The 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro Brazil or as it officially called, Games of the XXXI Olympiad, has now been in play for one week. So far it has been a great Olympic Games Event.
We have seen many fantastic sports moments, amazing performances and surprise winners. Also the organization has been exvellent so far, despite the challenges leading up to the games.
Sweden has been doing fine during the first week. We are place number 20 with five medals so far, one gold, three silver medals and one bronze.
Our super-swimmer queen Sarah Sjöström has won a gold, a silver and a bronze on her own. She also broke the world record on 50 meters butterfly. She is a great athlete.
We also have won silver medals by Emma Johansson in womens’ cykling road race and by Marcus Svensson in Skeet shooting.
Our next chance for a Swedish medal is tomorrow when our golf star Henrik Stensson is going for gold.
Like most people I am thrilled by the original Olympic competitions, like e.g. Track and Field. Especially 100 meters running. Will he do it again, the great Usain Bolt? Tomorrow we will know. I love sports and I love the Olympics.
The Vice President of the United States, Joe Biden will visit Sweden and Prime Minister Stefan Löfven on August 25th, Swedish government announced today.
“I look forward to welcoming Vice President Joe Biden to Sweden. The relations between Sweden and the United States have rarely been as good as now, and I see his visit as a manifestation of this“, says Stefan Löfven in a written statement.
At the meeting, both bilateral and international issues discussed. The issue of global responsibility for migration and refugees is central to the agenda, according to the press release. Also represention and cooperation in international organizations will be discussed durkng the meeting.
This week I have been on mission to China. I have been going to China the ladt 20 years and it always exiting. The changes are enormous. I really like China.
This week we have had meetings with colleagues and friends, partners and clients.
China is amazing in so many ways. I like the people, the culture, the drive and the speed in the society. It is magic.
China is the future. There is no doubt in my mind. Coming here and seeing the fast development gives a lot of positive energy and hope for the future.
Security on the borders is constantly improving with new intelligent systems and innovative technology. Like in several of the leading airports of the world, Beijing International Airport has an efficient risk management based fast track for immigration and people security with automatic passport readers.
In China we have had discussions about common projects.
The work of Customs, border management has so many dimensions and perspectives. Meeting likeminded and very proffessional people to talk about Customs and Trade makes my day any day of the week. This week we have had only good days.
Vidar Gundersen. My boss. My colleague. My brother. One of my best friends the world. It is a great pleasure to work amd spend time with Vidar. He is fantastic. Here is enjoying the very hot and humid Beijing yesterday. And he really IS hot! Vidar is one the best people I have ever met on my life.
We also – like every time – have had opportunity to taste the many deliscious Chine couisines.
Two of our friends and colleagues, Cecilia and Vera. Excellent hosts.
The best ever HotPot. Spicy, strong and increadibly tasty. Deliscious! I really like strong and spicy food. This was one of the best meals I had in a long time.
One of the many faces of China, the largest economy on Earth – a blend between now and then, the future and the past.
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