Swedish parliamentarian group seeks more exchanges with Taiwan

He called for more exchanges between Taiwan and Sweden in the areas of green technology and energy transition and stated that both sides have a lot to learn from each other.

According to Tegnér, there is an interest within the Swedish parliament in developing better relations with Taiwan, due to the fact that both sides share common values.

Agroup of Swedish parliamentarians have been visiting Taiwan on a seven-day trip. During the visit they were scheduled to meet with President Tsai Ing-wen and other senior officials.

The goal was to discuss issues of mutual interests, as well as the latest situation in the region and the economic and trade development, MOFA said in the statement.

The vice president of the

Swedish-Taiwanese Parliamentarian Association, Mathias Tegnér, who led the delegation, said that he looks forward to seeing more exchanges between Taiwan and Sweden, during a meeting with President Tsai Ingwen in Taipei.

“Taiwan and Sweden will benefit from deeper cooperation and increased trade,” Tegnér said while meeting with Tsai at the Presidential Office.

Tsai expressed similar views, saying she looks forward to seeing the partnership between Taiwan and Sweden deepened. Especially in handling climate change and promoting supply chain security. She went on to urge both sides to “unite and work together to further empower our democratic alliance.”

The visit marked the second Swedish parliamentary delegation to visit Taiwan this year. MOFA described the delegation’s latest visit as a further example of warming ties between Sweden and Taiwan.

Ericsson investigated by China and Vietnam

The criminal investigations into Ericsson’s suspected bribery transactions in China and Vietnam have been closed in Sweden. Instead, an investigation is now taking place in both affected countries and Swedish authorities are assisting in gathering evidence.

Some USB-keys have been seized from Ericsson, among other things, reports Swedish Radio.

Ericsson states to Sveriges Radio that it cooperates with the prosecutor’s office, but does not want to give further comments as the investigation is ongoing.