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[[File:Archivo General de la Nación Argentina 1890 aprox Buenos Aires, inmigrantes polacos en el antiguo Hotel de Inmigrantes.jpg|thumb|right|Polish immigrants in Argentina; 1890.]]
[[File:Archivo General de la Nación Argentina 1890 aprox Buenos Aires, inmigrantes polacos en el antiguo Hotel de Inmigrantes.jpg|thumb|right|Polish immigrants in Argentina; 1890.]]
[[File:Macri with Marek Pernal.jpg|thumb|right|Argentine President [[Mauricio Macri]] receiving the credentials of Polish Ambassador Marek Pernal; 2016.]]
[[File:Macri with Marek Pernal.jpg|thumb|right|Argentine President [[Mauricio Macri]] receiving the credentials of Polish Ambassador Marek Pernal; 2016.]]
The first significant arrival of Polish immigrants to Argentina occurred in the late 1800s when Poles fleeing poverty and war arrived to Argentina to start a new beginning with many settling in [[Misiones Province]], in northern Argentina.<ref name=Diaspora /> The first official contact between Argentina and Poland occurred at the end of [[World War I]] in 1918 when a newly independent Poland emerged. In 1920, both nations officially established diplomatic relations.<ref name=History>{{Cite web |url=http://www.argentinatradenet.gov.ar/sitio/mercado/material/guiapolonia.pdf |title=Relaciones entre Polonia y Argentina (in Spanish) |access-date=2017-12-27 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171228112211/http://www.argentinatradenet.gov.ar/sitio/mercado/material/guiapolonia.pdf |archive-date=2017-12-28 |dead-url=yes }}</ref> Diplomatic relations, however, were disrupted when [[Germany]] invaded Poland in September 1939. At the end of [[World War II]] diplomatic relations between both nations were re-established on 20 June 1946 and both nations opened diplomatic legations in each other's capitals, respectively. In 1964, both nations upgraded their diplomatic legations to embassies.<ref name=History />
The first significant arrival of Polish immigrants to Argentina occurred in the late 1800s when Poles fleeing poverty and war arrived to Argentina to start a new beginning with many settling in [[Misiones Province]], in northern Argentina.<ref name=Diaspora /> The first official contact between Argentina and Poland occurred at the end of [[World War I]] in 1918 when a newly independent Poland emerged. In 1920, both nations officially established diplomatic relations.<ref name=History>{{Cite web |url=http://www.argentinatradenet.gov.ar/sitio/mercado/material/guiapolonia.pdf |title=Relaciones entre Polonia y Argentina (in Spanish) |access-date=2017-12-27 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171228112211/http://www.argentinatradenet.gov.ar/sitio/mercado/material/guiapolonia.pdf |archive-date=2017-12-28 |url-status=dead }}</ref> Diplomatic relations, however, were disrupted when [[Germany]] invaded Poland in September 1939. At the end of [[World War II]] diplomatic relations between both nations were re-established on 20 June 1946 and both nations opened diplomatic legations in each other's capitals, respectively. In 1964, both nations upgraded their diplomatic legations to embassies.<ref name=History />


While Poland was under communism and Argentina under dictatorship, relations between both countries were limited. In 1986, Argentina Vice-President [[Víctor Hipólito Martínez]] paid a visit to Poland. In October 1990, President [[Carlos Menem]] became the first Argentine head of state to visit Poland.<ref>[http://www.eltiempo.com/archivo/documento/MAM-1618 Menem en Polonia (in Spanish)]</ref> In February 1995, Polish President [[Lech Wałęsa]] paid an official visit to Argentina.<ref>[https://www.upi.com/Archives/1995/02/22/Walesa-Menem-meet-in-Buenos-Aires/4073793429200/ Walesa, Menem meet in Buenos Aires]</ref>
While Poland was under communism and Argentina under dictatorship, relations between both countries were limited. In 1986, Argentina Vice-President [[Víctor Hipólito Martínez]] paid a visit to Poland. In October 1990, President [[Carlos Menem]] became the first Argentine head of state to visit Poland.<ref>[http://www.eltiempo.com/archivo/documento/MAM-1618 Menem en Polonia (in Spanish)]</ref> In February 1995, Polish President [[Lech Wałęsa]] paid an official visit to Argentina.<ref>[https://www.upi.com/Archives/1995/02/22/Walesa-Menem-meet-in-Buenos-Aires/4073793429200/ Walesa, Menem meet in Buenos Aires]</ref>

