South Africa–Sweden relations
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South Africa–Sweden relations refers to the bilateral relations between Sweden and South Africa. Formal relations between the two countries began with the opening of a South African legation in the 1930s with relations being upgraded to ambassadorial level in 1994 following South Africa's first non-racial democratic elections. In 2000 a South African - Swedish Binational Commission was established by President Thabo Mbeki and Prime Minister Göran Persson.[1]
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During apartheid Sweden lent significant support for the anti-apartheid movement within South Africa.[1] This support included official assistance from the Swedish government, which made Sweden the only Western country to give official support to the anti-apartheid movement in South Africa during the early 1970's.[2] Notably, this official support grew from protests, boycotts, and social movements within the Swedish public. Other leading nations, such as the United States, still considered the ANC a terrorist organization by the time that Sweden had supported them for decades.[3]
In the current day, this partnership between the two nations has stayed strong, as shown by governmental and societal cooperation. Sweden has an embassy in Pretoria and South Africa has an embassy in Stockholm.[1]