Kristersson has spoken to Trump

Published 19 November 2024 at 09.03

Domestic. Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) has had a phone conversation with US President-elect Donald Trump, he announced on social media on Monday evening.

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Ulf Kristersson states that he congratulated Trump on the election win and discussed important issues such as security, including Sweden's support for Ukraine, as well as trade and innovation.

“The United States is a nation of builders and creators – and that is also Sweden. Sweden is the tenth largest investor in the United States, and our friendship goes back to 1783, when Sweden became one of the first countries to recognize the United States as a sovereign nation.

Kristersson emphasizes the importance of the long-term cooperation between Sweden and the US and writes that he looks forward to strengthening relations further under the new administration.

Today, I spoke with president-elect @realDonaldTrump. I congratulated him on his election victory, and we discussed security including our support for Ukraine, as well as trade and innovation.

The United States is a nation of builders and makers – and so is Sweden. Sweden is…

— SwedishPM (@SwedishPM) November 18, 2024