United States | Communique to Sweden

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OFFICE OF THE UNITED STATES AMBASSADOR TO THE KINGDOM OF SWEDEN​

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TO: Margot Wallström, Secretary of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Sweden ( Jamie )​

FROM: Lincoln Johansson, United States Ambassador to the Kingdom of Sweden

Secretary Wallström,

The devolving situation in France has become exceptionally concerning, especially because there are over 150,000 Americans in the country. The Department of State has changed its travel recommendations for France to "Do Not Travel" and has encouraged all Americans in France to leave the country as soon as possible. However, if they are not able to get a direct flight back to the United States, Americans in France are being encouraged to travel to the United Kingdom or Sweden and then return home from there.

I regret that this action has taken place without advanced notice to your office or to the Prime Minister. The American Embassy in Stockholm is prepared to house and process as many Americans as possible, and American airliners are redirecting more flights to and from the United Kingdom in preparation for an influx of Americans. The Federal Government requests that the Swedish Government give refuge to any American citizen with a valid passport that is attempting to enter Sweden.

I have also been directed to inform you that the President is considering deploying a carrier strike group to the Celtic Sea. The purpose of this operation would be to assist with the evacuation of Americans from France. If such an operation were to occur, the Navy would be open to coordinating military operations with the Swedish Navy.

I hope to hear back from you soon.

Respectfully,

Lincoln Johansson
United States Ambassador to The Kingdom of Sweden
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Government of Sweden
Löfven Administration​

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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 in France and honestly it is worrisome that such discourse has found itself in Europe once again. Needless to say we are committed to ensuring that our friends, allies and partners are equally catered for throughout the situation.

I note the changes to your travel recommendations and your request has unequivocally been granted on my authority. Any US national presenting with relevant lawfully issued travel documentation, including valid passport, will be granted access to Sweden for refuge in the US Embassy. At present the Swedish mission in France remains open and operational - these services will be extended to US nationals until further notice and we will be working with the French to ensure these sites have adequate security services on site.

Please accept this message as official written memorandum of understanding.

Regards,
Margot Wallström
Secretary of Foreign Affairs
Department for Foreign Affairs
Kingdom of Sweden

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