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Niclas Kvarnström 🇪🇺

@nkvarnstrom

6 months

Honoured to have taken up my new position as @eu_eeas Managing Director for Asia and the Pacific, in the week of the 🇪🇺 Ambassadors Conference. Looking forward to advancing the #EU as a united, strong and trusted geopolitical actor and partner in this dynamic region.

European External Action Service - EEAS 🇪🇺

@eu_eeas

6 months

HR/VP @JosepBorrellF opened the EU Ambassadors Conference taking place this week & gathering all EU Ambassadors in Brussels to discuss the challenges of EU diplomacy and the role of the EU as global actor. Stay tuned for more! #EUDiplomacy

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3 years

Quite a day to start my new job as Head of Department for Asia and the Pacific @SweMFA , but still happy to be back in this venerable building and reconnect with so many great colleagues. Will tweet less in new role, but hopefully read more…

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7 years

Head of Swedish Mil. Intelligence @gunnarkarlson clear in #svtagenda that #Russia major source of influence ops ag Sweden. Harm democracy.

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5 months

Made my debut as MD for AsiaPac @eu_eeas before the #EU Political and Security Committee PSC on the topic of #Afghanistan with @tomas_niklasson - especially happy to be back as I once worked on coordinating national PSC positions. Thanks Chair @FienBZ for the in-depth exchange!

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1 year

Very proud of the success that the India Trilateral Forum with @gmfus @ORFAmerica @SweMFA has become as a key forum on India, Europe and transatlantic cooperation. Great opening session with Ministers @DrSJaishankar and @TobiasBillstrom and @HConleyGMF

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@nkvarnstrom

5 months

Returned from Beijing and the important 🇪🇺🇨🇳summit. The EU is committed to engaging with China but also to pushing for concrete progress on key EU economic and political concerns.

Press corner

Highlights, press releases and speeches

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@nkvarnstrom

2 months

This intervention in the #UNSC by 🇵🇱 FM Radek Sikorski, which succinctly, eloquently and comprehensively exposes Russia’s lies is a must-watch from start to finish. 🇺🇦🇪🇺

Kancelaria Premiera

@PremierRP

2 months

Minister @MSZ_RP @sikorskiradek podczas wczorajszego wystąpienia w #ONZ o prezentacji rosyjskiego ambasadora: Kijów nie jest klientem Zachodu. Kijów walczy o niezależność, a Ukraina ma demokratycznie wybrany rząd i nie jest zbrodniczym reżimem. To Rosja próbowała eksterminować…

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4 months

Merry Christmas/Season’s Greetings from Mariefred, Sweden!🎅🏼✨🎄🇸🇪

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5 years

My 10-year old son’s #civics #homework asked him questions on his country’s political system. He impressively described #Swedish #elections & separation of powers. But this answer made me laugh. To be fair, it does capture an essential aspect of our #democracy and society. 😂🇸🇪

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@nkvarnstrom

3 months

A huge EU focus on "our" region this week, with the #Pacific Day, the #EUIndoPacific Ministerial Forum 📽️⬇️ and the EU-ASEAN Ministerial all taking place in Brussels, tomorrow and Friday. Very excited to advance our relations with our regional partners!

European External Action Service - EEAS 🇪🇺

@eu_eeas

3 months

The 3rd #EUIndoPacific Ministerial Forum, chaired by HR/VP @JosepBorrellF , will gather EU Foreign Ministers and their Indo-Pacific counterparts on 2 February to discuss challenges & opportunities for shared prosperity, green transition & security. More 👉

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2 years

A day of Nordic-Indian partnership and #Nordic unity with the 2nd Indo-Nordic summit with Prime Ministers of the Nordic countries jointly meeting #India PM Modi. Deep and fwd-looking conversations on wide range of issues. 🇮🇳🇸🇪🇩🇰🇫🇮🇳🇴🇮🇸

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@nkvarnstrom

10 months

The Swedish Presidency of the #EU Council is over. On the #AsiaPacific agenda, we were proud to host the EU #IndoPacific Ministerial Forum, to use several informal meetings in Sweden to advance unity on China and to be consistent advocates for FTAs and stronger partnerships.🇸🇪🇪🇺

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@nkvarnstrom

5 months

Excellent that @vonderleyen opened the European China Conference 2023 with important remarks on 🇪🇺🇨🇳. Great to see so many friends and experts, thanks @merics_eu @ecfr and @m_huotari @oertel_janka @ManishaReuter @v_abigael and colleagues for a great event!

