The council has convened on Syria six times since an alleged chemical attack on Douma on April 7, but continually failed to agree on action in its wake.
Russia has denied chemical weapons were used, while the United States, France and Britain have accused Moscow of using its position on the council to shield Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad, who they say is likely responsible.
The council's session was due to open Saturday and held at Backakra, the newly renovated summer residence of late UN secretary general Dag Hammarskjold.
The annual retreat usually takes place in Long Island, close to New York city, but the UN accepted an invitation to visit Sweden, which is currently a member of the council.
Sweden's Foreign Minister Margot Wallstrom has said she hoped the venue would contribute to a better atmosphere after "a period of heated discussions."
The diplomats were to visit a pan-European research facility, the European Spallation Source, near the southern city of Lund on Friday afternoon. Still under construction, it will be used to study different materials.
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Russia has denied chemical weapons were used, while the United States, France and Britain have accused Moscow of using its position on the council to shield Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad, who they say is likely responsible.
The council's session was due to open Saturday and held at Backakra, the newly renovated summer residence of late UN secretary general Dag Hammarskjold.
The annual retreat usually takes place in Long Island, close to New York city, but the UN accepted an invitation to visit Sweden, which is currently a member of the council.
Sweden's Foreign Minister Margot Wallstrom has said she hoped the venue would contribute to a better atmosphere after "a period of heated discussions."
The diplomats were to visit a pan-European research facility, the European Spallation Source, near the southern city of Lund on Friday afternoon. Still under construction, it will be used to study different materials.
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