmbPoupart and the Nordic and Arctic team leader @AdamBarbolet on mutual interests and upcoming events.

[Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs @SweMFA]

Today we mark the Independence Day of Ukraine 🇺🇦🇸🇪

On 24 August 1991, Ukraine declared independence from the Soviet Union – a crucial step in Ukrainians’ long fight for freedom and national autonomy.

Today, Ukraine and the Ukrainian people are once again defending their freedom and independence against Russia’s full-scale invasion. Sweden stands by Ukraine’s side – today and every day.

З Днем Незалежності, Україно!

#StandWithUkraine

Image: Collection of War Photos

[Ulf Kristersson @SwedishPM]

In Paris for a Coalition of the Willing summit. We’re determined to strengthen support for Ukraine and increase the pressure on Russia.

Today we also launch the Anti-Ballistic Missile Coalition. Sweden and Saab play key roles, strengthening Swedish and European security.

https://t.co/ClUYmBj0xF

[Signe Burgstaller @SweAmbCAN]

Excited to attend today’s launch of the @StudentsOnIce 2026 expeditions to the Arctic, which brings together youth, educators & researchers from across the Arctic region. I had the pleasure to meet Lovisa, Rebecca, Sofie and Edvin - 🇸🇪 students who will join the North-to-North Expedition for an adventure of a lifetime. Bon voyage!

[Signe Burgstaller @SweAmbCAN]

At the @calgarystampede joined my EU Ambassador colleagues from 🇪🇺🇩🇰🇫🇮🇫🇷🇩🇪🇮🇪🇮🇹🇱🇻🇳🇱 for a special reception marking the start of Ireland’s Presidency of the Council of the European Union. Congrats @IrlAmbCanada! Honoured to be part of a White Hat ceremony officiated by Calgary Mayor @JeromyYYC. Yahoo!

[NATO @NATO]

Ankara Summit Declaration issued by the Heads of State and Government participating in the meeting of the North Atlantic Council in Ankara, Türkiye

Read the full statement → https://t.co/mQOBHNYCXy

#NATOsummit

[Sweden in Canada @SwedeninCAN]

At the #NATOsummit, the joint procurement of a new airborne warning and control system was announced - the #GlobalEye, which combines @Saab radar technology and @Bombardier Global 6500 aircraft. Good news for the Alliance and the 🇸🇪🇨🇦 Strategic partnership!

#StrongerTogether

[NATO @NATO]

🆕 NATO modernises its 'eyes in the sky'

At the #NATOsummit, Allies announced the joint procurement of new airborne warning and control systems, which will provide simultaneous surveillance across air, maritime and land domains from a single platform

🔗 https://t.co/JC6rT1jIV8

[Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs @SweMFA]

Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson, Minister for Foreign Affairs Maria Malmer Stenergard and Minister for Defence Pål Jonson are now in Ankara for the NATO Summit.

Earlier this year, Sweden hosted the meeting of NATO Ministers of Foreign Affairs in Helsingborg, just two years after joining the Alliance.

This was an opportunity for Sweden to show that through its NATO membership it has found its rightful home – and an opportunity for NATO to visit Sweden at home.

The meeting in Helsingborg also set the tone for the NATO Summit in Ankara on 7–8 July.

The agenda for the Summit includes the Allied countries’ commitments for a stronger NATO, a stronger defence industry and continued support to Ukraine.

Sweden is taking its responsibility. We are making the necessary investments to build a stronger Europe and a stronger NATO together with other Allies. 

#WeAreNATO #NATOSummit

[Signe Burgstaller @SweAmbCAN]

Enjoying my first @calgarystampede, the fun vibe and great networking opportunities! A pleasure to talk briefly with @ABDanielleSmith and many more. Also had a good meeting with President of @CanadaWestFdn Gary Mar together with Nordic-Baltic colleagues.

[Maria M Stenergard @MariaStenergard]

Dear friend @andrii_sybiha, when you visited my hometown Kristianstad in May I made you a promise. Today I’m happy to say that promise has been fulfilled.

Names are not just words - they carry history, identity and self-determination. A small linguistic change, but a symbol of Sweden’s support for Ukraine 🇸🇪 🇺🇦

[Ulf Kristersson @SwedishPM]

Thank you for a great call, @MarkJCarney. Sweden and Canada’s partnership continues to expand rapidly. Our defense cooperation, including Canada’s procurement of GlobalEye, strengthens our joint security, while benefiting industries and creating jobs in both Sweden and Canada. I look forward to further deepening that cooperation

[Sweden in Canada @SwedeninCAN]

Wishing all our partners, friends and followers a Happy Canada Day! 🇨🇦

[Mark Carney @MarkJCarney]

Trade between Canada and Sweden has more than doubled in the past five years. This year we entered into negotiations to procure GlobalEye, Saab’s Airborne Early Warning and Control aircraft platform — and build it right here in Canada.

This morning, Prime Minister Kristersson and I spoke about the opportunities ahead, and how we can build on that progress.

[Sweden in Canada @SwedeninCAN]

Happy Midsummer! ☀️🍓🌸

[Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs @SweMFA]

Today is Midsummer’s Eve in Sweden, a major holiday and one of the longest days of the year. We celebrate by dancing around a maypole and singing traditional songs with flower wreaths in our hair. Happy Midsummer!

[Sweden in Canada @SwedeninCAN]

We look forward to @ExportDevCanada opening a branch in Stockholm and expanding their presence in Sweden in the coming months! This week @SweAmbCAN had the pleasure to meet CEO @AliNankivell & her team to discuss business, investment & innovation opportunities between 🇨🇦 & 🇸🇪.

[Sweden in Canada @SwedeninCAN]

Don’t miss it! Recently opened @NatGalleryCan, #Qillaniq - a Circumpolar Indigenous Contemporary Art Exhibition, featuring 70 artists, including several Sámi artists from Sweden and other Nordic countries. A truly amazing cultural experience!