Written question asked by Andrew Rosindell (Conservative) on Thursday, 6 June 2019, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 10 June 2019. It was answered by Lord Lancaster of Kimbolton (Conservative) on Tuesday, 11 June 2019 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Sweden: Military Alliances

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps she is taking to strengthen defence and security cooperation between the UK and Sweden.

Answer: The UK's defence and security relationship with Sweden is driven by the 2014 Statement of Intent. This is underpinned by a Programme of Bilateral Defence Co-operation which provides a framework to enhance our bilateral co-operation in a number of key areas, including enhancing levels of interoperability, capability collaboration, concepts and doctrine, operations, training and exercises. Sweden joined the UK-led Joint Expeditionary Force in 2017 and is a member of the Northern Group. Opportunities for further bilateral co-operation are reviewed through regular consultations at both the political and military level.

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