Swedish Foreign Minister Tobias Billstrom Resigns After Nearly Two Years

Swedish Foreign Minister Tobias Billstrom announced he will step down next week after almost two years in office, during which Sweden joined NATO. Billstrom, who has served since October 2022, expressed mixed emotions about his resignation. Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson acknowledged the significant changes in Swedish foreign policy under Billstrom's leadership.

Swedish Foreign Minister Tobias Billstrom announced on Wednesday that he would step down next week after nearly two years in office, a period during which Sweden joined NATO for the first time.

Billstrom, a member of the conservative Moderate Party, expressed a mixture of sadness and pride in a social media post, indicating he had informed Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson about his decision.

Prime Minister Kristersson acknowledged on Instagram that Billstrom's leadership had significantly shifted Sweden's foreign policy priorities.

(With inputs from agencies.)