Armenia–Chile relations

Armenia–Chile relations refers to the diplomatic relations between Armenia and Chile. There are over 600 Armenians and descendants residing in Chile today.[1] Both nations are members of the United Nations.

Armenia–Chile relations

Armenia
Chile

History

During and soon after the Armenian Genocide; many Armenians boarded ships for "America" not knowing that the ships were heading to South America. The first Armenians to arrive to Chile settled in the town of Llay-Llay, close to the port of Valparaíso.[2] In the 1940s, the Chilean government encouraged immigration to the country, and as a result, more Armenians arrived and settled in Chile.[2] On 26 December 1991, Armenia regained its independence after the Dissolution of the Soviet Union. On 15 April 1993, Armenia and Chile established diplomatic relations.[3]

Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan and Chilean President Michelle Bachelet overseeing the signing of a bilateral agreement between both nations in July 2014.

In 2007, the Chilean government recognized the Armenian Genocide.[4] In 2010, Armenia appointed an honorary consul in Santiago.[3] In July 2014, Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan paid an official visit to Chile.[4] During the visit, President Sargsyan met with Chilean President Michelle Bachelet and both leaders discussed a wide range of issues with regard to strengthening the Armenian-Chilean bilateral relations and making joint efforts at promoting cooperation in a number of promising areas. Both leaders signed a Memorandum of Mutual Understanding on Cooperation between both nations Ministry's of Foreign Affairs.[4] In 2016, Chile appointed a resident honorary consul in Yerevan.[3]

In April 2018, both nations celebrated 25 years of diplomatic relations.[5] That same year, both nations abolished visas for holders of diplomatic and official passports between Armenia and Chile.[6]

Trade

In 2018, trade between Armenia and Chile totaled US$1.9 million.[3] Armenia's main export to Chile is iron ore. Chile's main exports to Armenia include fish and alcoholic beverages (wine).

Diplomatic missions
Honorary consulate of Chile in Yerevan

See also

References
  1. Armenian Admiral of Chilean Naval Forces shares thoughts on the past path
  2. Armenians in Chile
  3. Bilateral Relations: Armenia-Chile
  4. Official visit of President Serzh Sargsyan to the Republic of Chile
  5. 25th anniversary of establishment of diplomatic relations between Armenia and Chile
  6. Armenia, Chile abolish visas for holders of diplomatic passports
  7. Embassy of Armenia in Argentina
  8. Embassy of Chile in Russia
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