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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.]] |
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[[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.]] |
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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 |
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 continued during the German occupation: Argentina continued to recognise the diplomat appointed by the former government, and appointed a representative to the government in exile in London. In 1964, both nations upgraded their diplomatic legations to embassies.<ref name=History /> |
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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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Diplomatic relations between Argentina and Poland, have existed for over a century. 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
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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 continued during the German occupation: Argentina continued to recognise the diplomat appointed by the former government, and appointed a representative to the government in exile in London. 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
[edit]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
[edit]In 2018, trade between Argentina and Poland totaled US$846 million.[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
[edit]- Argentina has an embassy in Warsaw.[8]
- Poland has an embassy in Buenos Aires.[9]
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Embassy of Argentina in Warsaw
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Embassy of Poland in Buenos Aires
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b "Polish-Argentines, A Hidden Community". Archived from the original on 2017-12-28. Retrieved 2017-12-27.
- ^ a b c "Relaciones entre Polonia y Argentina (in Spanish)" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2017-12-28. Retrieved 2017-12-27.
- ^ Menem en Polonia (in Spanish)
- ^ Walesa, Menem meet in Buenos Aires
- ^ OEC: Poland
- ^ Poland’s food trade with South America: filling in the gaps
- ^ "Polish Institute of International Affairs: Emerging Latin America". Archived from the original on 2017-12-28. Retrieved 2017-12-27.
- ^ Embassy of Argentina in Warsaw
- ^ Embassy of Poland in Buenos Aires
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