In almost a week, the Chinese vessel Yi Peng 3 has been stationary in the Kattegat in the Danish economic zone. The vessel has been monitored by the Danish navy.
Now, Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) says he wants the vessel to move towards Sweden.
From the Swedish side, we have been in contact with the vessel and with China. We want the vessel to move towards Swedish waters, he says at a press conference.
It is our definite wish, but we have not yet received an answer to that question.
At the same time, he emphasizes that there is no accusation in the statement and that the reason for the cable breaks is still unclear.
Frederiksen in agreement
Denmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen also wants to see the vessel head towards Swedish waters.
I support what my Swedish colleague has said and wished for, she says to Ekstra Bladet and adds that she expects cooperation from Chinese authorities.
Sweden's request is about facilitating contacts and cooperation.
We absolutely want to clarify what has happened, says Kristersson.
This is the second time in a relatively short period that we have serious cable breaks.
Suspected sabotage
The police have previously pointed out the Chinese vessel as interesting in the investigation into the broken cables in the Baltic Sea. The incident is being investigated as suspected sabotage.
One cable runs between Finland and Germany and the other between Sweden and Lithuania. Germany's federal police are also investigating the incident together with authorities in Sweden and Finland.
