Sweden was among the first countries to recognize Angola in 1975, and diplomatic relations were established as early as February 1976.

[2] The Swedish embassy in Luanda opened in October 1976, merely six months after independence.

[3] Kaj Falkman was appointed Sweden's first ambassador to Angola.

On 1 December 2022, an ambassador for Angola took office, stationed in Stockholm.

The ambassador travels to Angola regularly.