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09 May 2008

Statement by Carl Bildt on Burma/Myanmar

"I appeal to the authorities in Burma/Myanmar to cooperate fully with the international community and aid organisations, particularly with regard to visas, clearance and distribution of supplies, and access for aid workers to the areas affected, so that the much needed assistance can reach the people."

08 May 2008

Sustainable cities in China

A delegation from Tangshan, China, is currently visiting Sweden to conduct discussions on enhanced cooperation in the area of the environment.
"This is the exciting start of the broadest and longest term initiative for environmental technology that Sweden has taken in China," says Minister for Trade Ewa Björling.

09 May 2008

Ambassadors to Afghanistan and Malta appointed

Today the Government decided to appoint Svante Kilander as ambassador in Kabul. By doing so, Sweden is strengthening its diplomatic presence in Afghanistan. Today the Government also appointed Ulla Gudmundson as Ambassador for Malta based in Stockholm. (Photo: Pawel Flato)

07 May 2008
Carl Bildt receives the key to the Council of Europe from outgoing chairman Jan Kubis, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Slovakia
Carl Bildt receives the key to the Council of Europe from outgoing chairman Jan Kubis, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Slovakia. Photo: Council of Europe

Sweden takes over the Chair of the Council of Europe

Today Sweden officially takes over the Chair of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe. The top priority is to strengthen respect for human rights.

"There is no doubt that the Council's most important responsibilities lie in the areas of democracy, the rule of law, and human rights and freedoms", Mr Bildt writes in his blog. Prior to taking over the chair, Mr Bildt also prepared the launch of the Council of Europe's online game to teach children basic Internet safety - the Wild Web Woods game!

08 May 2008

Iraq Compact Annual Review Conference in Stockholm

Sweden will host the first Iraq Compact Annual Review Conference in Stockholm in Stockholm on 29 May 2008. Co-chairs UN and Iraq have invited all the UN Member States and a number of international organisations to take part in this conference. High-level representatives from some 80 countries are expected to come to Stockholm in connection with the conference.

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