On
Monday, April 11, 2016, Foreign Minister of Sweden, H.E. Margot Wallstrom
arrived in the FSM, Pohnpei State. The purpose of her visit was to discuss
issues of mutual interest, including climate change, tourism, capacity
building, among others, and to also advocate for Sweden’s candidacy to the
United Nations Security Council.
During Foreign Minister’s visit, she paid courtesy call on the
President, Peter M. Christian, Secretary of Foreign Affairs, Lorin S. Robert,
Secretary of Resources & Development, Marion Henry, Secretary of Health
& Social Affairs, Magdalena A. Walter and Director of Environment and
Emergency Management, Mr. Andrew Yatilman.
On Tuesday, April 12, 2016 Foreign Minister Wallstrom also met with
the regional and international organizations in Pohnpei and visited the Pohnpei
Utilities Corporation Hydro-plant and the Coastal Protection as a Hazard
Mitigation Measure in Awak community. She ended her day with a meeting with the
Pohnpei Women’s Advisory Council (PWAC).
Foreign Minister Wallstrom was accompanied by H.E. Mr. Magnus Robach,
Ambassador of Sweden to the FSM, who presented his Letter of Credence to
President Christian on Friday, April 8, 2016, and five other delegation members.
The delegation departed Pohnpei early morning of Wednesday, April 13, 2016.
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