Joakim's fall has had the highest priority for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs since he was imprisoned, says Foreign Minister Malmer Stenergard (M), who is described as having had "intensive contacts" with the Turkish Foreign Minister during the time Medin was imprisoned.
I perceive that we have been able to conduct constructive talks, she says at a press conference and refers to improved relations with Turkey since the countries negotiated Sweden's NATO membership.
No demands have been made
She also denies any connections to the Swedish investigation that was recently initiated against a man who is involved in Kurdish networks.
I want to be very clear that no demands have been made from Turkey to release Joakim Medin, she says.
Sometimes things appear to have a connection, but they are different processes.
That the Ministry of Foreign Affairs immediately after Medin was arrested initiated contacts at all levels, both in Sweden and on site in Turkey, has contributed to the relatively quick result, according to Maria Malmer Stenergard.
I am convinced that it has played a completely decisive role.
The support that has been directed from various quarters towards the Swedish journalist has constituted a team effort that ultimately led to the release, according to the Foreign Minister.
"They have had a legal process"
Joakim Medin landed in Stockholm on Saturday night, after 51 days in prison. He has been sentenced to a conditional sentence in a Turkish court for insulting the President and is still accused of participating in a terrorist organization and spreading terrorist propaganda, but does not have to attend the trial.
They (Turkey) have had a legal process, and it is still ongoing. Our top priority has been that Joakim Medin should be able to come home, and he has been able to do so, says Maria Malmer Stenergard.
