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The Republic of Angola and the Argentine Republic are members of the Group of 77 and the United Nations.
During the Atlantic slave trade, Portugal and Spain transported many African slaves from Angola to Brazil, and from there were transported to Argentina. [1] In November 1975, Angola gained its independence from Portugal. In September 1977, Argentina recognized the independence and established diplomatic relations with Angola. [2]
Soon after gaining independence, Angola entered into a civil war which lasted until 2002. In 1985, Argentine Foreign Minister, Dante Caputo, paid a visit to Angola. [3] In May 2005, Angolan President, José Eduardo dos Santos, paid an official visit to Argentina. [4] In May 2012, Argentine President, Cristina Fernández de Kirchner, paid an official visit to Angola. [5]
In 2013, Angolan Foreign Minister, Georges Rebelo Chikoti, paid a visit to Argentina and met his counterpart, Héctor Timerman.[ citation needed ] During the visit, both Foreign Ministers held a meeting within the framework of the political consultation mechanisms and discussed current bilateral relations between both nations.
High-level visits from Angola to Argentina
High-level visits from Argentina to Angola
Both nations have signed a few bilateral agreement such as an Agreement on trade (1983); Agreement on Economic, Technical, Scientific and Cultural Cooperation (1998); Memorandum of Understanding on Agriculture (2004); Agreement regarding Consultations on Matters of Common Interest (2005); Agreement on Economic and Trade Cooperation (2005); Agreement of Cooperation in Agriculture and Livestock (2005); and an Agreement for the Elimination of Visas in Diplomatic and Service Passport Holders (2012). [2] [6]
Angola and Israel established diplomatic relations in 1993. In 1995, Israel opened an embassy in Luanda and in 2000, Angola opened an embassy in Tel Aviv.
Angola–Portugal relations are the bilateral relations between Angola and Portugal. Relations between the two are intrinsically tied because of the Portuguese Empire with Angola under Portuguese rule from 1575–1975.
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 Armenian community in Argentina is the largest in Latin America totaling approximately 120,000 members.
Angola–Brazil relations are the bilateral relations between Angola and Brazil. As former Portuguese colonies, Angola and Brazil share many cultural ties, including language and religion. Both nations are members of the Community of Portuguese Language Countries, Group of 77 and the United Nations.
Argentina–Serbia relations refers to the diplomatic relations between Argentina and Serbia. Both nations were founding members of the Group of 77 and 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 between the Argentine Republic and the United Mexican States, have existed for over a century. 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 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.
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.
Argentina and Indonesia established diplomatic relations in 1956. Since then, bilateral relations between both countries have become increasingly more strategic. According to Argentine Ambassador to Indonesian Javier A. Sanz de Urquiza, Indonesia has been a "true friend of Argentina" over the Falkland Islands sovereignty dispute. Argentina has an embassy in Jakarta, while Indonesia has an embassy in Buenos Aires. Both countries say they share the same values regarding the international order, and the same aspiration to defend the developing nations' interest in international forum. Both countries are members of Group of 77, the G-20 major economies, the G20 developing nations, and Forum of East Asia-Latin America Cooperation.
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 the Holy See, have existed for over a century. The current pope, Pope Francis, was the former Archbishop of Buenos Aires.
Angola–India relations refers to the international relations that exist between Angola and India.
Georges Rebelo Chikoti is an Angolan diplomat. He is, since 1 March 2020, the Secretary General of the Organization of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS). He served as Angola's Minister of Foreign Affairs from 2010 to 2017.
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.
Angola–Mexico relations are the diplomatic relations between the Republic of Angola and the United Mexican States. Both nations are members of the United Nations. Neither country has a resident ambassador.
Angola and Uruguay are members of the Group of 77 and the United Nations.
Current and historical relations between Argentina and Azerbaijan have existed for decades, since Argentina's recognition of Azerbaijan on 9 March 1992.
Both Angola and Mozambique are members of the African Union, Community of Portuguese Language Countries, Southern African Development Community and the United Nations.