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Signe Burgstaller (@sweambcan) 's Twitter Profile Photo

A great visit to #Whitehorse, YT & Carcross/Tagish FN, focus on First Nations vibrant arts and culture. Enjoyed meeting with Premier Ranj Pillai and Government of Yukon briefings on YT political issues and economic prospects. Also did a Nordic panel on #Arctic security, arranged by The CIC-Yukon.

A great visit to #Whitehorse, YT &amp; <a href="/GCTFN/">Carcross/Tagish FN</a>, focus on First Nations vibrant arts and culture. Enjoyed meeting with Premier <a href="/RanjPillai1/">Ranj Pillai</a> and <a href="/yukongov/">Government of Yukon</a> briefings on YT political issues and economic prospects. Also did a Nordic panel on #Arctic security, arranged by <a href="/thecic/">The CIC</a>-Yukon.
SwedishPM (@swedishpm) 's Twitter Profile Photo

In The Hague for NATOโ€™s Summit at critical juncture for Euro-Atlantic Security. Swedenโ€™s key priorities for this Summit are: 1. A united NATO is a strong NATO - especially important in this current security situation 2. Europe needs to take a greater responsibility for its own

In The Hague for NATOโ€™s Summit at critical juncture for Euro-Atlantic Security.
 
Swedenโ€™s key priorities for this Summit are:
1. A united NATO is a strong NATO - especially important in this current security situation

2. Europe needs to take a greater responsibility for its own
Mark Carney (@markjcarney) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Great to see you, Prime Minister Kristersson. Canada and Sweden are close friends and trusted Allies โ€” and even stronger together at NATO.

Great to see you, Prime Minister Kristersson.

Canada and Sweden are close friends and trusted Allies โ€” and even stronger together at NATO.
SwedishPM (@swedishpm) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Great to meet Mark Carney at the NATO Summit. Sweden and Canada are close Allies with many shared interests, not least in the Arctic โ€“ looking forward to strengthening our cooperation.

Great to meet <a href="/MarkJCarney/">Mark Carney</a> at the NATO Summit.

Sweden and Canada are close Allies with many shared interests, not least in the Arctic โ€“ looking forward to strengthening our cooperation.
Prime Minister of Canada (@canadianpm) 's Twitter Profile Photo

At the #NATOSummit, Prime Minister Carney met with Swedish Prime Minister, Ulf Kristersson. They discussed deepening economic and security ties and reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening defence across the North Atlantic and Arctic regions. Details: ow.ly/o5ui50WfGtK

At the #NATOSummit, Prime Minister Carney met with Swedish Prime Minister, Ulf Kristersson. They discussed deepening economic and security ties and reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening defence across the North Atlantic and Arctic regions. Details: ow.ly/o5ui50WfGtK
Signe Burgstaller (@sweambcan) 's Twitter Profile Photo

The GAC #NorthernTour25 has reached the Arctic Ocean! Today we paid a visit to #Tuktoyaktuk, NWT where we got a warm reception by local leaders and the hamlet community. We were briefed on challenges of climate change and shoreline erosion, permafrost exposure, pingos & more.

The GAC #NorthernTour25 has reached the Arctic Ocean! Today we paid a visit to #Tuktoyaktuk, NWT where we got a warm reception by local leaders and the hamlet community. We were briefed on challenges of climate change and shoreline erosion, permafrost exposure, pingos &amp; more.
Mark Carney (@markjcarney) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Meeting with the leaders of Denmark, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden at the NATO Summit. As Arctic nations, we face shared, rising threats in the region. Our Alliance is key to keeping the north strong and secure. ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช

Meeting with the leaders of Denmark, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden at the NATO Summit.

As Arctic nations, we face shared, rising threats in the region. Our Alliance is key to keeping the north strong and secure.

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช
SwedishPM (@swedishpm) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Stronger and safer together ๐Ÿค Today NATO Allies agreed on a new goal for defence spending of 5 %. This is necessary to meet a complex security situation and deter Russia from further military aggression. As NATO we are united in our ironclad commitment to collective defence and

Stronger and safer together ๐Ÿค

Today NATO Allies agreed on a new goal for defence spending of 5 %. This is necessary to meet a complex security situation and deter Russia from further military aggression. As NATO we are united in our ironclad commitment to collective defence and
Maria M Stenergard (@mariastenergard) 's Twitter Profile Photo

The Nordic foreign ministers at the NATO Summit call for an immediate and unconditional ceasefire in Ukraine. In order to achieve that, we need continued support for Ukraine. The five Nordic countries have already committed to over 15 billion USD of military support in 2025, and

Prime Minister of Canada (@canadianpm) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Prime Minister Carney met with leaders of several Nordic countries at #NATOSummit. They discussed opportunities to deepen economic and Arctic security in key sectors and emphasized the importance of investing in infrastructure and defence as NATO Allies. ow.ly/iT5P50Wga8x

Prime Minister Carney met with leaders of several Nordic countries at #NATOSummit. They discussed opportunities to deepen economic and Arctic security in key sectors and emphasized the importance of investing in infrastructure and defence as NATO Allies. ow.ly/iT5P50Wga8x
Anita Anand (@anitaanandoe) 's Twitter Profile Photo

In the face of growing security challenges in the Arctic, partnership is our greatest strength. At the NATO Summit, I joined the Prime Minister Mark Carney and the leaders of Denmark, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden to deepen cooperation between Arctic allies โ€” grounded in shared

In the face of growing security challenges in the Arctic, partnership is our greatest strength.

