On September 25, 2012 in frames of the diplomatic reception at the Royal Palace of Stockholm the H.M. King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden and Queen Silvia gave an audience to H.E. Ambassador of Ukraine Valerii Stepanov and his spouse. During the conversation, the Royal couple warmly recalled their state visit to Ukraine in autumn 2008. The confidence was expressed that mutual cooperation between Ukraine and the Kingdom of Sweden would be further strengthened for the benefit of their peoples.