Ursula von der Leyen

@vonderleyen

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The 🇪🇺🇨🇳 relationship is a determining factor for our economic prosperity & national security. China is a trading partner & industrial powerhouse, but also: • a technological competitor • a military power • a global player with a distinct, diverging idea of the global order

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@nkvarnstrom

2 months

I met yesterday with 🇨🇳 Special Envoy Li Hui together with my fellow MD Michael Siebert for a long, substantial discussion. I stressed EU unrelenting support for 🇺🇦 and urged China to refrain from supporting Russia's illegal war of aggression, which is an existential issue for 🇪🇺

European External Action Service - EEAS 🇪🇺

@eu_eeas

2 months

On 4 March EEAS Senior Officials met Chinese Special Envoy, Li Hui. They've discussed Russia’s illegal war of aggression against Ukraine. The EU stressed the importance of the UN Charter, underlining that Russia’s war is a threat to both territories. More:

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1 year

Great start to the Stockholm EU Indo-Pacific Ministerial Forum. 🇪🇺and our partners in the #IndoPacific have a strong common interest in a connected, sustainable and secure common future. 🇸🇪 proud to host so many Ministerial delegations.

Sweden in EU

@SwedeninEU

1 year

#EUIndoPacific | EU Indo-Pacific Ministerial Forum, Stockholm, 13 May. #EU2023SE

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Niclas Kvarnström 🇪🇺

@nkvarnstrom

3 months

Finished great week in Washington accompanying @EEAS_SecGen for official consultations and dialogue + long list of excellent meets with @StateDept , NSC @WhiteHouse @gmfus @ORFAmerica and @EUintheUS - here with my friend A/S Dan Kritenbrink @USAsiaPacific 🇪🇺🇺🇸

Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs

@USAsiaPacific

3 months

Welcomed meeting with EEAS Managing Director @nkvarnstrom yesterday. We discussed the importance of U.S.-EU cooperation in advancing an Indo-Pacific region that is free and open, connected, prosperous, secure, and resilient. -DJK

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11 months

Very proud that the Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson is delivering the keynote at the 27th Stockholm China Forum #SCF27 , with @gmfus @BonnieGlaser in sunny Stockholm!

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@nkvarnstrom

11 months

Swedish Defence Minister @PlJonson spoke in #SLD23 plenary with colleagues from Japan and Fiji. His theme was that the security between our regions is increasingly interlinked, and that we must deepen our partnership.

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@nkvarnstrom

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Great to be back in Hong Kong 🇭🇰 for discussions with both officials and broad civil society. HK matters to the EU, and we work with determination for its openness and respect for fundamental freedoms. @tgnocchi @EUinHKandMO

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@nkvarnstrom

1 year

Constructive discussions on a range of issues at today’s meeting of #EU #Asia Directors in Brussels. I was happy to co-host the lunch with @WiegandEU and talk about regional priorities and events for 🇪🇺 during the 🇸🇪 Presidency.

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@nkvarnstrom

2 years

Together with @BonnieGlaser I was happy to open the 25th Stockholm China Forum #SCF2022 hosted by @SweMFA and @gmfus . Participants from 🇪🇺🇺🇸🇨🇳 will over the course of two days discuss the direction of #China and what it means, not least for transatlantic cooperation.

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@nkvarnstrom

3 years

Some words on my final day as Swedish Ambassador to #Singapore . An extraordinary privilege! 🇸🇬 is an important hub and innovation partner for 🇸🇪 also in tough times + a great regional observatory,. I will so miss all great friends, partners & colleagues!

A farewell video from Ambassador Niclas Kvarnström | By Embassy of...

A farewell video from Ambassador Niclas Kvarnström

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Niclas Kvarnström 🇪🇺

@nkvarnstrom

15 days

Begun my visit to the Pacific here in beautiful Fiji 🇫🇯with a visit to the impressive Sigatoka Dunes National Park with @BPlinkertEU @EUPasifika Looking forward to bilateral discussions with Fiji as well as with regional partners.

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@nkvarnstrom

6 years

Today I complete my first week as Ambassador (designate, until I deliver my letters to the President) @SwedeninSG - a truly fantastic team and so many interesting issues and projects for Sweden to engage with in #Singapore !

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@nkvarnstrom

8 years

Sweden elected to #UNSC ! Humbled by strength of support. We'll work hard for peace and progress!

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Niclas Kvarnström 🇪🇺

@nkvarnstrom

5 months

Fruitful 1st exchange with Ambassador of Pakistan Amna Baloch @amnabaloch4 @EmbassyPakBel . Discussed 🇪🇺🇵🇰 relations, incl upcoming elections, GSP+ & migration matters. Committed to engagement on regional stability, Afghanistan and global issues. @RKionka @EUPakistan

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@nkvarnstrom

3 years

Perfect lunch for #TamilNewYear ! A delicious South Indian Thali! 🇸🇬

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@nkvarnstrom

2 years

Very happy that we @SweMFA are co-hosting the #India Trilateral Forum with @GMFAsia @ORFAmerica here in Stockholm this week for discussions on 🇮🇳🇪🇺🇺🇸with many top experts and policy makers. Thanks esp to @BonnieGlaser @d_jaishankar and colleagues!

