Argentina–Lebanon relations

Last updated
Argentina-Lebanon relations
Argentina Lebanon Locator.png
Flag of Argentina.svg
Argentina 		Flag of Lebanon.svg
Lebanon

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 3 million Argentines of Lebanese descent. [1] The Lebanese community in Argentina is the third largest immigrant community in the country (after Spain and Italy) and Argentina is host to the second largest community in Latin America (after Brazil). [2] Both nations are members of the Group of 24 and the United Nations.

Contents

History

Argentine President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner greeting Lebanese President Michel Sleiman in Buenos Aires, 2012. Cristina Kirchner con Michel Sleiman 03.jpg
Argentine President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner greeting Lebanese President Michel Sleiman in Buenos Aires, 2012.

Since 1860, several thousands Lebanese began immigrating to Argentina, mainly to escape persecution from the Ottoman Empire (for which Lebanon was a part of at the time) and from the Mount Lebanon civil war. [3] Initially most Lebanese migrants to Argentina were Christians, however, over the decades, Lebanese professing the Islamic faith also began immigrating to Argentina. [3] In 1943, Lebanon obtained its independence from France and in 1945, Argentina recognized the independence of and established diplomatic relations with Lebanon. [4] In May 1954, Lebanese President Camille Chamoun paid an official visit to Argentina and met with Argentine President Juan Perón. [5] After the visit, Argentina opened an embassy in Beirut. [6]

Relations between Argentina and Lebanon were limited during the Lebanese Civil War. In 1998, Argentina President Carlos Menem paid a three-day official visit to Lebanon. [7] During the visit, President Menem met with Lebanese President Elias Hrawi and promoted enhanced trade relations between both nations. In 2012, Lebanese President Michel Sleiman paid an official visit to Argentina and meet with Argentine President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner. [8]

In May 2016, Argentine Foreign Minister Susana Malcorra paid a visit to Lebanon. During her visit, she met with various local organizations assisting refugees affected by the Syrian Civil War and visited a Syrian refugee camp close to the Lebanese-Syrian border.[ citation needed ] That same year, Argentina agreed to resettle 3,000 Syrian refugees from Lebanon. [9]

High-level visits

High-level visits from Argentina to Lebanon [7]

High-level visits from Lebanon to Argentina [8]

Bilateral agreements

Both nations have signed a few bilateral agreements such as an Agreement on Trade and Economic Cooperation; Agreement for Technical Cooperation and an Agreement on Tourism Cooperation. [5] [10]

Trade

In 2017, trade between Argentina and Lebanon totaled US$110 million. [11] Argentina's main exports to Lebanon include: beef, yerba mate, soy, garbanzo beans and dairy based products. Lebanon's main exports to Argentina include: preserved and canned food, dried fruit and chemicals for agricultural purposes. [2]

Resident diplomatic missions

See also

Related Research Articles

The foreign policy of Lebanon reflects its geographic location, the composition of its population, and its reliance on commerce and trade. Until 2005, Lebanon's foreign policy had been heavily influenced by Syria, however beginning with the formation of Hezbollah in 1982, Iran had gradually grown to heavily influence Lebanon.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Argentina–South Africa relations</span> Bilateral relations

The current and historical relations between the Argentine Republic and the Republic of South Africa, for over a century. Both nations are members of the Cairns Group, G20, Group of 77 and the United Nations.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Argentina–Ukraine relations</span> Bilateral relations

Diplomatic relations between the Argentine Republic and Ukraine have existed for decades. The importance of relations centers on the history of Ukrainian migration to Argentina. Ukrainians in Argentina form the second largest Ukrainian community in Latin America numbering approximately 250,000 Ukrainians and their descendants.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Argentina–Croatia relations</span> Bilateral relations

Argentina and Croatia both enjoy friendly relations, the importance of which centers on the history of Croatian migration to Argentina. There is approximately a community of 250,000 Argentines of Croatian descent. Both nations are members of the United Nations.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Argentina–Armenia relations</span> Bilateral relations

