Sweden–Tunisia relations

Swedish–Tunisian relations

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Tunisia

Sweden–Tunisia relations refers to the current and historical relationship between Sweden and Tunisia. Connections between the two countries date back to 1736 , when the Swedes concluded a treaty of peace and trade with the Beylik of Tunis. Formal relations began after Tunisian independence from France in 1956, and have continued since. Sweden formerly had an embassy in Tunis, now closed. Instead the Swedish ambassador resides in Stockholm, where Tunisia also maintains an embassy.[1] Lazhar Bououni is a former Tunisian ambassador to Sweden.

Tunisia is a popular destination for Swedish tourists, in addition to the bilateral trade and humanitarian aid between the countries.[1] During the unrest which followed the Tunisian Revolution in January 2011, about a dozen Swedes who had come to Tunisia to hunt boars were beaten and arrested on suspicion of being foreign terrorists.[2] While the Sweden supported the new leadership of Tunisia following the Revolution, the Left Party politician Hans Linde condemned the Swedish government for maintaining an extensive arms trade with Tunisia in previous years, fueling the regime of Zine El Abidine Ben Ali.[3]

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References

  1. 1 2 "Tunisien". www.regeringen.se (in Swedish). Government of Sweden. 5 March 2008. Retrieved 22 December 2014.
  2. ↑ "Swedish boar hunters safe after Tunisia attack". The Local. 17 January 2011. Retrieved 22 December 2014.
  3. ↑ Linde, Hans (19 January 2014). "Svensk vapenexport orsak till det tunisiska folkets lidande". Sveriges Television (in Swedish). Stockholm. Retrieved 22 December 2014.
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