Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson will visit Belgium on Wednesday, Alexander De Croo announced on Tuesday afternoon.
The Belgian Prime Minister has invited his Swedish counterpart to pay tribute to the victims of Monday night’s attack in Brussels, in which two Swedes were shot dead. A visit to the site of the attack in Schaerbeek is also planned.
The arrival of the Swedish leader will be an opportunity to "compare our files" and "exchange information", De Croo told Flemish broadcaster VRT on Monday, after it emerged the shooter had also spent time in Sweden.
The King of Sweden, Carl XVI Gustaf, expressed his shock following the attack in Brussels on Monday evening.
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"My family and I were shocked to hear the news that two Swedes were killed just hours before the football match between Sweden and Belgium last night. Our thoughts are with the deceased and their families," said the Sovereign.
On Monday, King Philippe and Queen Mathilde expressed their sympathy with the victims' families. "Our thoughts go out first and foremost to the victims, their families and loved ones", said the Royal Palace on X (formerly Twitter).
