Permanent Representative of Sweden to the United Nations in Geneva

The Permanent Representative of Sweden to the United Nations and other International Organisations in Geneva is the head of the Permanent Mission of Sweden in Geneva () which represents Sweden at the United Nations Office at Geneva and other international organizations in Geneva, Switzerland.

History , acting first secretary at the Swedish legation in Bern, was appointed to serve in Geneva from 1 April 1952, until further notice as the Swedish delegate for international cooperation matters. This made him the first head of the Swedish presence in Geneva, which over the years came to be known by several different names.

Tasks Sweden's Permanent Mission in Geneva is led by the head of mission, an official with the diplomatic rank of ambassador who serves as the permanent representative to the United Nations Office at Geneva and other international organizations. The deputy head of mission represents Sweden at the World Trade Organization (WTO). The mission also includes eleven officials seconded from the Ministry for Foreign Affairs, along with eight locally employed staff. Its work is primarily divided into five areas: international trade; international humanitarian affairs, refugee issues, and migration; disarmament and non-proliferation efforts; human rights; and global health.

List of permanent representatives NamePeriodTitleNotesRefPermanent Delegation of Sweden for International Cooperation (1952–1955)Torsten Björck1 April 1952 – 1955First legation secretaryPermanent Representation of Sweden to the European Office of the United Nations (1955–1963)Per Bertil Kollberg1955–1959First secretaryCarl Henrik von Platen1959–1963AmbassadorPermanent Delegation of Sweden to the International Organizations in Geneva (1963–1993)Erik von Sydow1964–1972AmbassadorKarl-Gustav Lagerfelt1972–1975AmbassadorCarl De Geer1975–1979AmbassadorHans Ewerlöf1980–1986AmbassadorLars Anell1986–1992AmbassadorArnold Willén1992–1993AmbassadorPermanent Representation of Sweden to the International Organizations in Geneva (1994–present)Lars Norberg1993–1998AmbassadorJohan Molander1998–2003AmbassadorElisabet Borsiin Bonnier2003–2007AmbassadorHans Dahlgren2007–2010AmbassadorPresented credentials on 3 September 2007.Jan Knutsson2010–2015AmbassadorPresented credentials on 8 September 2010.Veronika Bard Bringéus2015–2020AmbassadorPresented credentials on 3 September 2015.Anna JardfeltSeptember 2020 – 2024AmbassadorPresented credentials on 1 September 2020.Magnus Hellgren2024–presentAmbassadorPresented credentials on 19 August 2024.

See also Permanent Representative of Sweden to the United Nations

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