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Greece–Sweden relations

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Greece–Sweden relations
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The first contact between Greece and Sweden can be traced back to the 11th century. Both countries established diplomatic relations in 1852.[1] Both countries are members of the Council of Europe, of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe, of the European Union, and of NATO. Greece supported Sweden's NATO membership during Sweden's accession into NATO, which was finalized on 7 March 2024.

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History

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Diplomatic relations between Sweden and Greece were established in 1833, a few years after the Greek War of Independence. The first trade agreement between Sweden and Greece was signed in 1852.[2]

In September 1934, Crown Prince Gustaf Adolf, Crown Princess Louise and Princess Ingrid visited Greece with the Svenska Orient Linien's motor ship Vasaland. They stopped at Patras, visited the paper mill in Aegion. On 20 September, they arrived in Piraeus, where they traveled by train to Athens, where they were received by president Alexandros Zaimis and representatives of government agencies. They also visited Delphi, Nafplio and Delos with the cruiser Hellas. On 28 September, Vasaland departed for Thessaloniki and then on to Istanbul on 2 October.[3]

The Swedish Institute at Athens (SIA) was founded in 1946 with archeology as its main purpose.[2] A double taxation agreement was signed in 1963.[2]

In 1967, Sweden and three other countries brought the Greek Case against the Greek junta regime for human rights violations.[4] Stockholm was since 1968 the base of the Panhellenic Liberation Movement resistance organization.

Since 1991, there has been a Swedish-Greek Chamber of Commerce in Athens. Business Sweden monitors Greece from Milan. There are about 40 Swedish-affiliated companies operating in Greece - most in the Athens area.[2] In September 2022, Greece fully approved Sweden's application for NATO membership.[5]

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List of bilateral treaties and agreements

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Greek Foreign Minister Stavros Lambrinidis and Swedish Foreign Minister Carl Bildt

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  • Treaty on Trade and Shipping (1852)
  • Agreements or Memoranda have been signed since 1929
  • Avoidance of Double Taxation of Income or capital (1961)
  • Social Security (1984)
  • Defense Cooperation (1999)

List of recent bilateral visits

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Sources:[1][2]

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Resident diplomatic missions

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