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@nkvarnstrom

7 years

The #Arctic a priority for Sweden, incl #climate , #security . @bjornly a fantastic appointment as Arctic Ambassador.

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@nkvarnstrom

4 years

Today is the National Day of #Sweden and we celebrate our #free and #democratic nation! 🇸🇪🇸🇪🇸🇪 Here is my speech from the @SwedeninSG Facebook webcast just now. (My greeting in #Swedish to #Swedes in #Singapore later today will also be on this Fb page.)

Swedish National Day Message 2020 | Swedish National Day Message by...

Swedish National Day Message by HE Niclas Kvarnström

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Niclas Kvarnström 🇪🇺

@nkvarnstrom

2 years

Great to be back in #Singapore for the 2022 @IISS_org Shangri-La Dialogue #SLD22 - now listening to Japan’s Prime Minister @kishida230 giving opening keynote. Thanks to @jamescrabtree and colleagues, it feels like a family reunion.

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@nkvarnstrom

5 years

Tonight we cut the ribbon to officially launch the #Nordic #Innovation House Singapore @nihsingapore !Great keynote by SMS Janil Puthucheary @SingaporeMCI - with @anergaard @paulaparviainen @MFAIceland @nordicinno @darjaisaksson @annlid @BusinessSweden

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@nkvarnstrom

7 months

Hosted group of #AsiaPacific Ambassadors in ”my” Mariefred and, in Sweden’s 500 anniversary year, tour Gripsholm castle built by King Gustav Vasa in 1537. Thanks @kamapradipta for co-organising. It has been my privilege to work with this eminent group!

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@nkvarnstrom

4 years

Happy 55th Birthday #Singapore 🇸🇬! The team at @SwedeninSG looks forward to partnering as we hope to recover and ”restart smart” in your 56th year. Sharing a couple of my own photos of this special place. 🇸🇪🇸🇬 #NDP2020 #sg55

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@nkvarnstrom

4 years

Well #Sweden is all about the great outdoors - visit and see for yourself! For proof, this is from just now in the garden of our summer cottage, with a very #Swedish visitor. Also, please note the #Nordic summer #light at 10pm! #moose #themooseisloose 🇸🇪 @visitsweden @swedense

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@nkvarnstrom

6 years

Today at the #Istana I presented the Letter of Credence from the King of Sweden to the President of #Singapore confirming me as his #Ambassador to Singapore. We had a great conversation about our excellent bilateral relations + on the global state of affairs. @MFAsg @SwedeninSG

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@nkvarnstrom

5 years

Swedes are champions of #WorkLifeBalance and we’ll host events on that topic in #Singapore this fall. I just returned from several weeks of total wind-down in the #Swedish countryside - here’s to swimming in a mirror-calm lake close to midnight! #Sweden #productivity #nofilter 🇸🇪

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@nkvarnstrom

6 months

The week included chairing a very productive and informative regional gathering of 🇪🇺 Ambassadors in #AsiaPacific on ”Perceptions and Partnerships - the role of the EU in a shifting geopolitical landscape.”

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@nkvarnstrom

2 years

”True multilateralism & fairer global order” should start with great powers not being free to invade/annex neighbours, violate principles of sovereignty and territorial integrity, commit heinous crimes + create hum/econ crises to impose own spheres of interest. 👉UN Charter 👉TAC

Ambassador Hou Yanqi

@China2ASEAN

2 years

When meeting w/ Russian FM Sergey Lavrov on the sidelines of #SCO meeting, SC&FM #WangYi said that timely communication btw #China & #Russia as permanent members of #UN Security Council deepens bilateral ties & helps the practice of true multilateralism & fairer global order.

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@nkvarnstrom

2 years

Thank you @FaiyazKazi4 and @BDMOFA for a broad and forward-looking conversation on Sweden and Bangladesh. Soon, we can celebrate 50 years of bilateral relations in 2022. 🇧🇩🇸🇪 @SwedenAmbBD @swedeninba

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Bangladesh

@BDMOFA

2 years

1/2 FOC between Bangladesh and Sweden discussed ways and means of transitioning to elevated relations. @nkvarnstrom and @FaiyazKazi4 discussed economic diplomacy, development cooperation, human rights & Rohingya response. Amb. Nazmul Islam and @SwedenAmbBD were also present.

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4 years

The #Nordic cooperation in #Singapore adapts to @sporeMOH guidelines on #distancing and #WorkFromHome - as #Danish and #Swedish residences are opposite each other, south and north of our local ”Öresund” I can still meet with my great colleague @DKAmbSG 🇩🇰🇸🇪

Sandra Jensen Landi

@DKAmbSG

4 years

Morning meeting across “Øresund”with my great 🇸🇪colleague and neighbour in #Singapore while we are #workingfromhome . ♥️Nordics

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@nkvarnstrom

1 year

Today we appointed a 🇸🇪 Special Envoy for the #IndoPacific to coordinate the Swedish 🇪🇺 Presidency’s contribution to implementing the #EU Indo-Pacific Strategy. Congrats to amb Erik Widman who we welcome back to the Asia-Pacific Department ⁦ @SweMFA ⁩

Särskilt sändebud för den Indo-pacifiska regionen

Regeringen har i dag utsett Erik Widman som särskilt sändebud för den Indo-pacifiska regionen.

