Shipmates,
In the Fall of 2007, Sweden hosted the first North Atlantic Coast Guard Forum near Stockholm. The meeting was an immediate success and has led to the maturation of the organization and follow-on meetings in Greenland hosted by the Danes and this year meeting hosted by Iceland.
That partnership took another step forward today when I met with the Director General of the Swedish Coast Guard, Judith Melin. We signed a memorandum of understanding that will guide our future efforts in areas such as search and rescue and maritime security. We appreciate their cooperation and international leadership.
The North Pacific Coast Guard Forum is underway this week in Busan, South Korea. Vice Admiral Pekoske is representing us at that meeting and reports that it is going very well.
ADM A
