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The Armenian community in Argentina is the largest in Latin America totaling approximately 120,000 members. [1]
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The Armenian community in Argentina is the largest in Latin America totaling approximately 120,000 members. [1]
The first wave of Armenian migrants to arrive to Argentina was in 1892, mainly from Egypt and Syria. [2] During World War I, several thousand Armenian migrants arrived to Argentina. Many were survivors of the Armenian genocide inflicted by the Ottoman Empire. [2] In May 1918, Armenia declared its independence from the Russian Empire and established the First Republic of Armenia. In 1920, Argentina recognized the independence of Armenia and diplomatic relations were established between both nations. [3] By December 1920, Armenia had been invaded by the Red Army and the country was incorporated into the Soviet Union.
On 26 December 1991, Armenia regained independence after the Dissolution of the Soviet Union. On 17 January 1992 Argentina and Armenia re-established diplomatic relations. [4] In June 1992, Armenian President Levon Ter-Petrosyan paid an official visit to Argentina. [4] In 1993, Armenia opened an embassy in Buenos Aires. In 1998, Argentine President Carlos Menem paid an official visit to Armenia. [5] In 2009, Argentina opened its embassy in Armenia. [6]
In September 1987, Argentine President Raúl Alfonsín gave a speech to the Armenian community of Argentina stating that he recognized the Armenian genocide. [7] In 1995, President Carlos Menem vetoed a law that would have recognized the Armenian genocide. [8] On 11 January 2007, President Néstor Kirchner signed a law (26.199) stating that Argentina officially recognized the Armenian genocide. [9]
High-level visits from Argentina to Armenia [4]
High-level visits from Armenia to Argentina [4]
Argentina and Armenia have signed numerous bilateral agreements since the re-establishment of diplomatic relations between both nations in 1992, such as an Agreement on Cooperation between both nations (1992); Agreement on the Promotion and Reciprocal Protection of Investments (1993); Agreement on trade and economic cooperation (1994); Agreement on science and technology cooperation (1994); Agreement on cooperation in the peaceful uses of nuclear energy (1998); Agreement on cooperation in the field of culture and education (1998); Agreement on cooperation in the field of tourism (2002); Agreement on Eliminating the Visa Requirement for Regular Passport Holders (2011); Agreement on a working holiday program (2014) and an Agreement on economic cooperation (2014). [4]
In 2018, trade between Argentina and Armenia totaled US$9.2 million. [4] Argentina's main exports to Armenia include: meat, sugar and tobacco. Armenia's main exports to Argentina include: Knitted fabric and clothing. Argentina is Armenia's fifth largest foreign investor. [10]
Bilateral relations between the Argentine Republic and Canada have existed for over a century. Both nations are members of the Cairns Group, G20, Organization of American States and the United Nations.
The current and historical relations between the Argentine Republic and the Republic of South Africa, for over a century. Both nations are members of the Cairns Group, G20, Group of 77 and the United Nations.
Diplomatic relations between the Argentine Republic and Ukraine have existed for decades. The importance of relations centers on the history of Ukrainian migration to Argentina. Ukrainians in Argentina form the second largest Ukrainian community in Latin America numbering approximately 250,000 Ukrainians and their descendants.
Argentina and Croatia both enjoy friendly relations, the importance of which centers on the history of Croatian migration to Argentina. There is approximately a community of 250,000 Argentines of Croatian descent. Both nations are members of the United Nations.
Current and historical relations between the Argentine Republic and the Russian Federation have existed for decades. Both nations are members of the G20 and the United Nations.
Diplomatic relations have existed between the Argentina and the Austria for decades. Both nations are members of the United Nations.
The nations of Argentina and Mexico established diplomatic relations in 1888. Both nations are members of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States, G-20 major economies, Latin American Integration Association, Organization of American States, Organization of Ibero-American States and the United Nations.
Diplomatic relations between the Argentine Republic and Hungary have existed for decades. Argentina is host to one of the largest Hungarian communities outside of Hungary. There are approximately 30,000 to 40,000 Argentines of Hungarian descent. Both nations are members of the United Nations.
Diplomatic relations between the countries Argentina and Lebanon, have existed for over a century. Both nations enjoy friendly relations, the importance of which centers on the history of Lebanese immigration to Argentina. There are approximately 1.5 million Argentines of Lebanese descent. The Lebanese community in Argentina is the third largest immigrant community in the country and Argentina is host to the second largest community in Latin America. Both nations are members of the Group of 24 and the United Nations.
Foreign relations exist between Armenia and Uruguay. Uruguay, as a small South American nations hosts a large Armenian community for its size. The Armenian community in Uruguay totals approximately 16,000 people.
Bilateral relations between the Argentina and Finland, have existed for over a century.
The current and historical relations between the Argentine Republic and the Portuguese Republic, have existed for over a century. Both nations are members of the Organization of Ibero-American States and the United Nations.
The People's Democratic Republic of Algeria and the Argentine Republic are members of the Group of 15, Group of 24, Group of 77 and the United Nations.
Foreign relations between Argentina and Turkey, have existed for over a century. Argentina has an embassy in Ankara and Turkey has an embassy in Buenos Aires. Turkey's staunch support for fellow NATO member United Kingdom during the Falklands War and the recognition of the Armenian genocide by the Argentine parliament have soured relations between the two countries.
Diplomatic relations between the Argentine Republic and the Republic of the Philippines, have existed for decades. Both nations are members of the Association of Academies of the Spanish Language, Group of 77, the G20 developing nations, and Forum of East Asia-Latin America Cooperation and the United Nations.
The nations of Armenia and Mexico established diplomatic relations in 1992. Both nations are members of the United Nations and the World Trade Organization.
Relations between Armenia and Brazil, have existed for decades. The Armenian community in Brazil is the second largest in Latin America totaling approximately 100,000 members. Armenia has an embassy in Brasília and Brazil has an embassy in Yerevan.
Current and historical relations between Argentina and Azerbaijan have existed for decades, since Argentina's recognition of Azerbaijan on 9 March 1992.
Armenia–Spain relations are the bilateral relations between Armenia and Spain. The importance of relations centers on the history of Armenians migration to Spain. Approximately 40,000 Armenians and their descendants reside in Spain. Both nations are members of the Council of Europe and the OSCE.
Diplomatic relations between the Argentine Republic and Romania, have existed for over a century. Both nations are members of the United Nations.
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