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UPDATED: 20 Aug 2009 GMT
  • Ambassador Matthew Barzun together with senior Embassy staff prior to his departure for the Royal Palace. (Embassy photo) Ambassador Barzun presents his credentials.

    On August 21, 2009, Ambassador Matthew Barzun presented his credentials to His Majesty King Carl XVI Gustaf, in a formal ceremony marking the official recognition of a foreign Ambassador in Sweden. Accompanied by his family, 38-year-old Ambassador Barzun is the second-youngest U.S. Ambassador to serve in Sweden.
  • Ambassador Barzun leaves the Foreign Affairs Ministry prior to his audience at the Royal Palace. (Embassy photo) Ambassador Barzun presents his credentials.

    On August 21, 2009, Ambassador Matthew Barzun presented his credentials to His Majesty King Carl XVI Gustaf, in a formal ceremony marking the official recognition of a foreign Ambassador in Sweden. Accompanied by his family, 38-year-old Ambassador Barzun is the second-youngest U.S. Ambassador to serve in Sweden.
  • Ambassador Matthew Barzun, with his wife Brooke at the Royal Palace on August 21, 2009. (Embassy Photo) Ambassador Barzun presents his credentials.

    On August 21, 2009, Ambassador Matthew Barzun presented his credentials to His Majesty King Carl XVI Gustaf, in a formal ceremony marking the official recognition of a foreign Ambassador in Sweden. Accompanied by his family, 38-year-old Ambassador Barzun is the second-youngest U.S. Ambassador to serve in Sweden.

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APAO Koch with fellow panelists during round table disucssion in Almedalen. (U.S. Embassy Stockholm photo)

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APAO Koch discussing Obama's speech with Muslim organizations representatives. (U.S. Embassy Stockholm photo)

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Deputy Chief of Mission Silverman at the launching of the new A-list

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