The White House
Office of the Press Secretary
For Immediate Release
August 07, 2013
Statement by the Press Secretary on the President’s Travel to Sweden
Before traveling to Russia, the President will travel to Stockholm, Sweden, on September 4 and 5. Sweden is a close friend and partner to the United States. Sweden plays a key leadership role on the international stage, including in opening new trade and investment opportunities through the U.S.-EU Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership, advancing clean technologies, and promoting environmental sustainability.
