Strategy for selective cooperation with China 2009 - 2013 Reference No.: UD 10.017

The strategy will govern Sweden´s selective cooperation with China during the period 2009-2013. The point of departure for the cooperation will be Sweden´s Policy for Global Development, the Swedish Government´s policy for international development cooperation, China´s Five Year Plan, experience from previous development cooperation, the mutual interests of Swedish and Chinese partners, and Sweden´s comparative advantages.

The overall objective of Swedens selective cooperation with China is enhanced democratic governance and greater respect for human rights, and environmentally and climate friendly sustainable development. The most important form of cooperation will be partner-driven cooperation between Swedish and Chinese partners.