23 February 2011, Male';H.E. Dr. Farahanaz Faizal presented her Letter of Credence to His Majesty the King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden, in a ceremony held today at the Royal Palace of Stockholm.
During her audience with the King, His Majesty discussed Maldives plans to become carbon neutral by 2020, and was supportive of President Nasheed's policies to tackle climate change and shared how Sweden was investing in new technologies to reduce carbon emissions. Suggesting that Maldives could benefit from Swedish technology to that effect, he further enquired about President Nasheed's democratic struggle.
His Majesty also congratulated the Ambassador on her accreditation and highlighted the long-standing cordial relations that exist between the Maldives and Sweden.
In her remarks Ambassador Dr. Faizal conveyed the greetings of the President and the goodwill of the people of the Maldives to His Majesty the King.
During her visit, the Ambassador Dr. Faizal will also meet with Mr. Bassam Kayal, Advisor for International Projects, from the Royal Institute for Technology, Mrs Gabriella Lindholm, Ambassador for Marine Environment, Mr. Staffan Tillander, Ambassador for Climate Change,the Director of Global Programmes, Mr. Andrew Bradley from the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (IDEA), and Mr. Klas Molin, Deputy Director General at the Department for Asia and the Pacific at the Ministry for Foreign Affairs.
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