RAMALLAH, March 25, 2007, (WAFA)-Swedish Foreign Minister Mr. Carl Bildt affirmed Sunday that Swedish government would deal with the Palestinian national unity government and would not differentiate between one Minister and another.

Following with a joint press conference with Information Minister Dr. Musraffa al-Barghouthi in al-Beerah, Mr. Bildt said that he met with Ministers of Information, Finance and Foreign Affairs, pointing out that the Swedish aid mounted to 25% in 2006 compared to 2005.

For his part, al-Barghouthi said that the Swedish Foreign Minister's visit is very important, adding that he updated Mr.Bildt about the government's programme. Which represents most of the Palestinian factions as well as the continued Israeli aggression against the Palestinian people, the latest is the unleashing police dog on a woman in Bethlehem and assault against a youth in Nablus.

M.H.(12: 53 P)(10:53 GMT)