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@nkvarnstrom

2 months

EU-Australia Joint Committee – great discussion with First Assistant Secretary Chris Cannan to deepen strategic cooperation in midst of current geopolitical circumstances. Clear similarities in our assessment of main regional and international crises. 🇦🇺🇪🇺

Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade 🇦🇺

@dfat

2 months

Australia and the EU are committed to tackling global challenges. The 6th Aus-EU Joint Committee Meeting was an opportunity to deepen engagement on shared interests including climate, digital technology, security and cooperation in the Indo-Pacific.

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@nkvarnstrom

5 years

Yesterday, I had the pleasure to speak about #Asia + opportunities and challenges in the region before a full house of new students at the #Stockholm School of Economics, @handels_sse one of Europe’s top #finance schools. Hope many will make it to #Singapore ! #Handels

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@nkvarnstrom

2 years

I urge also all countries in Asia and the Pacific that have not yet done so to strongly condemn Russia's invasion of Ukraine, not least those who serve on the UNSC. This invasion is against the very core of the UN Charter and as such is a threat to all sovereign nations.

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@nkvarnstrom

3 years

Swedish diplomat Raoul #Wallenberg saved tens of thousands of Jews from the Nazis in Budapest before being seized by the Soviet Union and never seen again. He still inspires #Swedish diplomats in our work for international law, human rights and against oppression and antisemitism

Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs

@SweMFA

3 years

Each year, on 17 January, we honour the memory of Raoul Wallenberg. His moral courage will be remembered forever. Like Raoul, you can make a difference through your engagement and actions. Join us in lighting a candle today for Raoul, his humanitarian deeds and human solidarity!

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@nkvarnstrom

3 years

I really don’t know why my dear UK and German colleagues are obsessing so about the #ENG #GER game, when clearly the evening’s highlight is the all-yellow-and-blue match between close friends #SWE & #UKR , right @KaterynaZelenko @TobiasThyberg ?! ⚽️ #Euro2021 (nice video though!)

Ambassador Norbert Riedel

@GermanyinSGP

3 years

Only hours away from 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🆚🇩🇪 at legend-rich Wembley Stadium @EURO2020 - and here are two fans of the #ThreeLions + #DieMannschaft staying up late tonight with many #Singaporean friends: my friend @karaowen of @UKinSingapore and myself (tb) @GermanAmbUK #ENGvsGER

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3 years

Happy to have been back in Brussels for meeting of all the #EU member states’ Asia Directors. Constructive discussions that reconfirmed 🇪🇺 unity on a number of important topics.

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@nkvarnstrom

5 years

Excited that @SwedeninSG is supporter of today’s symposium on #Europe and #IndoPacific and to see #Swedish @UISweden and @sasnetlund as joint organisers. Just listened to opening by our friend @MohanCRaja of @ISASNus and @HCAspengren - also with @PolishEmbassySG and @EUCentreSg

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@nkvarnstrom

4 years

So happy to participate in today’s MoU signing between #Singapore @LTAsg and #Sweden @Trafikverket . The future of #transport is intelligent, efficient and #sustainable and 🇸🇪 🇸🇬 lead the way. The MoU is important for collaboration + info sharing from vehicles & traffic to cyber.

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@nkvarnstrom

5 years

Ah the many ways in which #Norway is secretly taking over the World - could this be the stealth work of @anergaard @NorwayInSG @NBASingapore ? #salmon #fastfood #Singapore 🇳🇴

Robin Hicks

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Only in #Singapore . The world's first Norwegian salmon ATM. For those moments when you're like, damn i need some fish, but the shops are closed.

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@nkvarnstrom

3 years

Today is #IDAHOT and we celebrate diversity and stand up for human rights, equality and for love without hate. #lgbtq #pride 🏳️‍🌈🇸🇪

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@nkvarnstrom

3 years

Today is the #Valborg festival in #Sweden when the arrival of spring is celebrated, with (in a non-Covid year) songs, bonfires and merrymaking. Happy #Walpurgis !

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@nkvarnstrom

1 year

With close friends! Had excellent discussions with my Dutch colleague @Mossenlechner and her team @MinBZ yesterday, discussing regional issues across the #IndoPacific and #EU policy and the Swedish Presidency. 🇸🇪🇳🇱🇪🇺

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@nkvarnstrom

2 years

Met my old friend Noeleen Heyzer, @UN Secretary-General Special Envoy on #Myanmar to discuss her important work and the worrying humanitarian and political situation in the country. She has Sweden’s strong support.

