In a statement issued on Wednesday, the ministry of finance insisted the capital control measures were temporary and were needed to "safeguard the stability of the system".

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"To safeguard financial stability in Sweden and ensure the smooth functioning of the financial markets, the Riksbank has therefore decided to grant liquidity assistance to Kaupthing Sverige, " it said in a statement.

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It reinforces the resolve of its neighbors to intensify their cooperation to safeguard peace and stability in the region against all provocations.

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But everyone will be looking to see some real substance to go with Angela Merkel's promise, at the start of this year, to "do what it takes to safeguard the the stability of the euro area".

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"Euro Area members of the G-20 will take all necessary policy measures to safeguard the integrity and stability of the area, improve the functioning of financial markets and break the feedback loop between sovereigns and banks, " they said.

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The administration is in a diplomatic bind on the Egyptian issue, however, because it wants to promote political openness but also maintain stability in the longtime ally and safeguard Cairo's relations with Israel.

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