Wednesday, 6 May 2026, Stockholm, Sweden: Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson received Germany’s Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier for a bilateral meeting in Stockholm.
“It is an honour to receive Germany’s President Frank-Walter Steinmeier in Stockholm. Germany is one of our closest partners and Allies. Together we enhance Europe’s competitiveness and capacity for innovation, and make our region and all NATO Allies stronger. Support to Ukraine is a top priority for both our countries,” says Mr Kristersson.
Germany is Sweden’s most important trading partner, and the world’s fourth largest economy. The two countries are likeminded with respect to many social issues and have broad bilateral cooperation. The aim of the visit is to further advance the already warm Swedish-German relations. The leaders are expected to discuss regional security, total defence and bilateral relations.
The President paid the official visit to Sweden over the day and was accompanied by his wife, Ms Elke Büdenbender. The President and Ms Büdenbender also visited Muskö Naval base and attended a luncheon at the Royal Palace at the invitation of The King and Queen of Sweden.
Year 2026 marks the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between Sweden and the Federal Republic of Germany.
For further information
The Swedish Government: https://www.government.se/press-releases/2026/04/prime-minister-to-receive-germanys-federal-president/
German Federal Presidency: https://www.bundespraesident.de/SharedDocs/Berichte/DE/Frank-Walter-Steinmeier/2026/05/260506-07-Reise-SWE-FIN.html
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Picture courtesy of Embassy of Sweden in Germany – Encounter between the Swedish Prime Minister and the German stakeholders
