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Bilateral relations

Significant events that helped develop the diplomatic relationship between Israel and Sweden

Full diplomatic relations exist between the State of Israel and the Kingdom of Sweden.

1950
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Sweden and Israel established diplomatic relations

1957
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The level of the Israeli delegation changed from Egypt to the embassy.

1962
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Swedish Prime Minister Tega Erlander's visit to Israel

1999
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Prime Minister of Sweden Järn Persson paid an official visit to Israel, with the aim of helping to revive the negotiations between Israel and the Palestinians.

2005
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A delegation of businessmen from Sweden arrived to visit Israel, with the aim of expanding trade relations between the two countries

1993
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The signing of the Oslo Accords brings a period of optimism and renewed diplomatic efforts

1994
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Sweden and Israel sign a trade agreement to improve economic cooperation

2023
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Historic visit of the Israeli Foreign Minister, Eli Cohen, to Sweden