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New Swedish EU Ambassador appointed
Today the Government appointed Christian Danielsson as Sweden's Permanent Representative at the Permanent Representation of Sweden to the European Union in Brussels.
"Sweden's Ambassador to the EU is a key person for EU issues, not least during Sweden's Presidency in autumn 2009. Christian Danielsson has extensive experience of European cooperation and a considerable network in Brussels. I am therefore extremely pleased that Christian Danielsson has said yes," comments Minister for EU Affairs Cecilia Malmström. (Photo: Erik Luntang)
Sweden increases its support to the Palestinian National Authority
Today the Government decided to earmark SEK 50 million for direct support to the Palestinian National Authority.
"The Palestinian National Authority is in a difficult economic situation and risks collapse if wage and other payments cannot be made. A functioning Palestinian National Authority is a prerequisite for a peaceful and sustainable solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict," says Minister for International Development Cooperation Gunilla Carlsson.
Carl Bildt on the arrest of suspected war criminal Radovan Karadzic
Following the arrest of Radovan Karadzic, wanted for war crimes, Minister for Foreign Affairs Carl Bildt has made the following statement:
"Late this evening, the office of the Serbian President in Belgrade announced that Radovan Karadzic has been arrested. Needless to say, this is extremely welcome news. I myself experienced how frustrating it was that he could not be brought to trial immediately after the end of the war in Bosnia."
Statement on the agreement now signed between ZANU-PF and MDC
"I welcome the fact that the parties in Zimbabwe have now declared their agreement on the framework for negotiations to find a solution to the deep crisis in Zimbabwe. This is an important first step. However, in order to succeed the parties need to be serious in their desire to achieve results," says Minister for Foreign Affairs Carl Bildt following the agreement between the MDC and ZANU-PF that was signed in Harare today.
Over SEK 160 billion in the pot when the EU meet ahead of the trade summit
Today, Friday 18 July, Minister for Trade Ewa Björling will take part in an extraordinary Council meeting in Brussels to discuss and prepare the major ministerial meeting convened by the World Trade Organisation (WTO) in Geneva, beginning on 21 July.
New Ambassador in Algiers
The Government today appointed Eva Emnéus as Ambassador in Algiers, Algeria. Eva Emnéus is currently Consul-General in Gdansk, Poland and has previously served as Director at the Nordic Council of Ministers' office in Riga, at various posts at the Ministry for Foreign Affairs and at the Embassies in Kinshasa, Riga, Bangkok and Beijing.
(Photo: Pawel Flato)
- Statement by Carl Bildt on Zimbabwe Ministry for Foreign Affairs, 27 June 2008
- Swedish Embassy to observe the disputed presidential election in Zimbabwe Ministry for Foreign Affairs, 27 June 2008
- Joint Nordic Statement by the Ministers of Foreign Affairs on the situation in Zimbabwe Ministry for Foreign Affairs, 25 June 2008
- Carl Bildt addressed the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe Ministry for Foreign Affairs, 24 June 2008
- Carl Bildt and Cecilia Malmström to General Affairs and External Relations Council in Brussels Ministry for Foreign Affairs, 16 June 2008
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New ambassadors in Skopje, Tripoli and Zagreb
Press release, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, 24 July 2008
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New cooperation strategy for Zambia
Press release, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, 24 July 2008
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Sweden increases its support to the Palestinian National Authority
Press release, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, 24 July 2008
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Minister for International Development Cooperation wants continued focus on Burma
Press release, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, 24 July 2008
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New Swedish EU Ambassador appointed
Press release, Prime Minister's Office, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, 24 July 2008
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