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New Zealand Picks Expert for Sweden | Auckland News
New Zealand’s Foreign Minister Winston Peters has tapped Jon Johansson, his trusted advisor since 2017 and a seasoned political scientist with Nordic roots, to lead as ambassador to Sweden — part of a major diplomatic reshuffle that also includes appointments to Colombia, Niue, Timor-Leste, and the UAE. Johansson’s blend of academic expertise, policy experience, and regional ties makes him uniquely suited for Stockholm, while colleagues like Tāne Waetford and Brad Burgess bring deep trade and crisis-response know-how to their new roles. This strategic overhaul signals New Zealand’s renewed…
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