Secretary Rubio’s Call with Swedish Foreign Minister Stenergard – United States Department of State

Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke today with Swedish Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard.  Secretary Rubio underscored the importance of the U.S.-Sweden partnership in advancing shared interests and Sweden’s crucial role in NATO security, especially in the Arctic and the Baltic Sea.  Secretary Rubio and Foreign Minister Stenergard reaffirmed the need to end the war against Ukraine, and achieve a just and lasting peace.  They also agreed to deepen economic cooperation to benefit the American and Swedish people.