Portugal–Sweden relations

Portugal-Sweden relations
Map indicating locations of Portugal and Sweden

Portugal
Sweden
Diplomatic mission
Embassy of Portugal, StockholmEmbassy of Sweden, Lisbon

Portugal-Sweden relations are foreign relations between Portugal and Sweden. Portugal has an embassy in Stockholm. Sweden has an embassy in Lisbon and 3 honorary consulates (in Faro, Ponta Delgada and Porto). Both countries are full members of the United Nations, European Union, Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe and Council of Europe. Portugal is a full member of NATO, while Sweden is not a full member.

History

Portugal joined 1986 and Sweden 1995 joined in the European Union. In May 2022, the Portuguese government announced that they would fully support Sweden's NATO membership.[1] In October of 2022, Portugal have fully ratified Sweden's NATO membership application.[2]

European Union

Portugal joined the EU in 1986. Sweden joined the EU in 1995.

NATO

While Portugal was one of the founding members of NATO, Sweden has never been a member of NATO.

Resident diplomatic missions

  • Embassy of Portugal in Stockholm
    Embassy of Portugal in Stockholm
  • Embassy of Sweden in Lisbon
    Embassy of Sweden in Lisbon

References

  1. ^ "Portugal backs Finland and Sweden joining NATO". portugal.gov.pt. 2022-05-18.
  2. ^ "Portugal concludes process of ratifying Finland and Sweden joining NATO". www.portugal.gov.pt. Retrieved 2022-10-11.
  3. ^ Embassy of Portugal in Stockholm
  4. ^ Embassy of Sweden in Lisbon

See also

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