List of ambassadors of Sweden to Tunisia
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The Ambassador of Sweden to Tunisia (known formally as the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Sweden to the Republic of Tunisia) is the official representative of the government of Sweden to the president of Tunisia and government of Tunisia.
Mr. or Madam Ambassador (informal)
| Ambassador of Sweden to Tunisia | |
|---|---|
 | |
Incumbent since August 2023Cecilia Wramsten | |
| Ministry for Foreign Affairs Swedish Embassy, Tunis | |
| Style | His or Her Excellency (formal) Mr. or Madam Ambassador (informal) |
| Reports to | Minister for Foreign Affairs |
| Seat | Tunis, Tunisia |
| Appointer | Government of Sweden |
| Term length | No fixed term |
| Formation | 1958 |
| First holder | Lennart Petri |
| Website | Swedish Embassy, Tunis |
History
In June 1956, Sweden officially recognized Tunisia as an independent state. The Swedish consulate in Tunis had established relations with the Tunisian authorities, signifying Sweden's recognition of Tunisia.[1] Sweden and Tunisia established diplomatic relations that same year.[2]
Sweden's first envoy to Tunisia was Lennart Petri, who also served as Sweden's envoy in Rabat, Morocco, with dual accreditation in Tunis. On 14 October 1958, Petri presented his credentials to President Habib Bourguiba at Abdellia Palace in La Marsa, Tunis.[3]
In July 1959, an agreement was reached between the Swedish and Tunisian governments to elevate their respective legations to embassies. As a result, the diplomatic rank was changed from envoy extraordinary and minister plenipotentiary to ambassador. In connection with this, Sweden's envoy in Rabat, Lennart Petri, was appointed ambassador in Tunis.[4]
In December 2000, it was decided that the embassy in Tunis would be closed in 2001.[5] From 2002, Sweden's ambassador to Tunisia was stationed in Stockholm.[6] On 5 November 2015, the Swedish government announced that the embassy in Tunis would be reopened,[7] and from 2016, Sweden's ambassador to Tunisia was once again stationed in Tunis.
List of representatives
| Name | Period | Resident/Non resident | Title | Accreditation | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lennart Petri | 1958 – July 1959 |  Non-resident | Envoy | Resident in Rabat. | [8][4] |
| Lennart Petri | July 1959 – 1962 | Non-resident | Ambassador | Resident in Rabat. | [8][4] |
| Per Bertil Kollberg | 1963–1967 |  Resident | Ambassador | Also accredited to Tripoli. | [9] |
| Lars Hedström | 1967–1972 | Resident | Ambassador | Also accredited to Tripoli. | [10] |
| Marc Giron | 1972–1976 | Resident | Ambassador | Also accredited to Tripoli (1973–1974). | [11] |
| Olov Ternström | 1976–1978 | Resident | Ambassador | [12] | |
| Carl-Henric Nauckhoff | 1978–1982 | Resident | Ambassador | [13] | |
| Bengt Odhner | 1983–1984 | Resident | Ambassador | [14] | |
| Anders Sandström | 1984–1988 | Resident | Ambassador | [15][16] | |
| Magnus Faxén | 1988–1992 | Resident | Ambassador | [17] | |
| John Hagard | 1992–1996 | Resident | Ambassador | [18] | |
| Catherine von Heidenstam | 1996–1998 | Resident | Ambassador | [19] | |
| Staffan Åberg | 1998–2001 | Resident | Ambassador | [20] | |
| Krister Isaksson | 2002–2003 | Non-resident | Ambassador | Resident in Stockholm. | [6] |
| Bo Wilén | 2003–2008 | Non-resident | Ambassador | Resident in Stockholm. | [21] |
| Anne Marie Dierauer | 2009–2011 | Non-resident | Ambassador | Resident in Stockholm. | [22] |
| Jan Thesleff | 2011–2014 | Non-resident | Ambassador | Resident in Stockholm. | [23] |
| Fredrik Florén | 2014–2016 | Non-resident | Ambassador | Resident in Stockholm. | [24] |
| Fredrik Florén | 2016–2019 | Resident | Ambassador | Also accredited to Tripoli. | [25][26] |
| Anna Block Mazoyer | 1 September 2019 – 2023 | Resident | Ambassador | Also accredited to Tripoli. | [27][28] |
| Cecilia Wramsten | August 2023 – present | Resident | Ambassador | Also accredited to Tripoli. | [29][30] |