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@nkvarnstrom

3 years

Grateful that the Sweden Southeast Asia Business #resetsummit 🇸🇪 was graced in person by #Singapore Minister for Trade and Industry @GANKIMYONG @MTI_Sg & MD of @EDBsg Chng Kai Fong and online by #Swedish Minister for Intl Trade @AnnaHallberg_ + CEO Jan Larsson of @BusinessSweden

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@nkvarnstrom

4 years

Wishing everyone a Happy Chinese New Year and best of luck in the year of the rat! 恭喜发财万事如意新年快乐! 🧧 🍊🍊🍊

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5 years

Delighted to have been a keynote speaker at this morning’s historic launch @NTUsg of the NTU-Volvo-LTA #driverless #electric #bus with #Volvo @VolvoGroup @LTAsg @ABBSingapore and NTU President Subra Suresh. The future of transport is #autonomous #electric #connected

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@nkvarnstrom

11 months

Happy to be on the way to join Swedish Minister of Defence ⁦ @PlJonson ⁩ 🇸🇪 delegation for the important Shangri-La Dialogue #SLD2023 in 🇸🇬. Can��t wait for great programme by ⁦ @IISS_org ⁩ ⁦ @jamescrabtree ⁩ ⁦and team!

Pål Jonson deltar på Asiens största försvarskonferens i Singapore

Den 2 – 4 juni besöker försvarsminister Pål Jonson Singapore för att delta i Asiens största försvars- och säkerhetskonferens, IISS Shangri-La...

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@nkvarnstrom

5 years

Honoured to have delivered letter of HM the King of #Sweden confirming Amb of #Japan HE Jun Yamazaki as Commander Grand Cross of the Order of the Polar Star, at dinner w #Nordic colleagues. He served in Sweden as Japan & #Sweden celebrated 150 years of diplomatic relations 🇯🇵🇸🇪

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@nkvarnstrom

3 years

Today, we at the #Swedish Embassy look forward to welcoming our Prime Minister Stefan Löfven to #Singapore for a virtual visit. 🇸🇪🇸🇬

Anders Sjöberg

@SweAmbSG

3 years

Today, Swedish Prime Minister Stefan Löfven will make a virtual visit to Singapore, including a meeting with Singapore’s Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong and two business and investment-related events.

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1 year

Extremely friendly and constructive discussions during visit to Sweden by #India Secretary West @SanjayVermalFS including consultations and lunch with State Secretary Knutsson 🇸🇪🇮🇳 @Tanmaya_Lal @SwedeninIndia @IndiainSweden @MEAIndia

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@nkvarnstrom

1 year

Congratulations #Indonesia on its incoming #ASEAN Chairmanship. 🇸🇪 also as #EU President in 2023, looks fwd to working closely with our 🇮🇩 friends! @kamapradipta @IndonesiaInSto @MarinaBerg13 @ASEAN

Joko Widodo

@jokowi

1 year

Indonesia menerima estafet keketuaan ASEAN dari Kamboja yang ditandai penyerahan palu oleh PM Kamboja Hun Sen pada Upacara Penutupan KTT Ke-40 dan Ke-41 serta KTT Terkait lainnya di Hotel Sokha Phnom Penh, hari ini. Indonesia akan menjadi Ketua ASEAN pada tahun 2023.

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3 years

Sharing an unfiltered #Swedish sunset and hope you enjoy it as much as I enjoyed the night swim! No sign of real darkness at these latitudes this time of year… #Sweden #summer #tranquility

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@nkvarnstrom

1 year

Honoured that H.M. The King and H.R.H. Crown Princess Victoria 🇸🇪 will be present for the opening of the Stockholm #IndoPacific Ministerial Forum on Saturday. The forum will gather some sixty Ministerial-level participants from the 🇪🇺 and the Indo-Pacific.

H.M. Konungen och H.K.H. Kronprinsessan deltar vid EU Indo-Pacific Ministerial Forum i Stockholm

Utrikesminister Tobias Billström och EU:s höga representant och vice ordförande i EU-kommissionen Josep Borrell står den 13 maj värdar för EU...

www.regeringen.se

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Niclas Kvarnström 🇪🇺

@nkvarnstrom

5 years

Proud to be at #EU @EUinSingapore seminar on #humanrights on 70th anniversary of #UDHR . @SwedeninSG esp proud to have @MalinOud of @RWallenbergInst on a top panel on HR and the #environment #StandUp4HumanRights #EU4HumanRights #Singapore

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Niclas Kvarnström 🇪🇺

@nkvarnstrom

8 years

Check out our new video ab #Sweden 70yr commitment to @UN . Great music by @SabinaDdumba so turn it up! #PushForPeace

