Abdul Jabbar Al-Rawi Street 6
11183 Amman
Sweden
- International/Cultural relations
The Swedish Dialogue Institute for the Middle East and North Africa is a governmental agency that serves as a platform for contacts and dialogue between on the one hand Sweden and the countries of Europe and, on the other hand, the countries of the Middle East and North Africa. It was established by the Swedish government in 1998 and is an integral part of the Swedish Foreign Service. Since 2021 the Institute is located in Amman, Jordan. The Institute is funded through the Swedish development cooperation budget.
- Promoting increased contacts between Sweden, and other countries in Europe, on the one hand, and countries in the MENA region, on the other. - Address issues that are important for the political, economic and social development of the region or for the relationships between the countries of the region and the outside world, or that contribute to increased mutual understanding in the fields of culture and religion. - Promoting the Euro-Mediterranean Partnership within the European Union - Promoting the goals for international development cooperation set by the Swedish parliament
The Institute’s key areas for activities are: - Peace and security - Sustainable development - Inclusive participation The Institute operates through conferences, seminars, meetings and other activities.