Argentina–Greece relations

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Foreign relations between Argentina and Greece have existed for about half a century. Both countries are represented by an embassy in the other one's capital. According to the Greek foreign ministry, at least 50,000 persons of Greek descent live in Argentina [1] with about 5,000 with Greek passports. The majority of Greeks live in Buenos Aires. [2]

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History

Greek Foreign Minister Stavros Lambrinidis meeting with Argentine Foreign Minister Hector Timerman on the sidelines of the 66th UN General Assembly Sunantese UPEKs S. Lamprinide me UPEKs Argentines H. Timerman.jpg
Greek Foreign Minister Stavros Lambrinidis meeting with Argentine Foreign Minister Hector Timerman on the sidelines of the 66th UN General Assembly
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Embassy of Argentina in Athens

On June 1, 1959, the two countries signed an agreement on the Abolition of Visas for Holders of Diplomatic and Service passports. On January 31, 1975, they signed an agreement on the Abolition of Tourist Visas for the Citizens of the two Countries. [2] In 2008 Greek Deputy Foreign Ministers Yannis Valinakis and Theodoros Kassimis visited Argentina, and met with representatives of the Greek community. Deputy Minister Valinakis talked about the important role played by the Greek communities in Argentina, and signed a bilateral agreement on Economic Cooperation. [3] For his part, Deputy Minister Kassimis met with Victorio Taccetti, and signed a bilateral agreement on Scientific and Technological Cooperation. He also met with relatives of members of the Greek community, who disappeared during the military dictatorship. [4]

Economic relations

The bilateral trade volume is low. Argentine exports to Greece remained limited but steady during the period 20042008. In October 2008, a representation of the Argentine Federal Council for Investments visited Greece aiming at the strengthening of the bilateral cooperation in the field of renewable energy sources. [5]

Resident diplomatic missions

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References

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  2. 1 2 "Framework of Treaties". Greece. Archived from the original on 2020-06-05. Retrieved 2009-05-07.
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