27 February 2022, Stockholm – H.E. Ambassador Maria Lumen B. Isleta called on Mr. Olle Burell, President of the Stockholm City Council at the Stockholm City Hall on 20 February 2023.

Ambassador Isleta took the opportunity to congratulate the President on forthcoming milestones to be celebrated this year: the centennial anniversary of the Stockholm City Hall, the 50th jubilee of the His Majesty King Carl XVI Gustaf’s accession to the throne, and the 500th anniversary of Gustav Vasa’s election as king.

Discussions on Philippines-Sweden bilateral relations, as well as the key areas for cooperation that the Philippines wishes to pursue with Sweden and activities involving the Filipino community in Sweden were taken up.

President Burell expressed his support for stronger cooperation in smart, green, and digital technologies, sharing his experience in the field during his Chairmanship of the Stockholm Green Innovation District project. President Burell conveyed the City Government’s openness to assist the Embassy on future activities. END.