Philippines–Sweden relations
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Philippines–Sweden relations (Swedish: Filippinerna-Sverige or Filippinska Svenska, Tagalog: Pilipinas-Sweden or Pilipino Swedish) refers to bilateral relations between the Philippines and Sweden. Relations were established in 1947.
Representation[]
Diplomatic relations between Sweden and the Philippines were established in 1947.[1] Sweden and the Philippines are both represented by a resident embassy.
However both embassies were closed for a certain period. Sweden closed its embassy Manila in 2008 which was re-opened its embassy in Manila.[2] The Philippines on their part closed its embassy in Stockholm in 2012 due to economic restraints but reopened it in 2020.[3] During this period the Philippines has represented by a non resident ambassador in Oslo, Norway.[4]
Filipino interests in Finland is also dealt by the Philippine embassy in Sweden.[3]
Economic relations[]
In 2016, 70 delegates from 28 Swedish firms arrived in Manila to look for investments in the country. Among them were home appliance manufacturer Electrolux, Volvo, H&M and Swedish Match, which develops tobacco and light products. Sweden ranked as the Philippines' 43rd largest trading partner, with the total amount of bilateral trade reaching out more than US$143.40 million.[5][2][6]
Agreements[]
In 2015, the two countries signed a social security agreement which coordinates the general Swedish and Philippine systems for old-age, survivors’ and disability pensions.[7]
Migration to Sweden[]
There are more than 13,000 Filipinos in Sweden most of them are overseas workers.[8]
References[]
- ^ "Ambassaden" [Embassy] (in Swedish). Swedish Embassy, Manila. Archived from the original on 16 February 2017. Retrieved 16 February 2017.
- ^ a b "Sweden to strengthen ties with PH". CNN Philippines.
- ^ a b "PH reopens embassy in Sweden after 8 years".
- ^ "Sweden and the Philippines: Through 70 years of remarkable diplomatic relations". Sweden Abroad.
- ^ "PH EYES STRENGTHENED ECONOMIC RELATIONS WITH SWEDEN". Department of Trade and Industry of the Philippines.
- ^ "PH hopes for more investments from Sweden". SunStar Manila.
- ^ "Social security agreement signed between Sweden and the Philippines". 20 October 2015.
- ^ "pinoys-sweden-protest-impending-embassy-closure". ABS-CBN.com. 29 February 2012.
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