According to Expressen, Peter Hultqvist made "a longer trip" to Finland around New Year.
According to the Finnish corona restrictions, acceptable reasons for entering the country are required, for example that you have a relative who is a Finnish citizen or that you must travel to Finland for work.
State representatives traveling into the country to participate in international negotiations are also welcome.
Toni Eriksson assures that Peter Hultqvist's journey was necessary.
- The Minister of Defense had a meeting with the Finnish Minister of Defense on 11 January.
What was discussed at this meeting were the common questions.
There were events in the outside world and also confidential issues.
So a physical meeting was necessary because, for example, telephone is not preferable when discussing these things.
- There is verbal and email confirmation that both Finland and Sweden think this was needed.
"Do not comment on the ministers' travels"
What was the private part of the trip about?
- For security reasons, we do not comment on the ministers' travels.
There are strong reasons why others should not be able to map the Prime Minister's travels.
Does Peter Hultqvist have any connection from Finland?
- Yes, his mother is from there.
Did he visit her?
- I can not answer that.
"All requirements are met"
Toni Eriksson says that the Minister of Defense was in voluntary quarantine before the private part of the trip and before the meeting with his Finnish colleague.
How long Hultqvist was in quarantine or where he did it is unclear.
- What I answer is that in connection with the trip he was quarantined.
If I say yes or no to the question of how long it lasted, I have told you about the Minister's journey and I do not want to do that.
But all travel requirements are met.
Toni Eriksson says that the decision about the trip was made before Christmas.