During Thursday afternoon, it became official that Sweden's Foreign Minister Margot Wallström (S) wants to resign, which she states in an interview with Dagens Nyheter.

Prime Minister Stefan Löfven (S) says that Wallström, as Foreign Minister in Sweden, has received great respect and appreciation around the world, he states in a written comment to SVT News.

"Of course, our active and successful foreign policy is an important part of this," Löfven writes.

Löfven: Wallström stands up for what she believes in

Stefan Löfven also writes that “Margot Wallström is a politician who stands up for what she believes in. These five years have been revolutionary in world politics. In this troubled world, Wallström has always stood up for equality and equality, for diplomacy and peace. "

It is a statement that she is "so well-liked and respected - both in Sweden and in the world," according to Löfven.

New Foreign Minister

Wallström has been Foreign Minister in Prime Minister Stefan Löfven's (S) government for five years. Already on Tuesday he needs to find a new head of department when he will read the government declaration.

"In connection with the opening of the national assembly, I will return to the question of who will be Sweden's next foreign minister," says Löfven.