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To: Peter.Hultqvist@government.se <Sweden / @Connor>From: Ian.McLachlan@defence.gov.au <Australia>
Cc: John.Howard@dpmc.gov.au; Alexander.Downer@dfat.gov.au
Subject: Rebuilding Relations
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Dear Secretary Hultqvist, It's come to my understanding the current administration hasn't reached out to rebuild relations with Sweden, my objective of this email to hopefully rekick start relations between our two nations. I understand our two nations haven't seen eye to eye on previous topics which is quite understandable however, our administration views are not the same as the previous administration. We know the Swedish Administration has a strong presence within the region, so we'd like to kick of relations rebuilding a bit different. We know trade talks can be a bit boring, so the Australian Administration would like to kick start an international task force for a patrol within the Pacific Sea and surrounding areas. We are hoping that the Swedish Administration would agree to attaching a few vessels to such task force with a change of command every 6 months. We have plans on asking the British if they wish to join as we are currently in a joint operation within the Indian Ocean to protect the shipping lanes and provide assistance to those ships in need when needed. We'd also like to extend an invite to the Swedish Navy to take part in such operation as well, if you wish to do so. We'd also like to initiate in trade however this can be done different communications if needed with the nescessary people, I look forward to hearing a reply from yourself and look forward to working with the Swedish Royal Navy. Thanks Ian McLachlan Minister of Defence |
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