On 30 September 2025, Ambassador Normans Penke presented his credentials to His Majesty The King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden. From this moment on, Normans Penke assumes the duties of Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Latvia to the Kingdom of Sweden.
Sweden is a close cooperation partner and ally to Latvia both bilaterally and internationally. The two countries are united in a common understanding of regional security and strong support for Ukraine. Since Sweden joined NATO, cooperation has grown stronger, including Sweden’s participation in the NATO Multinational Brigade in Latvia.