Sweden recognised India's independence from the United Kingdom in 1947; both nations established formal diplomatic relations in 1949.

[5] Sweden recognised India as an independent nation in 1947, with both countries establishing formal diplomatic relations two years later.

[1] Indira Gandhi, his daughter and successor as Prime Minister, attended the United Nations Conference on the Human Environment in Stockholm in 1972.

[7] The Bofors scandal of 1987 damaged bilateral relations and led to the defeat of India's Congress Party in general elections two years later.

[1] Prime Minister of Sweden Stefan Löfven has declared his support for India's candidature as a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council.

[1] Sweden's King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia went on a 5-day state visit to India on 2-5 December 2019 after a gap of 26 years.