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Government of Sweden Löfven Administration Dear Ambassador Kanchana Patachoke, Thank you for your correspondence in relation to the situation in Paris, France. I note your extensive deployment and have passed this through the relevant departments within the Department of Defence to establish...

After a brief review of operation orders presented to the military advisors whilst on the call, he would look back up to the camera to address the Brigadier; it was clear from the cameras view that the Swedish advisor was within some form of operational control room with various people, screens...

TOP SECRET Les Miserables February 2001 Despite recent news that the riots within France had began to diminish and the local authorities had began to take some control of the situation, the decision for immediate deployment of the Swedish Royal Navy as a contingency was expedited within the...

Department of Foreign Affairs In response to a heightened security threat we have been left with no choice but to close the Swedish Embassy in Paris and an emergency evacuation process is in effect. Please avoid the area and comply with local government agencies. Further information to follow...

OPERATION TANGEITE SWEDISH ARMED FORCES DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE OFFICIAL OPERATION ORDER FEBRUARY 2001 TOP SECRET Situation Report Protests in France, specifically Paris, have began to result in civil unrest and public disorder compromising the integrity and security of the Swedish diplomatic...

Government of Sweden Löfven Administration The situation in France is rapidly evolving and what was initially being retained within the security provisions of Operation Scimitar has now escalated to the requirement for military emergency evacuation on the basis that the embassy is now...

Government of Sweden Löfven Administration Dear Secretary Jason Green, Following the public disorder in Paris, France we have received authorisation by the French government to deploy an Armed Support Taskforce from the National Security Office in order to provide the necessary security...

OPERATION SCIMITAR NATIONAL SECURITY OFFICE DEPARTMENT OF HOME AFFAIRS OFFICIAL OPERATION ORDER FEBRUARY 2001 SECURE Situation Report Following a number of high-profile security incidents Operation Scimitar serves as a multi-agency response to dignitary protection both in domestic and...

"I will pass the provision onto the National Security Office who will work closely with the Swedish Royal Air Force to identify the most appropriate contingency. Meanwhile I have been informed that the French Embassy in Stockholm has been upgraded to a G3L-OS site, prompting the deployment of...

Department of Foreign Affairs Secretary Wallström has authorised a number of actions following crisis talks relating to the situation in France. See the full statement here. @swe_dfa

Department of Foreign Affairs Statement by Secretary Margot Wallström "Good Afternoon, In the past few hours I have been involved in extensive crisis talks in relation to the ongoing public disorder that has enveloped in Paris, France; the nations capital. These talks have included advisors...

"Thank you Minister, your willing has not gone unnoticed. It has long been a commitment in our foreign policy that the closure of diplomatic missions, particularly an embassy, should be a last resort as it essentially removes a vital point of access by those travelling abroad. We will have an...

"Minister, thank you for taking my call and I am sure it has come as no surprise to you that we need to have a conversation in respect to the developing situation in Paris. I have just left a remote crisis meeting with the cabinet in Stockholm who remain invested in ensuring our diplomatic...

Government of Sweden Löfven Administration Dear Ambassador Lincoln Johansson, I apologise for any delay in my response, as you can expect we have been undergoing extensive crisis analysis domestically to best develop contingencies to this situation. I am saddened to hear about the situation...

Government of Sweden Löfven Administration As a matter of urgency a telephone call is made from the Ambassador for Sweden to France, Håkan Ákesson, calling directly to the French Minister of Foreign Affairs. This telephone call is made in line with the Swedish Document Classification and...

Department of Foreign Affairs We are aware and monitoring the developing situation in France and endeavour to work closely with our friends, allies and partners overseas to develop a working strategy. Our foreign policy remains unaffected. The diplomatic mission in France will remain open until...

"I am very happy with the second revision of the arrangement - if we are all in agreement I would be keen to see this progress through our respective legislature as soon as possible." Jamie Odinson

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Government of Sweden Löfven Administration Dear President Adem Şahin, As we reach a new chapter in international politics, the significance of the War of the Middle East and the significance of Turkish aggression during this period remains at the very forefront of security decisions...

Department of Foreign Affairs International Travel Advisory (ITA) has been updated. For more information click here. @swe_dfa