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| Saudis recall Sweden ambassador amid diplomatic row | Saudis recall Sweden ambassador amid diplomatic row |
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| Saudi Arabia has recalled its ambassador to Stockholm amid a row over military ties, Sweden says. | |
| "We were informed yesterday (Tuesday) that Saudi Arabia had called back its ambassador," said Swedish foreign ministry spokeswoman Veronica Nordlund. | "We were informed yesterday (Tuesday) that Saudi Arabia had called back its ambassador," said Swedish foreign ministry spokeswoman Veronica Nordlund. |
| On Wednesday, Sweden said it would end a long-standing defence co-operation agreement. | |
| The agreement, worth millions of dollars in Swedish arms exports, is due to expire in May. |