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.
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Sweden and Israel established diplomatic relations
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The level of the Israeli delegation changed from Egypt to the embassy.
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Swedish Prime Minister Tega Erlander's visit to Israel
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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.
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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
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The signing of the Oslo Accords brings a period of optimism and renewed diplomatic efforts
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Sweden and Israel sign a trade agreement to improve economic cooperation
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Historic visit of the Israeli Foreign Minister, Eli Cohen, to Sweden