Latvia–Sweden relations
Bilateral relations
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 Latvia |  Sweden |
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| Diplomatic mission | |
| Embassy of Latvia, Stockholm [lv; sv] | Embassy of Sweden, Riga [sv] |
| Envoy | |
| Ambassador Ilze Rūse | Ambassador Karin Höglund |
Latvia and Sweden have bilateral relations dating back to at least 1776, when a Swedish consulate was established in Riga.[1] Parts of Livonia fell under the Swedish Empire from 1621 to 1709, including the dominion of Swedish Livonia.[2] The two resumed diplomatic relations on 28 August 1991, following Latvia's restoration of independence amidst the dissolution of the Soviet Union.[3] Latvia has an embassy in Stockholm while Sweden has an embassy in Riga. Both countries border the Baltic Sea and are members of the European Union, the Nordic-Baltic Eight, the Council of Europe and NATO, among other organisations.
See also
- Foreign relations of Latvia
- Foreign relations of Sweden
- Latvians in Sweden
References
- ^ "History of Diplomatic Relations 1776-2005". Embassy of the Republic of Latvia in the Kingdom of Sweden. Retrieved 30 March 2024.
- ^ "Lettland" (in Swedish). Government of Sweden. Retrieved 30 March 2024.
- ^ "Avtal med Lettland om återupprättande av diplomatiska förbindelser, Stockholm den 28 augusti 1991" (PDF) (in Swedish). Government of Sweden. Retrieved 30 March 2024.
External links
- Embassy of Latvia in Sweden
- Embassy of Sweden in Riga
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- Diplomatic missions of Latvia / in Latvia
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs
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