Overview
- German Chancellor Friedrich Merz welcomed Crown Princess Victoria with military honours at the Federal Chancellery, with both national anthems played.
- Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson joined the talks, which addressed security issues including Russia’s war in Ukraine.
- A Swedish embassy spokeswoman said Victoria attended the conference opening and will take part in multiple discussions during the event.
- Sweden holds the partner country designation at this year’s Berlin Security Conference, raising the prominence of its delegation in European defense dialogue.
- President Frank-Walter Steinmeier received Victoria at Schloss Bellevue during her visit, while King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia are on a state visit to Canada.