Sweden appoints new ambassador to Afghanistan

STOCKHOLM, May 20 (Xinhua) -- Sweden has appointed the secretary-general of the Swedish Committee for Afghanistan, Torbjorn Pettersson, as its ambassador to Afghanistan, according to a statement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Thursday.

"At the same time, Ambassador (to Serbia) Krister Bringeus was appointed Senior Civilian Representative in Mazar-e-Sharif to increase the overall political presence in northern Afghanistan," the statement said.

This is an effort of increasing emphasis on civilian operations in Afghanistan and capacity-building of Afghan structures.

The Senior Civilian Representative will be responsible for overall political leadership and Swedish civilian activities in the area, while the military commander will continue to be responsible for military activities and security, the statement said.

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