Sweden days in Valmiera to be opened this Sunday

The Ambassador of Sweden to Latvia, H.E. Mr Henrik Landerholm is happy to visit Valmiera again, this time to open the Swedish Days. The agenda is full of meetings and visits. Among other things, the ambassador will talk to 120 youngsters from the Baltic States, Ukraine and Belarus who will take part in a UN simulation game. 

- One thing that I really like about the Sweden days is the possibility to see the diversity of Latvian cities and its residents and traditions. Actually, last time I visited Valmiera, I was reminded of the Swedish student cities of Uppsala and Lund, says ambassador Landerholm.

- I am looking very much forward to meeting the youth who will take part in the UN simulation game. You always learn things from young people – and who knows, maybe they will have something to teach me about diplomacy! the ambassador says. 

      The Swedish Days in Valmiera will be opened this Sunday, the 3rd April, in the Valmiera State Gymnasium with an exhibition “The Best of EWK” and a Nordic evening. It will gather around 120 youngsters who during the weekend will take part in the UNESCO Latvia organized the United Nations simulation game “Strong Youth – Peacful tomorrow.”

       On Monday the 4th , Ambassador Landerholm together with guests from Valmiera’s twin town Solna will meet with Valmiera municipality representatives and visit the companies “Valmiermuiža”, ”Valmiera Andren” and “Valtanks”.

Everyone who is interested is invited to a lecture about the shadow economy, which will be given by A.Sauka (director of the sustainable growth centre in the Stockholm School of Economics in Riga). Ambassador Landerholm will also share Sweden’s experience in dealing with the shadow economy.

       In the Valmiera cinema “Gaisma” on 4th April two Swedish movies will be shown: “Never Give up Son” and “Road’s End,” more info HERE.

       This year Sweden and Latvia are celebrating 25 years of re-established diplomatic relations.

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