Robert Rydberg is a trained lawyer and has a long experience within the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. He has, among other things, been an ambassador to Israel and the Democratic Republic of Congo, and has been head of the Foreign Ministry's unit for Middle East and North Africa.
Rydberg has also worked at the UN Representation in New York and with the UN Security Council, with European security policy and disarmament issues, and chaired the EU Civilian Crisis Management Committee.
"Solid experience""Robert Rydberg is a clear leader with solid diplomatic experience from virtually every complex area that our foreign policy holds," said Foreign Minister Ann Linde (S) in a press release.
Former Cabinet Secretary Annika Söder will now serve as chair of the European Institute of Peace, among other things.