- Jul 23, 2018
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NOTICE OF IMPENDING EVICTION Dear Ambassadors, I am writing to you on behalf of the Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs in particular relation to premises held by foreign governments within Sweden and premises currently occupied by Sweden abroad. Following the tragedy in Australia over the past few days Sweden has made the decision to cease all non-contractually binding diplomatic missions held bilaterally. This will include the withdrawal of Swedish missions abroad. This letter should be treated as notice of impending eviction which will start the legal process of eviction for foreign governments from Sweden. This does not represent our current state of relations and is simply the first step to changing the way we see political ties across the globe. We strongly believe that any mission that does not have the terms, regulations and conditions of stay negotiated, signed and approved by governments are dangerous and lead to international dispute; ultimately costing lives. Sweden will not gamble the lives of dignitaries for the sake of political prowess. I must stress that this does not dictate our current or future relations and is simply a step to make your stay in Sweden safer. We will always be and have always been open to discussion with any state regarding the future of our friendship, please do not hesitate to write back so we can have our agreements in writing. This step is for the safety of both our great nations. May I wish you and your people the very best. Regards, Ministry for Foreign Affairs Sweden |