Press release 14 May 2008
Ministry for Foreign Affairs

Carl Bildt travels to Lima for EU-Latin America summit

Minister for Foreign Affairs Carl Bildt is taking part in the EU-Latin America and Caribbean summit on 16-17 May in Lima, Peru.

During the summit, the heads of state and government of EU and Latin American states will discuss poverty reduction and sustainable development, with a particular focus on the environment, climate change and energy.

Prior to the summit, there will be a meeting between the EU and Latin American foreign ministers with the issues of regional integration, drugs, intercultural dialogue and migration on the agenda.

Press briefing and photo opportunity

There will be a time and place for a press briefing with Minister for Foreign Affairs Carl Bildt. For more information, please contact Irena Busic.