Palestine–Sweden relations

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Palestine-Sweden relations
Map indicating locations of Palestine and Sweden

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Palestine–Sweden relations are bilateral relations between the State of Palestine and Sweden. Sweden recognized Palestine as a sovereign state on 30 October 2014.[1] Palestine has an embassy in Stockholm, which opened in February 2015.[2]

History

Sweden voted in favor of the

PLO.[5]

In October 2014, Sweden recognised Palestinian statehood after the Social Democratic Party won a plurality in the 2014 general election.[6] Palestinians and their supporters welcomed Sweden's decision, viewing it as a significant step towards achieving international recognition for Palestine.[7]

In 2022, the Swedish Foreign Minister Tobias Billström called the 2014 Palestine Recognition Was 'Premature and Unfortunate’. [8]

See also

References

  1. ^ "Sweden recognizes Palestinian state, hopes will revive peace process". Reuters. 30 October 2014.
  2. ^ "Israeli officials angry as Palestinian embassy opens in Sweden". Ya Libnan. 13 February 2015.
  3. ^ "Swedish statement at the UN Security Council Open Debate on the situation in Middle East, including the Palestinian question". Regeringskansliet. 26 April 2018.
  4. ^ "Lowell Thomas News Broadcasts · LTP.1948.06.10.XML · Marist Archives and Special Collections Exhibits and Collections".
  5. ^ "Swedes Played Key Role in PLO Diplomacy". Los Angeles Times. 15 December 1988.
  6. ^ "Sweden officially recognises state of Palestine". The Guardian. 30 October 2014.
  7. ^ "Palestinians Hail Swedish Recognition". Radiofreeeurope/Radioliberty.
  8. ^ Stavrou, David (22 November 2022). "Sweden's new FM says 2014 Palestine recognition was 'premature and unfortunate'". Haaretz.


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