SwedenUN 🇸🇪

@SwedenUN

8 years

Sweden & @UN 70 yrs From #Hammarskjold to @Ibra_official This is a story of #GlobalCommitment Share to #PushForPeace

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Niclas Kvarnström 🇪🇺

@nkvarnstrom

4 years

My message on #IDAHOT #IDAHOT2020 - #LGBTI rights are #HumanRights

Anders Sjöberg

@SweAmbSG

4 years

Today is #IDAHOT Listen to this message by the Swedish ambassador #humanrightsforall #loveislove ⁦ @SweMFA ⁩ ⁦ @annikabendavid ⁩

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Niclas Kvarnström 🇪🇺

@nkvarnstrom

2 years

Really enjoyed al fresco dinner with group of Asian Ambassadors yesterday, wonderfully hosted by @THEmbStockholm + as it was the #Indonesia National Day I was happy to belong to the ”Batik Mafia” in the summer heat! 🙏

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Niclas Kvarnström 🇪🇺

@nkvarnstrom

5 years

Finally the new @SwedeninSG chancery is officially inaugurated, with great #liondance . We love the premises, with #Swedish #design and stunning views of #Singapore !But the office is ”just” a place, it’s our great #team and our exciting work that makes a difference! 🇸🇪🇸🇬

Anders Sjöberg

@SweAmbSG

5 years

The new Swedish Embassy Chancery is finally formally inaugurated! Thank you Amb Håkan Åkesson, DG for admin affairs at ⁦ @SweMFA ⁩ for doing us the honor, thank you Amb Quek Poh Huat ⁦ @MFAsg ⁩ for gracing the occasion and thank you friends and colleagues for joining us!

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Niclas Kvarnström 🇪🇺

@nkvarnstrom

4 years

The #COVID19 situation is serious and we don't know how it will develop. But we do know that #Singapore doctors + @sporeMOH are working flat out to contain it. Many medical leaders here are friends of #Sweden thru our 🇸🇪🇸🇬 #healthcare dialogue, and we give them our full support.

Pierre-Louis Lempereur

@plouislempereur

4 years

MFA PermSec Chee Wee Kiong briefed the diplomatic corps on #Singapore 's response to the 2019-novel #coronavirus , together with reps from health, home affairs and manpower ministries. Emphasis on minimising risk of importing news cases, early detection, tracing and clustering.

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Niclas Kvarnström 🇪🇺

@nkvarnstrom

3 years

Well we #Nordic ambassadors certainly had a lot of fun going live last night on the #happiness conference! Sharing on why 🇫🇮 🇳🇴 🇩🇰 🇸🇪 consistently rank at top of the global happiness rankings. We talked freedom, equality and trust in panel very well moderated by @NikkiMullerFLY

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Niclas Kvarnström 🇪🇺

@nkvarnstrom

4 years

Tonight as the #NobelPrize ceremonies are held in #Stockholm and #Oslo I hosted a #Nobel night with @anergaard where top academics from #Sweden #Norway & #Singapore introduced the prizes and winners. We learned a lot, from dark matter and cell O2 uptake to #Ethiopia and #poverty

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Niclas Kvarnström 🇪🇺

@nkvarnstrom

3 years

Last night I joined Minister Grace Fu @MSEsingapore for opening of Poinsettia Wishes #Christmas at @GardensbytheBay with my colleagues from 🇫🇮🇩🇰🇳🇴🇱🇺 . There is a #Dutch and #Nordic seasonal theme w #sustainability focus. Like last year there will be a 🇸🇪 #Lucia choir on Dec 13th.

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Niclas Kvarnström 🇪🇺

@nkvarnstrom

3 years

What better way to celebrate independence day 103 of our dear Baltic neighbour #Estonia 🇪🇪 than a lunch to mark the opening of the Estonian Embassy in 🇸🇬 ! 👏 Thanks CdA Laving + @KristelAlver for lunch in great company! @DKAmbSG @FinEmbSin @BPlinkertEU @patbourne @MargrietVonno

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Niclas Kvarnström 🇪🇺

@nkvarnstrom

4 months

Taiwan: statement by the spokesperson @eu_eeas

Taiwan: Statement by the Spokesperson on the elections

The European Union welcomes the elections held in Taiwan on 13 January, and congratulates all the voters who participated in this democratic exercise. Our respective systems of governance are...

www.eeas.europa.eu

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Niclas Kvarnström 🇪🇺

@nkvarnstrom

7 years

OTD 1yr ago, #Sweden elected to #UNSC - effort by whole govt, civ service. Now @SwedenUN living up to trust. Focus: global issues we ran on.

