In July 2018, the Kingdom of Sweden holds on rotation the Presidency of the Security Council for the second time.
Sweden’s first term took place from January through July 2017, when Spain’s seat’s period expired.
The Security Council is the UN’s most powerful body, and may impose sanctions and authorise military interventions. Respect for international law, human rights, gender equality and a humanitarian perspective are fundamental in the Swedish agenda.
For further information:
- UN Security Council: http://www.un.org/en/
sc/ - Swedish Foreign Ministry (HE Minister Margot Wallström): https://www.
government.se/government-of- sweden/ministry-for-foreign- affairs/margot-wallstrom/ - Permanent Representation of the Kingdom of Sweden to the UN (HE Ambassador Olof Skoog): https://www.
swedenabroad.se/sv/ utlandsmyndigheter/fn-new- York/
https://www.politico.eu/article/sweden-wins-un- security-council-seat/