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Argentina-Poland relations
Map indicating locations of Argentina and Poland

Argentina
Poland

Argentina–Poland relations refers to the diplomatic relations between Argentina and Poland. Over 500,000 Argentines are of Polish descent making Argentina the second Latin-American country with the largest Polish community abroad (after Brazil).[1]

History

Polish immigrants in Argentina; 1890.
Argentine President Mauricio Macri receiving the credentials of Polish Ambassador Marek Pernal; 2016.

The first significant arrival of Polish immigrants to Argentina occurred in the late 1800s when Poles fleeing poverty and war arrived to Argentina to start a new beginning with many settling in Misiones Province, in northern Argentina.[1] The first official contact between Argentina and Poland occurred at the end of World War I in 1918 when a newly independent Poland emerged. In 1920, both nations officially established diplomatic relations.[2] Diplomatic relations, however, were disrupted when Germany invaded Poland in September 1939. At the end of World War II diplomatic relations between both nations were re-established on 20 June 1946 and both nations opened diplomatic legations in each other's capitals, respectively. In 1964, both nations upgraded their diplomatic legations to embassies.[2]

While Poland was under communism and Argentina under dictatorship, relations between both countries were limited. In 1986, Argentina Vice-President Víctor Hipólito Martínez paid a visit to Poland. In October 1990, President Carlos Menem became the first Argentine head of state to visit Poland.[3] In February 1995, Polish President Lech Wałęsa paid an official visit to Argentina.[4]

Bilateral relations

Throughout the years, both nations have signed several bilateral agreements such as an Agreement on Interchanging Diplomatic Pouches (1931); Agreement on Economic and Technical Cooperation (1974); Agreement on Maritime Fishing Cooperation (1974); Agreement on a joint venture for Export and Marketing of Fisheries and Invertebrate Resources (1974); Agreement on Scientific and Technological Cooperation (1979); Agreement on Mining Cooperation (1982); Agreement on Scientific and Cultural Cooperation (1984); Agreement on the Elimination of Visa Requirements on Ordinary, Official and Diplomatic Passports (1990); Agreement on the Promotion and Protection of Investments (1992) and an Agreement on the Avoidance of Double Taxation (2003).[2]

Trade

In 2017, trade between Argentina and Poland totaled $670 million USD.[5] Argentina's main exports to Poland include: soybean meal, fish fillets, processed fruits, nuts and wine.[6] Poland's main exports to Argentina include: steel profiles, mining machinery, engines, domestic appliances, wires and TV screens.[7] Argentina is Poland’s second largest trading partner in South America.

Resident diplomatic missions

  • Embassy of Argentina in Warsaw
    Embassy of Argentina in Warsaw
  • Embassy of Poland in Buenos Aires
    Embassy of Poland in Buenos Aires

See also

References

  1. ^ a b Polish-Argentines, A Hidden Community
  2. ^ a b c "Relaciones entre Polonia y Argentina (in Spanish)" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2017-12-28. Retrieved 2017-12-27.
  3. ^ Menem en Polonia (in Spanish)
  4. ^ Walesa, Menem meet in Buenos Aires
  5. ^ Polonia desembarca en Argentina con una agencia de inversiones (in Spanish)
  6. ^ Poland’s food trade with South America: filling in the gaps
  7. ^ Polish Institute of International Affairs: Emerging Latin America
  8. ^ Embassy of Argentina in Warsaw
  9. ^ Embassy of Poland in Buenos Aires
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