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Niclas Kvarnström 🇪🇺

@nkvarnstrom

11 months

Great start to #SLD23 yesterday with very good bilateral between 🇸🇪🇸🇬 Defence Ministers @PlJonson @Ng_Eng_Hen

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Niclas Kvarnström 🇪🇺

@nkvarnstrom

6 months

Was great to be back in #India for #ITF and to listen to so many interesting perspectives. Thanks organisers @gmfus @ORFAmerica @BonnieGlaser @SharonStirling @GarimaMo + my fellow panellists @EUAmbIndia @Videluca59 @planungsstab @tara_varma & expert moderator @StuartKLau 🇪🇺🇮🇳🇺🇸

Garima Mohan

@GarimaMo

6 months

Last week we @gmfus hosted the 23rd edition of our India Trilateral Forum in Delhi, with 60 senior policy makers, think tanks & business reps from 🇺🇸🇪🇺🇮🇳. Key takeaways from the conversation below 🧵

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Niclas Kvarnström 🇪🇺

@nkvarnstrom

1 year

Happy to be here in incredible #Seoul 🇰🇷 for our first IRL Asia-Pacific regional meeting since 2019. Perfect time among all the summitry in the region to discuss the growing importance of the #IndoPacific to 🇸🇪 Huge thx to @SwedeninKR for hosting us!

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Niclas Kvarnström 🇪🇺

@nkvarnstrom

2 years

Democracy is the foundation on which 🇸🇪 is built. Today I exercised my democratic right by voting in the elections. I thus had my say in who runs #Sweden & marked my respect for those across the 🌏 who fight bravely for #democracy and for enjoying that same right.

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Niclas Kvarnström 🇪🇺

@nkvarnstrom

2 years

The Shangri-La Dialogue #SLD22 tumble dryer of meetings & talks is over. Congrats #Singapore @IISS_org @chipmanj @jamescrabtree for a successful reboot. 🇺🇸 and 🇨🇳 Defence Mins gave very different views of the region’s security, but there were also many other interesting voices.

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Niclas Kvarnström 🇪🇺

@nkvarnstrom

4 years

Today is #Lucia in #Sweden and the #holiday spirit comes with #carols and saffron buns. In #Singapore Lucia came earlier: here pics from 4 processions: one hosted by me at the Residence, one by the #Swedish school, one at @GardensbytheBay and one at Cathedral of the Good Shepherd

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Niclas Kvarnström 🇪🇺

@nkvarnstrom

5 years

As a #Swedish #dad I can testify to the lifelong benefits (including career) of #paternityleave This exhibition has been in #Singapore before, but thanks to my brilliant colleague in Washington @OlofsdotterK here’s a new great read! #genderequality #Sweden

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Niclas Kvarnström 🇪🇺

@nkvarnstrom

6 years

This is really great news for both Sweden and #NewZealand - we have so much important work to do together! (And kiwi diplomats can teach us rugby, right @SimonJTDraper @ReneeHeal ?) 🇸🇪🇳🇿

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Niclas Kvarnström 🇪🇺

@nkvarnstrom

4 years

I invite everyone working from- or staying at home to make your own delish #Swedish #meatballs , now that thanks to @IKEA there is a simple ”official” recipe. But they are not truly genuine unless served with pickled cucumber and of course #lingonberry jam! #IKEA #DIY #Sweden 🇸🇪

Sweden

@Sweden

4 years

IKEA has made its almighty meatball recipe public! 😲😀😋 OMG, how's that for a Sunday start! Thanks @IKEAUK ! Sharing is caring. #meatballs #meatballrecipe #IKEAmeatballs

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Niclas Kvarnström 🇪🇺

@nkvarnstrom

5 years

Attending important event on #EU #Singapore #EUSFTA with @MTI_Sg Senior Min of State Dr. Koh Poo Koon and @Trade_EU DDG, Sweden’s Helena König. Where also #Sweden @SwedeninSG has a booth! @EuroChamSG @IESingapore @ApexBizChamber @EUinSingapore

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Niclas Kvarnström 🇪🇺

@nkvarnstrom

5 years

Experience the pinnacle of #Nordic #cuisine (w #Japanese influences) and possibly the best food you’ve ever had. Try #Swedish 3 #Michelin star chef Björn Franzén’s new restaurant Zén. With Head Chef Tristin Farmer & Sous Chef Lars Brennwald

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Niclas Kvarnström 🇪🇺

@nkvarnstrom

6 years

Happy to be in beautiful #Kyiv for talks with #Ukraine colleagues on wide range of issues. Blue-yellow partnership is strong. 🇺🇦🇸🇪🇪🇺

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Niclas Kvarnström 🇪🇺

@nkvarnstrom

5 years

From a fellow #Viking nation, I say congratulations to #Denmark but I hope that @DKAmbSG and colleagues at @DKinSingapore will agree that the best bridge has already been built: the spectacular @oresundsbron linking #Sweden and #Denmark 🇸🇪🇩🇰 #Neighbours @swedense @denmarkdotdk

