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Disarmament and Non-Proliferation Swedish MFA reposted

(1/3) New publication alert! Our @GPWMDofficial Initiative to #Counter #Disinformation has released its latest product, which highlights a long term research project that sought to better understand the potential impact of #BW disinformation on state-level decision making.

GPctrDisinfo's tweet image. (1/3) New publication alert! Our @GPWMDofficial Initiative to #Counter #Disinformation has released its latest product, which highlights a long term research project that sought to better understand the potential impact of #BW disinformation on state-level decision making.

Disarmament and Non-Proliferation Swedish MFA reposted

#BioWeapons and #BioTerrorism are global threats demanding global solutions. Join @WOAH and #GPWMD in Geneva for the 3rd Global Biothreat Reduction Conference, which will highlight challenges and opportunities to prevent the unthinkable.

In today’s precarious world, the risk of unintended or deliberate misuse of animal pathogens is a growing concern due to advances in biotechnology and accessibility. This increasing threat to global security can no longer be ignored. From disease outbreaks to environmental…

WOAH's tweet image. In today’s precarious world, the risk of unintended or deliberate misuse of animal pathogens is a growing concern due to advances in biotechnology and accessibility. This increasing threat to global security can no longer be ignored. From disease outbreaks to environmental…


Disarmament and Non-Proliferation Swedish MFA reposted

Welcoming #Sweden’s new Permanent Representative, Amb. Annika Ben David, who presented her credentials to @DrRobFloyd today. As incoming co-president of #ArticleXIV Conf on Facilitating Entry into Force of the #CTBT, Sweden’s strong support for the Treaty and commitment to global…

CTBTO's tweet image. Welcoming #Sweden’s new Permanent Representative, Amb. Annika Ben David, who presented her credentials to @DrRobFloyd today. As incoming co-president of #ArticleXIV Conf on Facilitating Entry into Force of the #CTBT, Sweden’s strong support for the Treaty and commitment to global…

Disarmament and Non-Proliferation Swedish MFA reposted

"Disarmament and non-proliferation are not optional—they are a collective responsibility. The EU will continue to lead, together with our partners, in advancing diplomacy and defending the multilateral order, and ensuring that such tragedies never happen again." Statement by the…


Disarmament and Non-Proliferation Swedish MFA reposted

🚨 📣 The July edition of the #GPWMD quarterly newsletter is now live! Dive into the latest #CBRN initiatives, milestones, & collaborations from our 31 global members & partners. Read it here ⬇️ bit.ly/44ZNoRb

GPWMDofficial's tweet image. 🚨 📣 The July edition of the #GPWMD quarterly newsletter is now live! Dive into the latest #CBRN initiatives, milestones, & collaborations from our 31 global members & partners.

Read it here ⬇️
bit.ly/44ZNoRb

Disarmament and Non-Proliferation Swedish MFA reposted

the Australia Group concluded its annual plenary meeting. Sweden encourages more countries to engage with the Australia Group and welcomes Albania as a new unilateral adherent. Read the joint statement from the group: dfat.gov.au/news/news/aust… @ausarmscontrol @foiresearch

SweMFA's tweet image. the Australia Group concluded its annual plenary meeting. Sweden encourages more countries to engage with the Australia Group and welcomes Albania as a new unilateral adherent. Read the joint statement from the group: dfat.gov.au/news/news/aust…

@ausarmscontrol @foiresearch…

Last week we had a chance to discuss the prospects for a world free from nuclear weapons with knowledgeable experts from @SwedishQuakers

SweArmsControl's tweet image. Last week we had a chance to discuss the prospects for a world free from nuclear weapons with knowledgeable experts from @SwedishQuakers

Sweden thanks Australia for its tireless 40-year leadership in preventing the spread of chemical and biological weapons.

Australia is proud to celebrate 40 years' leadership of the Australia Group and efforts to harmonise export controls to prevent the spread of chemical and biological weapons. The Australia Group remains committed to setting the standard for global counter-proliferation efforts.



