Sweden to open full-fledged diplomatic mission in Minsk

Sweden is set to open an embassy in Belarus.  On June 12, 2008 the Swedish government appointed Stefan Eriksson as the head of diplomatic mission in Belarus. Since September 2005, Eriksson has headed the department of the Swedish mission in Minsk.

Mr Eriksson is expected to assume his new duties in late summer. The official opening of the embassy will take place towards the end of 2008.