Press release
10 May 2010
Ministry of Enterprise, Energy and Communications
King and Deputy Prime Minister to visit China
His Majesty the King and Deputy Prime Minister Maud Olofsson will be in China from 19 to 24 May for a visit to Beijing and Shanghai.
They will begin their visit in Beijing, from 19 to 22 May, attending meetings with the Chinese government and the Swedish-Chinese High Level Forum on Innovation. Enterprise agreements will also be signed in connection with the Forum.
The aim of the trip is to strengthen cooperation with China on innovation, environmental technology and issues concerning small businesses and corporate social responsibility, and to mark 60 years of diplomatic relations between Sweden and China.
Deputy Prime Minister Maud Olofsson will give the opening address at the Global Summit of Women, which brings together female political leaders from around the world. This time the focus will be on women's entrepreneurship.
In Shanghai from 22 to 24 May, His Majesty the King and Ms Olofsson will visit the World Expo and take part in a round-table discussion with Swedish and Chinese companies and a major conference looking at innovation and growth, organised by Vinnova. The theme of Sweden's participation in the World Expo is 'Spirit of Innovation'.
They will be accompanied on the trip by a top-level business delegation including representatives of several of Sweden's biggest companies. China is Sweden's most important trade partner in Asia and the aim is to deepen economic cooperation and create new business.
Accreditation for media
There are opportunities for media to participate in parts of the programme. For accreditation and further information on the programme in Beijing, please contact Embassy Secretary Markus Lundgren. For accreditation and further information on the programme in Shanghai, please contact Maria Warren at the Committee for Sweden's Participation in World Expo 2010 in Shanghai. If you have questions concerning the business delegation, please contact Katinka Palmgren at the Swedish Trade Council.
Contact
Frank NilssonPress Secretary
to Maud Olofsson
+46 70 690 24 33
Markus Lundgren
Embassy Secretary
Beijing
+86 1370 123 9463
Maria Warren
Press contact
Expo 2010 Shanghai
+86 1582 159 1029
Katinka Palmgren
Head of Communications
Swedish Trade Council
+46 76 112 11 23
