Embassy of Sweden, Buenos Aires

Swedes have been present in Argentina since the beginning of the 19th century; at the Argentine Declaration of Independence in Tucumán on 9 July 1816, Johan Adam Graaner, a Swede, was the only foreigner present. Contact between the two countries was established as early as 1834, when a Swedish consulate opened in Buenos Aires. The Swedish Embassy in Buenos Aires was opened in 1906. The embassy moved several times before establishing a place of permanent residency; Until 1914, the embassy was situated in Calle General Guido 1640. In 1915, the embassy moved to Calle Vicente Lopez 1649 and in 1916 to Calle Rio Bamba 1145, where it remained until 1926. In 1927, the embassy had moved to the address Calle Libertad 1630, where it remained until 1934. During 1935–1936, the embassy was situated in Calle Posados 1209, and during 1937–1940, at Avenida Alvear 2710. During 1941–1942, the embassy was situated in Sargento Cabral 827 before getting a permanent residency in 1943 at Avenida Corrientes 330. In January 1957, an agreement was reached between the Swedish and Argentine governments on the mutual elevation of the respective countries' legations to embassies. Subsequently, Herbert Ribbing, Swedens' envoy to Buenos Aires was appointed ambassador. In 1996, a new embassy housed in the Casa de Suecia on Tacuarí 147 was inaugurated. On 22 December 2010, it was announced that the Swedish government decided to close the embassy in 2011 due to financial constraints. However, on 22 September 2011, the closure of the embassy was suspended. In 2016, the embassy moved to its current location at Olga Cossettini 731 in Puerto Madero. ==Staff and tasks==

Staff As of July 2024, nine people work at the Swedish Embassy in Buenos Aires, three of whom are dispatched from the Ministry for Foreign Affairs. The Swedish Armed Forces also have a defence attaché stationed in Brasília who is accredited in Argentina. Tasks The embassy's mission is to represent Sweden and promote Swedish interests. This is achieved through close and ongoing dialogue with representatives of the Argentine government, authorities, and other sectors of society, including the National Congress, businesses, cultural circles, and civil society. The embassy also collaborates closely with other Swedish organizations, such as the Swedish-Argentine Chamber of Commerce and Business Sweden's office in Santiago de Chile. The embassy also has a consular department that assists Swedish citizens with routine matters and emergencies. Foreign nationals applying for residence permits in Sweden can also receive migration services at the embassy. The embassy is also accredited to Uruguay and Paraguay, thus representing Sweden in these countries as well. In the capitals, Montevideo and Asunción, Swedish honorary consulates general support the embassy's mission. ==Buildings==

Chancery . Between the chancery opening in 1906 and 1943, it moved around to several locations around Buenos Aires before getting a fixed point on Avenida Corrientes 330 where it stayed for over 50 years. In 1994, the then ambassador Håkan Granqvist, proposed to the Ministry for Foreign Affairs a change of chancellery premises, or a total refurbishment of existing leased premises. Ambassador Granqvist did not like the offices of the Swedish representation on Avenida Corrientes. It was time to renew the embassy. The National Property Board of Sweden bought the floors in August 1995 and construction started in February 1996. The National Property Board of Sweden's share, ie the embassy, accounted for 21.5% of the building's total area. ==See also==