Swedish foreign, justice ministers to visit Türkiye for security cooperation talks
Turkish, NATO and Swedish flags seen together. (Courtesy of Politico)
Swedish Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard and Justice Minister Gunnar Strommer will visit Türkiye next week for discussions on bilateral security cooperation, according to a statement from the Swedish government.
The ministers will arrive in Ankara on Jan. 21 to focus on enhancing security collaboration and addressing international issues.
Crucial to strengthen cooperation
“It is crucial that we strengthen cooperation between our countries on issues related to our common security,” Stenergard said in the statement.
Strommer added, “I look forward to meeting our Turkish colleagues to discuss our joint work against terrorism and organized crime.”
The statement highlighted that such talks will be held annually, as agreed upon in a joint declaration at the NATO summit in Vilnius.
The agenda will cover key topics such as the fight against terrorism, transnational organized crime, Russia’s war in Ukraine, the situations in Syria and Gaza, and other foreign policy matters.
