[France] Establishing Diplomatic Relations with Sweden

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MINISTÈRE DES AFFAIRES ÉTRANGÈRES
CABINET DU MINISTRE​

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Erik Sandberg
Secretary of Foreign Affairs
Kingdom of Sweden

Paris, June 2007​

Your Excellency, Secretary Sandberg,

I have the honour to convey the warm regards of the Government of the French Republic and to recall the long-standing partnership between our two nations. France and Sweden have for centuries shared bonds through diplomacy and trade. Our nations share a common commitment to peace, democracy, and multilateral cooperation. These historic bonds, and our shared place on the European continent, offer a strong foundation for re-kindling our diplomatic relations.

In this spirit, and on behalf of His Excellency President Valérian, the Government of the French Republic has the honour to propose the exchange of ambassadors.

The Government of the French Republic has the honour to propose the appointment of Ms Célia Renard as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Kingdom of Sweden.

Ms Renard is a diplomat of distinguished service, whose professional career within the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has consistently demonstrated her commitment to strengthening international cooperation. Most recently, she has served as Deputy Director for Northern Europe at the Quai d’Orsay, where she has overseen French foreign policy in relation with the Nordic countries. The Government of the French Republic is confident that Ms Renard will carry out her mission with honour, professionalism, and loyalty, and that she will serve as a worthy representative of the French Republic in Stockholm.

Should your Government accept this proposal, President Valérian shall promptly draft a letter of credence to His Majesty, accrediting Ms Renard as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the French Republic to the Kingdom of Sweden.

It is my hope that, following the accreditation of Ms Renard, a bilateral meeting may be convened between her and your department to discuss avenues of mutually beneficial collaboration.

Please accept, Secretary, the assurances of my highest consideration.

Yours sincerely,

Thierry Chevrolet
Minister of Foreign Affairs​

Digital Diplomatic Correspondence​

Connor

 

[Connor]

Kingdom of Sweden Holmgren Administration

June 2007​

Dear Minister Thierry Chevrolet,

This government warmly welcomes your initiative of further development between our nations. I personally value deeply the longstanding bonds of friendship, shared democratic values and the historic cooperation which has long been a thread in our commitment to one another. Your correspondence only furthers the endeavour to unite our nations. Please be assured that your proposal is received with appreciation of the Government of Sweden has the honour to convey it's acceptance of Ms Renard's appointment.

Upon her arrival in Stockholm arrangements will be made for the presentation of her credentials to His Majesty the King and once accredited the Department of Foreign Affairs would be pleased to received Ambassador Renard for consultations on the continued strengthening of Franco-Swedish relations.

Furthermore I have consulted closely with the Bureau for European Affairs who has the proposition of our own nomination, Mr Håkan Ákesson. Allow us to request the gracious agreement of your government to this appointment. Our mission in France has historically been turbulent, something I have full vested faith in Mr Ákesson to address.

In 2001 our diplomatic mission received an urgent deployment of an Armed Support Taskforce from the then National Security Office as a result of the 2001 Energy Protests which had evolved into riots, subsequently threatening the integrity of the mission. This armed contingent remains in situ as part of Operation Scimitar and has laid dormant at the mission for some considerable time since. To date, the retained provision of armed personnel at diplomatic sights works against this administrations foreign policy. As a display of our respect and trust for France, and her local law enforcement and security authorities, we would look to a total withdrawal of these personnel. A first and very key act of trust, but one best conducted together.

Nonetheless, these are details Mr Ákesson is more than capable of resolving. I look forward to our future together.


Regards,
Erik Sandberg
Secretary of Foreign Affairs

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