Extra support to WFP to counter effects of rising food prices
The Government is to make an extra contribution of SEK 70 million to the UN World Food Programme (WFP) to help counter the immediate effects of escalating food prices.
- Rising food prices are starting to have a very tangible impact, affecting millions of the world's most vulnerable people who depend on food aid for their survival. The WFP has appealed to the donor community to take urgent and concerted action in this critical situation. Sweden is responding to this appeal, says Gunilla Carlsson.
Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg on State Visit to Stockholm
His Royal Highness Grand Duke Henri and Her Royal Highness Maria Teresa of Luxembourg pay a State Visit to Sweden this week. The Government of Luxembourg is represented by Minister for Foreign Affairs Jean Asselborn and Minister of Justice Luc Frieden.
Minister for Trade Ewa Björling visits China and Japan
Minister for Trade Ewa Björling is currently visiting China and Japan together with Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt and Minister for the Environment Andreas Carlgren. Dr Björling is also leading the accompanying business delegation with representatives from around 35 companies.
Finland's new Foreign Minister to Stockholm
On Monday 14 April, Finland's new Minister for Foreign Affairs Alexander Stubb will visit Sweden and meet Minister for Foreign Affairs Carl Bildt.
Vice President of Colombia on Sweden visit
Vice President Santos will meet Deputy Prime Minister Maud Olofsson and State Secretary for trade issues at the Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Gunnar Wieslander.
International Compact with Iraq
Sweden is to host a UN- and Iraq-led conference in the framework of the International Compact with Iraq. The formal decision was taken today.
Gunilla Carlsson to World Bank and IMF meetings in Washington
Minister for Finance Anders Borg and Minister for International Development Cooperation Gunilla Carlsson will take part in the World Bank and IMF Spring Meetings on 12-13 April in Washington D.C.
Swedish election monitors to Serbia and Georgia
The Government decided today to send two election monitors to Serbia ahead of the parliamentary elections on 11 May and three election monitors and 15 election observers to Georgia ahead of the parliamentary elections to be held on 21 May.
Carl Bildt on visit to the Palestinian Territories
Minister for Foreign Affairs Carl Bildt is currently on a tour of the Middle East, visiting Egypt, Jordan and the Palestinian territories.
Nordic Globalisation Forum in Lapland
Five Nordic prime ministers meet in Riksgränsen on 8-9 April. The meeting is subheaded "A competitive Nordic region in a globalised world".
