Armenia–Chile relations

Bilateral relations

Armenia–Chile relations

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

## History

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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

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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

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Honorary consulate of Chile in Yerevan

* Armenia is accredited to Chile from its embassy in Buenos Aires, Argentina and maintains an honorary consulate in Santiago.[7]
* Chile is accredited to Armenia from its embassy in Moscow, Russia and maintains an honorary consulate in Yerevan.[8]

## See also

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* Foreign relations of Armenia
* Foreign relations of Chile
* Armenian diaspora
* Armenian genocide recognition

## References

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1. ^ Armenian Admiral of Chilean Naval Forces shares thoughts on the past path
2. ^ a b Armenians in Chile
3. ^ a b c d Bilateral Relations: Armenia-Chile
4. ^ a b c 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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