SIPRI Opens 2026 Peace and Development Forum in Stockholm

SIPRI has opened its 2026 Stockholm Forum on Peace and Development in Sweden's capital.

Over 450 global leaders and researchers from 100 countries are attending the event.

This year's theme is 'From Rupture to Repair: New Visions for Peace and Development'.

SIPRI Governing Board Chair Stefan Löfven opened the two-day meeting.

He urged participants to focus on human-centred security alongside national interests.

Panel speakers included representatives from Saudi Arabia and the European Union.

European External Action Service Secretary-General Kajsa Ollongren highlighted the EU's global role.

Folke Bernadotte Academy Director-General Per Olsson Fridh will moderate the closing panel.

SIPRI hosts the annual forum alongside the Folke Bernadotte Academy and Sida.