Norway–Sweden relations
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Norway and Sweden have a very long history together. They were both part of the Kalmar Union between 1397 and 1523, and a personal union between 1814 and 1905. The countries established diplomatic relations in 1905, after the dissolution of the union.
Norway |
Sweden |
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Diplomatic mission | |
Embassy of Norway in Stockholm | Embassy of Sweden in Oslo |
Envoy | |
Ambassador Anne K. Lund | Ambassador Axel Wernhof |
Sweden has an embassy in Oslo and 14 consulates, in Ålesund, Arendal, Bergen, Bodø, Hamar, Hammerfest, Kirkenes, Mandal, Moss, Narvik, Porsgrunn, Stavanger, Tromsø and Trondheim.[1] Norway has an embassy in Stockholm and three consulates, in Gothenburg, Malmö and Sundsvall.
Both countries are full members of the Council of Europe, Nordic Council and NATO. There are around 44,773 Swedes living in Norway[2] and 41,062 Norwegians living in Sweden.[3]