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Taking on the Challenge

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Jul 3 2009

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The launch of Sweden's Presidency of the European Union was covered well in Indian media.

The Hindu carried 'Taking on the Challenge', an article written by Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt which outlines Sweden's prioirities as the Presidency.

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Nov 11 2009 Memorandum of Understanding between Sweden and India on Environment and Defence
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Environment and a MoU on Defence were signed in conjunction with the Bilateral Talks on 5 November between the Swedish Prime Minister Mr Fredrik Reinfeldt and the Indian Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh.
Nov 5 2009 Swedish PM Mr Fredrik Reinfeldt arrives in India for Bilateral Talks and the India-EU Summit
The Prime Minister of Sweden, Mr Fredrik Reinfeldt arrives in India on Thursday, November 5 for Bilateral Talks with his Indian counterpart Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh and to head the EU delegation at the India-EU Summit. He is accompanied by Minister for Foreign Affairs Mr Carl Bildt, Trade Minister Dr Ewa Björling and a 36-member high level delegation from the Swedish government and business community.
Jul 1 2009 The Swedish Presidency of the EU is launched
Today, the Swedish Presidency of the EU is launched. Now Sweden is in the driving seat of the world's largest integrated economy with nearly half a billion citizens.
Jun 18 2009 Sweden takes on the challenge - Fredrik Reinfeldt on Sweden's priorities for the EU Presidency
“Managing the financial crisis and unemployment and addressing climate change – these will be the two main priorities of the Swedish Presidency.” So said Swedish Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt 9 June at a seminar at CEPS, the Centre for European Policy Studies, in Brussels, where he spoke about the Swedish Presidency.
Mar 31 2009 South Asia related Linnaeus-Palme International Exchange Programme grants for the period 2009–2010
On Friday, 20 March 2009, the Swedish International Programme Office for Education and Training decided upon the ninth round of Linnaeus Palme Exchange Programme grants, for the period 1 July 2009 - 30 June 2010.
Feb 26 2009 Sweden and India to Cooperate in the Field of Public Health
In the presence of the Union Health Minister, Dr. Anbumani Ramadoss, a Memorandum of Understanding on cooperation in the field of health care and public health was signed in New Delhi on 24 February 2009 by Shri Naresh Dayal, Secretary, Health and Family Welfare and H.E Lars-Olof Lindgren, Ambassador of Sweden to India.
Jan 23 2009 New application fees
As of 23 January 2009 the new application fee for a Schengen Visa will be INR 3,900 and the application fee for a new Work Permit will be 12,000. For other application fees – please contact the Embassy. All payments for application fees regarding Visas should be made by Bank Draft in favour of the “Embassy of Sweden (Visa)”. As of 1 February 2009 no other form of payment will be accepted.
Jan 8 2009 Sweden Opens Doors for Foreign Workers
The Swedish government has unveiled one of the most significant reforms of Swedish immigration policy for decades.
Dec 9 2008 Launch of Sweden India Business Guide 2008-2009
It is with great pleasure that we present the fourth edition of the Sweden- India Business Guide. Yet again a number of new pages have been added as the commercial links between India and Sweden are constantly growing!
Oct 15 2008 HRH Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden arrives in India
HRH Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden arrives in New Delhi for a ten-day visit to India. She will attend the Sweden India Nobel Memorial Week 2008.
Feb 19 2008 Sweden to step up environmental cooperation with India
The Government is increasing environmental cooperation with India. Sweden is opening an environment and energy office in Delhi.

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