At the NATO Summit, I joined the Prime Minister <a href="/MarkJCarney/">Mark Carney</a> and the leaders of Denmark, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden to deepen cooperation between Arctic allies โ€” grounded in shared
Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs (@swemfa) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Europe must take greater responsibility for its defence. Sweden has doubled its defence spending in four yearsโ€”and we are on track to reach 5% of GDP by 2030, including 3.5% in core military spending by 2030. This is our commitment to a stronger Europe and a more capable

Signe Burgstaller (@sweambcan) 's Twitter Profile Photo

In Town of Inuvik, NWT we experienced the magical midnight sun! A truly enriching experience, our visit included interactions with local leaders, the Gwichโ€™in and Inuvialuit peoples, as well as #NWT Commissioner Kisoun. We also visited Inuvialuit and the satellite stations.

In <a href="/townofinuvik/">Town of Inuvik</a>, NWT we experienced the magical midnight sun! A truly enriching experience, our visit included interactions with local leaders, the Gwichโ€™in and Inuvialuit peoples, as well as #NWT Commissioner Kisoun. We also visited <a href="/InuvialuitCorp/">Inuvialuit</a> and the satellite stations.
Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs (@swemfa) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Swedenโ€™s NATO membership is rooted in more than geography and capability. It is built on shared valuesโ€”freedom, democracy, and the Rule of law. We joined NATO not just to be safer โ€”but to help defend what matters most. #WeAreNATO Sweden at NATO NATO

Signe Burgstaller (@sweambcan) 's Twitter Profile Photo

The GAC #NorthernTour25 has reached its northernmost point, #ResoluteBay, NU! We were briefed on the work of Natural Resources Polar Continental Shelf Program (PCSP) and #CAF Arctic Training Centre, heard stories from Inuit community members and visited monument for High Arctic exiles.

The GAC #NorthernTour25 has reached its northernmost point, #ResoluteBay, NU! We were briefed on the work of <a href="/NRCan/">Natural Resources</a> Polar Continental Shelf Program (PCSP) and #CAF Arctic Training Centre, heard stories from Inuit community members and visited monument for High Arctic exiles.
Signe Burgstaller (@sweambcan) 's Twitter Profile Photo

A most informative visit in City of Iqaluit แ“„แ“‡แ“•แธแ…แ”ญแƒแ‘ฆ แƒแ–ƒแ“—แƒแ‘ฆ, learning more about Nunavutโ€™s agenda and priorities, Arctic security, community development & more. Enjoyed conversations with Premier Premier P.J. Akeeagok, Members of Legislative Assembly, Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated, as well as tour of stunning surroundings.

A most informative visit in <a href="/CityofIqaluit/">City of Iqaluit แ“„แ“‡แ“•แธแ…แ”ญแƒแ‘ฆ แƒแ–ƒแ“—แƒแ‘ฆ</a>, learning more about Nunavutโ€™s agenda and priorities, Arctic security, community development &amp; more. Enjoyed conversations with Premier <a href="/j_akeeagok/">Premier P.J. Akeeagok</a>, Members of Legislative Assembly, <a href="/NTunngavik/">Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated</a>, as well as tour of stunning surroundings.
Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs (@swemfa) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Sweden is increasing its support to Ukraine. ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Last year, Ukraine was subjected to more than 4 315 cyber incidents โ€“ an average of 12 per day. The attacks originate primarily from Russia and are directed at targets such as central government functions and basic civil services

Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs (@swemfa) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Swedish support to Ukraineโ€™s IT expertise โ€“ a key contribution to the countryโ€™s resilience, reconstruction and path to the EU. ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ Sweden is supporting the further development of Ukraineโ€™s IT expertise in public administration, civil society and the IT sector, including

Signe Burgstaller (@sweambcan) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Bidding farewell to a dear friend & colleague, Ambassador of ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Yulia Kovaliv, who is nearing the end of her tour in Canada. In a skillful & dedicated manner, she has made a lasting impact in her diplomatic mission to keep support for Ukraine high on the agenda. #StandWithUkraine

Bidding farewell to a dear friend &amp; colleague, Ambassador of ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ <a href="/kovaliv_y/">Yulia Kovaliv</a>, who is nearing the end of her tour in Canada. In a skillful &amp; dedicated manner, she has made a lasting impact in her diplomatic mission to keep support for Ukraine high on the agenda. 

#StandWithUkraine
Maria M Stenergard (@mariastenergard) 's Twitter Profile Photo

A clear joint message by ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฟ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ on the urgent need to end the civilian suffering in Gaza. The restrictions on the flow of aid must immediately be lifted, all the hostages be released and a negotiated ceasefire be put in place. We also