Sweden in Manila

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[EU Ambassador to the PH 🇪🇺🇵🇭 @EUAmbPH]

🇪🇺🇵🇭 A major milestone in our partnership: the substantive conclusion of EU–Philippines FTA negotiations! A step towards deeper trade ties, new opportunities for businesses and sustainable growth—reflecting our shared commitment to open, rules-based trade.

[EU Ambassador to the PH 🇪🇺🇵🇭 @EUAmbPH]

Deeply concerned by today's incident near Bombay Shoal involving BFAR vessel BRP Datu Magat Salamat. Dangerous manoeuvres at sea endanger lives. Respect for international law of the sea, as reflected in UNCLOS, and 2016 Arbitral Award, is key to maritime security and safety.🇪🇺🇵🇭

[EUinthePhilippines🇪🇺🇵🇭 @EUinthePH]

The EU Delegation, in Team Europe with several Embassies, followed on the ground the first parliamentary elections in BARMM. A key step in its political transition and the peace process in Mindanao!

We look forward to continuing our support for BARMM! 🇪🇺🇵🇭

[Philippine News Agency @pnagovph]

Cyber security and cognitive warfare were among the topics discussed during the meeting between Department of National Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. said Sweden Minister of Defense Pål Jonson on Thursday.

"We have very much to share in these two areas, and we will cooperate on that," Teodoro said in an online press briefing shortly after his meeting with Jonson in a hotel in Makati City.

https://t.co/TS1SoDqI1i

[Philippine Navy @Philippine_Navy]

STRONGER DEFENSE COOPERATION 🇵🇭🤝🇸🇪 | Swedish Defense Minister Visits PH Navy Chief

The Philippine Navy, led by Flag Officer In Command, Vice Admiral Jose Ma Ambrosio Q Ezpeleta PN, welcomed His Excellency Pål Jonson, the Swedish Defense Minister, as he paid a visit on July 22, 2026 at the Navy Headquarters, aimed at deepening defense cooperation between the Philippines and Sweden.

Read full story here 👉 https://t.co/ZnA2XQlNjA

PN @128: Modern and Ready, Strong and Steady — Credible in Mission, Always Mission-Ready

#ProtectingtheSeasSecuringOurFuture
#ModernMultiDomainSelfReliantCrediblePartner
#PN128AlwaysMissionReady
#OneAFPOnePhilippines
#StrongAFPStrongPhilippines
#MatatagNaSandigan
#AFP90

[NewsWatch Plus PH @newswatchplusph]

SWEDEN SEEKS DEEPER DEFENSE TIES WITH PH

Sweden is eyeing a stronger defense partnership with the Philippines, particularly in cybersecurity and armed forces modernization.

The Nordic country also expressed openness to pursuing a Visiting Forces Agreement with Manila.

Today’s Newsmaker: Swedish Defense Minister Pål Jonson

Watch the interview:
https://t.co/DHaFRLJJmF

[Philippine News Agency @pnagovph]

LOOK | Sweden, Poland, Lithuania, and Romania officially join the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation in Southeast Asia (TAC) during the Philippine-hosted commemorative activity for the regional peace pact's 50th anniversary in Pasay City on Friday (July 24, 2026).

The TAC is ASEAN's core peace and security treaty that establishes the code of conduct for inter-state relations within the region.

Signing the instruments of accession to TAC are Swedish Defense Minister Pål Jonson, Poland's State Assets Minister Wojciech Balczun, Lithuania Foreign Minister Kęstutis Budrys, Lithuania's Education and Research Minister Mihai Dimian. The ceremony was witnessed by Foreign Affairs Secretary Ma. Theresa @SecLazaro. | Joyce Ann Rocamora; Photos courtesy of ASEAN PH

#ASEAN2026

[Philippine Coast Guard @coastguardph]

𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐊: The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) welcomed the Minister for Defence of the Kingdom of Sweden, Dr. Pål Jonson on his courtesy visit at the National Headquarters, Port Area, Manila on July 22, 2026.

✍️https://t.co/dcc7z1PyWV

#DOTrPH 🇵🇭
#CoastGuardPH
#MaritimeSectorWorks

[Department of National Defense - Philippines @dndphl]

🇵🇭🤝🇸🇪 | Secretary of National Defense Gilberto C. Teodoro, Jr. and Swedish Minister for Defense Pål Jonson reaffirmed the growing defense partnership between the Philippines and Sweden during their bilateral meeting today.

Read full story 🔗 https://t.co/XYSsbtyUv9

#DNDPHL

[Pål Jonson @PlJonson]

Yesterday, I had the pleasure of again meeting with my Philippine counterpart, Secretary Teodoro, to discuss bilateral defence cooperation, maritime security, the protection of critical underwater infrastructure and the evolving security challenges facing our regions. (1/3)

[EUinthePhilippines🇪🇺🇵🇭 @EUinthePH]

#EUinthePhilippines issues the following statement ⏬️

[U.S. Embassy in the Philippines @USEmbassyPH]

Celebrating #PartnersInProsperity.

We welcomed new partners to the #LuzonEconomicCorridor: 🇦🇺, 🇨🇦, 🇩🇰, 🇫🇷, 🇮🇹, 🇰🇷, 🇸🇪, and 🇬🇧. Together, we are creating jobs, driving economic growth, and increasing value for international investors.

[EUinthePhilippines🇪🇺🇵🇭 @EUinthePH]

4 years of 🇺🇦 resistance, and 4 years of Russia’s brutal, unprovoked aggression. 🇪🇺 and its Member States stand firmly with Ukraine. In 🇵🇭, EUDEL and EU Ambassadors commemorated these tragic events and reaffirmed that Russia must stop its aggression and be held accountable.

[Department of National Defense - Philippines @dndphl]

#DNDPHL Defense Secretary Gilberto C. Teodoro, Jr. met with H.E Anna Ferry, Ambassador of Sweden to the Philippines, during her courtesy call on February 19, at Camp General Emilio Aguinaldo, Quezon City.
🇵🇭🤝🇸🇪

#BagongPilipinas #PilipinasDiKaPasisiil

[Sweden in Manila @SwedeninManila]

The Embassy of Sweden in Manila expresses its deep sympathies to the passengers of MV Trisha Kerstin 3 and offers its condolences to the affected families. We sincerely hope for the swift recovery of those injured, and we keep in our thoughts those who are unaccounted for.

[Ambassador Andreas Pfaffernoschke @germanyinphl]

Members of the MFC Local Embassy Network in the Philippines express their concern regaring the recent developments on the case of Frenchie Mae Cumpio and Marielle Domequil.

See statement below:

[EUinthePhilippines🇪🇺🇵🇭 @EUinthePH]

South China Sea: Statement by the Spokesperson on the recent dangerous actions. https://t.co/3VutZYxrxV

[Sweden in Manila @SwedeninManila]

"Congratulations to Pres. Ferdinand Marcos Jr for the successful launch of the Philippines' ASEAN Chairship in 2026. Sweden will remain a steadfast and reliable partner in our common goals such as sustainable development & respect for int’l rules-based order." - Amb. Anna Ferry

[Sweden in Manila @SwedeninManila]

Sweden remains bullish on Phl, but... https://t.co/XuSwij6hfy

[Sweden in Manila @SwedeninManila]

Sweden’s non-resident Defense Attaché Lt.Col. Anders Nikanorsson visits Manila to reaffirm commitment to strategic defense partnership with the Philippines.
Read more: https://t.co/AW1XV9jWDT