Thank you UN USG @INakamitsu for productive meetings in Stockholm and for continued excellent cooperation 🇺🇳🇸🇪

SweArmsControl's tweet image. Thank you UN USG @INakamitsu for productive meetings in Stockholm and for continued excellent cooperation 🇺🇳🇸🇪

Always enriching taking part in the @AlvamyrdalCNTR annual conference and meeting colleagues that work on advancing nuclear disarmament. Ann-Sofie Nilsson highlighted the crucial link between academia, civil society and policy makers as well as the success of the #NPT

SweArmsControl's tweet image. Always enriching taking part in the @AlvamyrdalCNTR annual conference and meeting colleagues that work on advancing nuclear disarmament. Ann-Sofie Nilsson highlighted the crucial link between academia, civil society and policy makers as well as the success of the #NPT
SweArmsControl's tweet image. Always enriching taking part in the @AlvamyrdalCNTR annual conference and meeting colleagues that work on advancing nuclear disarmament. Ann-Sofie Nilsson highlighted the crucial link between academia, civil society and policy makers as well as the success of the #NPT
SweArmsControl's tweet image. Always enriching taking part in the @AlvamyrdalCNTR annual conference and meeting colleagues that work on advancing nuclear disarmament. Ann-Sofie Nilsson highlighted the crucial link between academia, civil society and policy makers as well as the success of the #NPT

In the margins of #NPTPrepCom 🇸🇪 discussed disarmament, risk reduction, nuclear safety. Some highlights below👇 - Governors from Hiroshima and Nagasaki 🇯🇵 - PrepCom Chair, Amb Agyeman 🇬🇭 - SOM on nuclear risk reduction - Mr Sergii Shutenko, Director for Int Security 🇺🇦

SweArmsControl's tweet image. In the margins of #NPTPrepCom 🇸🇪 discussed disarmament, risk reduction, nuclear safety. Some highlights below👇

- Governors from Hiroshima and Nagasaki 🇯🇵
- PrepCom Chair, Amb Agyeman 🇬🇭
- SOM on nuclear risk reduction 
- Mr Sergii Shutenko, Director for Int Security 🇺🇦
SweArmsControl's tweet image. In the margins of #NPTPrepCom 🇸🇪 discussed disarmament, risk reduction, nuclear safety. Some highlights below👇

- Governors from Hiroshima and Nagasaki 🇯🇵
- PrepCom Chair, Amb Agyeman 🇬🇭
- SOM on nuclear risk reduction 
- Mr Sergii Shutenko, Director for Int Security 🇺🇦
SweArmsControl's tweet image. In the margins of #NPTPrepCom 🇸🇪 discussed disarmament, risk reduction, nuclear safety. Some highlights below👇

- Governors from Hiroshima and Nagasaki 🇯🇵
- PrepCom Chair, Amb Agyeman 🇬🇭
- SOM on nuclear risk reduction 
- Mr Sergii Shutenko, Director for Int Security 🇺🇦
SweArmsControl's tweet image. In the margins of #NPTPrepCom 🇸🇪 discussed disarmament, risk reduction, nuclear safety. Some highlights below👇

- Governors from Hiroshima and Nagasaki 🇯🇵
- PrepCom Chair, Amb Agyeman 🇬🇭
- SOM on nuclear risk reduction 
- Mr Sergii Shutenko, Director for Int Security 🇺🇦

Visit from Saudi Arabia!🇸🇪🇸🇦 Today a delegation from Saudi Arabia visited us in Stockholm as part of their disarmament and non-proliferation training course at @SIPRI. Interesting discussions about regional perspectives on #ADN. Thanks for visiting us!

SweArmsControl's tweet image. Visit from Saudi Arabia!🇸🇪🇸🇦
Today a delegation from Saudi Arabia visited us in Stockholm as part of their disarmament and non-proliferation training course at @SIPRI. Interesting discussions about regional perspectives on #ADN. Thanks for visiting us!