Reuters

@Reuters

5 years

WATCH: Denmark now has the world’s longest Viking bridge, built entirely using tools the Vikings would have used over 1,000 years ago

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Niclas Kvarnström 🇪🇺

@nkvarnstrom

4 years

”You have the right to be exactly who you are.” Please watch Crown Princess Victoria of #Sweden open the digital #Stockholm #pride parade 2020 #LGBTQI #loveislove 🏳️‍🌈🇸🇪

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Niclas Kvarnström 🇪🇺

@nkvarnstrom

5 years

Great to have State Secretary Jan-Olof Lind + delegation incl two department heads from #Swedish MoD @ForsvarsdepSv in #Singapore for #SLD19 .HoD Lind here on panel on self-reliance and collaboration in #defence with i.a. @DeptDefence Secretary Moriarty and US @UnderSecT

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Niclas Kvarnström 🇪🇺

@nkvarnstrom

5 years

Really enjoyed playing as one #Nordic team in this year’s #Schuman cup in #Singapore - thanks @EUinSingapore for organising and congrats to winners @MFAsg - happy to have won a few matches against good teams. @NorwayInSG @DKinSingapore @FinEmbSin @SwedeninSG

Anders Sjöberg

@SweAmbSG

5 years

Three wins, three losses and one draw - Team Nordic Lights delivered on the pitch in this year’s #SchumanCup With three women on the team we won the gender equality category! Well played everyone! Good luck Team ⁦⁦ @EUinSingapore ⁩ in the finals against ⁦ @MFAsg ⁩!

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Niclas Kvarnström 🇪🇺

@nkvarnstrom

3 years

Proud to give keynote at OFS Model United Nations in 🇸🇬 on #SDGs and #climate action. As ambassador + having worked in @UN I can testify to the value of #MUN as I was once an MUN kid myself! Pic below from my 1993 HS yearbook 😂 when @tprpound & I were joint ambs of Nigeria! 🇺🇳

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Niclas Kvarnström 🇪🇺

@nkvarnstrom

5 years

Happy that brilliant Jacqueline Poh of PMO joined our #Nordic ambassadors’ luncheon on #worklifebalance with colleagues @DKAmbSG @anergaard @FinEmbSin and arranged by our chambers Swedcham, NBAS, DBAS and FBC - great discussion on important topics! 🇩🇰🇫🇮🇳🇴🇸🇪🇸🇬

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Niclas Kvarnström 🇪🇺

@nkvarnstrom

3 years

Want to help us beat the other #Nordics in a ”friendly” competition while getting fit and helping ocean biodiversity? Instead of national days, we’re doing #NordicGreenRunSG - sign up👇🏼 to help @SwedeninSG vs @NorwayInSG @FinEmbSin @DKinSingapore 🇸🇪🇩🇰🇫🇮🇳🇴

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Niclas Kvarnström 🇪🇺

@nkvarnstrom

2 years

Great to be here in Copenhagen for the Indian-Nordic Prime Ministers’ meeting. The constructive bilateral meeting between @SwedishPM and @narendramodi confirmed our deep ties, complimentarity and cooperation on areas like innovation. Good discussion also on Russia-Ukraine.

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Niclas Kvarnström 🇪🇺

@nkvarnstrom

5 years

I was happy to host a lunch on #corporate #sustainability and #responsibility #CSR in #SoutheastAsia today with @MarieTrogstam of @BusinessSweden and #Swedish companies including #ABB #IKEA #H &M #Saab #AtlasCopco #Wallenius #Nojdhs #Nordea and #TetraPak - lots of good thoughts!

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Niclas Kvarnström 🇪🇺

@nkvarnstrom

4 years

The #Swedish Embassy was proud to partner @SGInnovate + @NilsdotterK for today’s #hack #space for the #planet event. Students from 🇸🇬🇸🇪 used space #tech to help the #climate and combat #poverty with the #SDGs as guide. Thanks to @DIGG_Sverige @SweInstitute @HackForSweden 🚀🌏🛰

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Niclas Kvarnström 🇪🇺

@nkvarnstrom

4 years

- #Sweden 🇸🇪 again ranked as world’s 2nd most innovative nation in @WIPO #WII2020 #innovation index, beaten only by #Switzerland . Congratulations also to #Singapore 🇸🇬 for its 8th place, we have so much to do together in #tech #science and #sustainability as we restart smart!

World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)

@WIPO

4 years

Released today: Global Innovation Index 2020 🌐💡📊 The world’s innovation leaders: 1. Switzerland 🇨🇭 2. Sweden 🇸🇪 3. U.S. 🇺🇸 4. U.K. 🇬🇧 5. Netherlands 🇳🇱 6. Denmark 🇩🇰 7. Finland 🇫🇮 8. Singapore 🇸🇬 9. Germany 🇩🇪 10. Republic of Korea 🇰🇷 More: #GII2020

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