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http://www.swedenabroad.se/en/embassies/canada-ottawa 22-02-2013 19:17:27
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A great visit to #Whitehorse, YT & Carcross/Tagish FN, focus on First Nations vibrant arts and culture. Enjoyed meeting with Premier Ranj Pillai and Government of Yukon briefings on YT political issues and economic prospects. Also did a Nordic panel on #Arctic security, arranged by The CIC-Yukon.




Great to meet Mark Carney at the NATO Summit. Sweden and Canada are close Allies with many shared interests, not least in the Arctic – looking forward to strengthening our cooperation.








In the face of growing security challenges in the Arctic, partnership is our greatest strength. At the NATO Summit, I joined the Prime Minister Mark Carney and the leaders of Denmark, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden to deepen cooperation between Arctic allies — grounded in shared



In Town of Inuvik, NWT we experienced the magical midnight sun! A truly enriching experience, our visit included interactions with local leaders, the Gwich’in and Inuvialuit peoples, as well as #NWT Commissioner Kisoun. We also visited Inuvialuit and the satellite stations.



The GAC #NorthernTour25 has reached its northernmost point, #ResoluteBay, NU! We were briefed on the work of Natural Resources Polar Continental Shelf Program (PCSP) and #CAF Arctic Training Centre, heard stories from Inuit community members and visited monument for High Arctic exiles.


A most informative visit in City of Iqaluit ᓄᓇᓕᐸᐅᔭᐃᑦ ᐃᖃᓗᐃᑦ, learning more about Nunavut’s agenda and priorities, Arctic security, community development & more. Enjoyed conversations with Premier Premier P.J. Akeeagok, Members of Legislative Assembly, Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated, as well as tour of stunning surroundings.




Bidding farewell to a dear friend & colleague, Ambassador of 🇺🇦 Yulia Kovaliv, who is nearing the end of her tour in Canada. In a skillful & dedicated manner, she has made a lasting impact in her diplomatic mission to keep support for Ukraine high on the agenda. #StandWithUkraine