Big thanks to 🇫🇷 and the 🇵🇭 for co-Charing the meeting on nuclear risk reduction. It’s vital to reduce the risks for nuclear weapons use while working for disarmament. 🇸🇪 is happy to support the working paper containing ambitious yet realistic recommendations.

#NPT #PrepCom #RiskReduction 📢🌍 Productive discussions between #NuclearWeaponStates, #NonNuclearWeaponStates & #CivilSociety on reducing nuclear risk to strengthen #NPT 📄Read the working paper supported by 17 States: urlr.me/at4CJq

FR_Desarmement's tweet image. #NPT #PrepCom #RiskReduction
📢🌍 Productive discussions between #NuclearWeaponStates, #NonNuclearWeaponStates & #CivilSociety on reducing nuclear risk to strengthen #NPT 

📄Read the working paper supported by 17 States: urlr.me/at4CJq


Important discussions kicking off today in New York at the #NPTPrepCom Read the full 🇸🇪 statement in the general debate 👉 docs-library.unoda.org/Treaty_on_the_…

#NPTPrepCom Statement by Sweden: “The challenges facing the NPT are many. Therefore, we must work to uphold and strengthen the Treaty as a cornerstone of the global nuclear non-proliferation. To achieve a nuclear weapons-free world, multilateralism remains our best chance”

SwedenUN's tweet image. #NPTPrepCom Statement by Sweden:
“The challenges facing the NPT are many. Therefore, we must work to uphold and strengthen the Treaty as a cornerstone of the global nuclear non-proliferation. To achieve a nuclear weapons-free world, multilateralism remains our best chance”


Disarmament and Non-Proliferation Swedish MFA reposted

📣Mark your calendars 🇫🇷 will host a side-event at the 2025 #NPT #PrepCom on transparency and accountability ➡️Join the discussion with @TGorjestani @Amb_Klement_UE @IEambdUNGeneva and @SweArmsControl 🗓️Wed 30 April | 🕐 1:15–2:30 PM | 📍CR 5 - UN HQ, New York

FR_Desarmement's tweet image. 📣Mark your calendars

🇫🇷 will host a side-event at the 2025 #NPT #PrepCom on transparency and accountability

➡️Join the discussion with
@TGorjestani
@Amb_Klement_UE
@IEambdUNGeneva and 
@SweArmsControl

🗓️Wed 30 April | 🕐 1:15–2:30 PM | 📍CR 5 - UN HQ, New York

Right now #UNDC takes place in New York. On behalf of all Nordic countries Norway delivered a joint statement. Together, we strive for a safer world. Nordic collaboration at its finest! 🇸🇪🇳🇴🇩🇰🇫🇮 🇮🇸 Read the full statement here: docs-library.unoda.org/United_Nations…


Today marks 50 years since the entry into force of the Biological Weapons Convention, the first multilateral disarmament treaty to ban an entire category of WMD. Sweden remains committed to the treaty and call upon all states that have not yet joined the Convention to do so.

To mark the 50th anniversary of the #1972BWC, experts will share insights on the past, present & future of the Convention in a series of panel discussions on 26 March. Come along to learn more & celebrate at an after-event reception from 18:00. 📍Room XXI, ⌚15:15 - 18:00 CET.

ODA_Geneva's tweet image. To mark the 50th anniversary of the #1972BWC, experts will share insights on the past, present & future of the Convention in a series of panel discussions on 26 March.

Come along to learn more & celebrate at an after-event reception from 18:00.

📍Room XXI,
⌚15:15 - 18:00 CET.


Always nice to meet young people Interested in global affairs and disarmament. Today it was @ikff_sverige youth ambassadors that visited us to chat about the work we do and their priorities.

SweArmsControl's tweet image. Always nice to meet young people
Interested in global affairs and disarmament. Today it was @ikff_sverige youth ambassadors that visited us to chat about the work we do and their priorities.

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