German Chancellor Angela Merkel is scheduled to visit Sweden on Monday 25 August for talks with Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt. The agenda includes preparations for the Swedish EU Presidency in autumn 2009, climate and energy issues and current foreign policy issues.
Press release: German Chancellor Angela Merkel to visit Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt
Prime Minister's Office,
21 August 2008
The Government today decided to reverse its decision to close down the Swedish Embassy in Luanda, Angola. Instead, a pilot project will be implemented involving a new type of embassy with a limited number of operational tasks. This will secure Sweden's presence in the country at a reduced cost.
Press release: Swedish Government reverses decision to close down embassy in Luanda
Ministry for Foreign Affairs,
21 August […]
Sweden sends 18 election observers and two statisticians to Belarus prior to the parliamentary election on 28 September. Three of the observers will soon be travelling to Belarus to be in place well in advance of the election.
Press release: Swedish election observers to Belarus
Ministry for Foreign Affairs,
15 August 2008
On Wednesday 13 August, between 17.00 and 18.00 Swedish time, the Government Offices is planning to carry out work on the technical environment. During this time, you may not be able to access or surf on www.regeringen.se and www.sweden.gov.se as usual.
Swedish Government Offices, Information Department,
13 August 2008
Russia's Chargé d'Affaires in Sweden, Michail Skupov, was summoned today to the Ministry for Foreign Affairs where he was notified of Sweden's serious view of Russia's conduct in Georgia.
Press release: Sweden demands cease fire and withdrawal of Russian troops
Ministry for Foreign Affairs,
11 August 2008
Statement by Mr Carl Bildt, Chairman of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe, on his visit to Georgia
Ministry for Foreign Affairs 11 August 2008
Carl Bildt, Minister for Foreign Affairs
"I urge the Russian Federation, Georgia and the separatist South Ossetian and Abkhaz administrations to immediately enter into a cease-fire, in order to stop hostilities. I call upon the parties to agree to direct talks and to cooperate in international efforts to achieve a cease-fire. The suffering of the civilian population must be brought to an immediate end," says Carl Bildt, Chairman of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe in a statement on Saturday.
Read the full statement: Situation in Georgia
"The Russian offensive against and in Georgia is an act of aggression that is incompatible with international law and fundamental principles of security and cooperation in Europe," says Minister for Foreign Affairs Carl Bildt in a statement on Saturday.
Ministry for Foreign Affairs 09 August 2008
Carl Bildt, Minister for Foreign Affairs