Counselor of the Department Derek Chollet will travel to Stockholm, Sweden from May 11 - May 14 to lead the U.S. delegation at the May 13 EU Indo-Pacific Ministerial Forum co-chaired by Sweden during its Presidency of the Council of the EU. At the forum, Counselor Chollet will meet with government officials and other leaders to discuss supporting stronger European connections with the Indo-Pacific. He will meet with Swedish government leaders from across the EU to discuss Sweden’s NATO accession, support to Ukraine, challenges posed by the People’s Republic of China, and the Arctic. This visit underscores the enduring U.S. commitment to the peace, stability, prosperity, and security of the region, as well as our commitment to continued close collaboration with the EU and partners in the Indo-Pacific.
Source: Office of the Spokesperson