Swedish Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt was due to visit China and Japan in April for talks on energy, climate change and trade, the prime minister's office said Wednesday, according to dpa. Reinfeldt is the first Swedish premier to visit China in 12 years, and climate issues were of interest against the backdrop of efforts to reach a new global treaty on greenhouse gas reductions next year. The agenda included a meeting with President Hu Jintao, who in June became the first Chinese head of state to visit Sweden, as well as talks with Prime Minister Wen Jiabao. Environment Minister Andreas Carlgren and Trade Minister Ewa Bjorling were also slated to be part of the Swedish delegation. In Japan, Reinfeldt was due to meet with Prime Minister Yasuo Fukada. The Swedish cabinet members were also due to discuss welfare issues and measures Sweden has introduced to promote gender equality, the statement said.