The Armenian community in Argentina is the largest in Latin America totaling approximately 120,000 members.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Canada–Lebanon relations</span> Bilateral relations

Ties between Canada and Lebanon date back to the Ottoman Empire; however, formal bilateral relations were first established in 1954. Canada is home to one of the largest Lebanese diaspora communities. Both nations are members of the Organisation internationale de la Francophonie and the United Nations.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Argentina–Russia relations</span> Bilateral relations

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.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Italy–Lebanon relations</span> Bilateral relations

Italy–Lebanon relations are relations between Italy and Lebanon. Both countries are members of the Union for the Mediterranean. Italy consideres Hezbollah, a major force in Lebanon a terrorist organisation.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Lebanon–Uruguay relations</span> Bilateral relations

Uruguay recognized Lebanon's independence on November 22, 1943. Both countries established diplomatic relations on October 25, 1945.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Algeria–Argentina relations</span> Bilateral relations

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.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Lebanese Uruguayans</span> Ethnic group

There are about 53,000 to 75,000 Lebanese Uruguayans, or Uruguayans of Lebanese origin. The Lebanese are one of the larger non-European communities, though still not as large a group as most European groups. Relations between Uruguay and Lebanon have always been close.

Lebanese Argentine refers to Argentine citizens of Lebanese descent or Lebanon-born people who reside in Argentina. Many of the Lebanese Argentines are descendants of immigrants cultural and linguistic heritage and/or identity, originating from what is now Lebanon.

Syrian Argentines are Argentine citizens of Syrian descent or Syrian-born people who reside in Argentina. Argentina has the second highest number of Syrians in South America after Brazil. Syrian immigration to Argentina has been and is currently, one of the most important Arab migration flows into Argentina. Immigration waves peaked in the 20th century, although in recent years due to the constant wars in the Middle East, immigration from Syria has been increasing over time. Like other Arab Argentines, they are universally known as "turcos" ("Turks"), like in the rest of Latin American countries.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Lebanon–Mexico relations</span> Bilateral relations

The nations of Lebanon and Mexico established diplomatic relations in 1945. Both nations enjoy friendly relations, the importance of which centers on the history of Lebanese immigration to Mexico. Both nations are members of the Group of 24 and the United Nations.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Argentina–Cuba relations</span> Bilateral relations

Current and historical relations between Argentina and Cuba, have existed for over a century. Both nations are members of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States, Latin American Integration Association, Organization of American States and the Organization of Ibero-American States.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Brazil–Lebanon relations</span> Bilateral relations

Brazil–Lebanon relations are the current and historical relations between the Brazil and Lebanon. Approximately 7 to 10 million Brazilians have Lebanese ancestry. Both nations are members of the Group of 24, Group of 77 and the United Nations.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Cuba–France relations</span> Bilateral relations

Cuba–France relations are the diplomatic relations between Cuba and France. Both nations are members of the United Nations.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Lebanon–Spain relations</span> Bilateral relations

Lebanon–Spain relations are the bilateral and diplomatic relations between these two countries. Lebanon has an embassy in Madrid, and Spain has an embassy in Beirut. Both countries are members of the Union for the Mediterranean. Spain considers Hezbollah a major force in Lebanon, a terrorist organisation.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Mexico–Syria relations</span> Bilateral relations

The nations of Mexico and Syria established diplomatic relations in 1950. Both nations are founding members of the United Nations.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Chile–Lebanon relations</span> Bilateral relations

Chile–Lebanon relations refers to the current and historical relations between Chile and Lebanon. Both nations are members of the Group of 77 and the United Nations.

References

  1. ↑ Más de 10 millones de libaneses empujan el crecimiento social y económico de América Latina (in Spanish)
  2. 1 2 "El Líbano afianza lazos con la Argentina (in Spanish)". Archived from the original on 2018-08-24. Retrieved 2018-08-24.
  3. 1 2 "La Inmigración Sirio-Libanese en la Argentina (in Spanish)" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2018-05-16. Retrieved 2018-08-24.
  4. ↑ "Siria y Libanesa (in Spanish)" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2018-08-24. Retrieved 2018-08-24.
  5. 1 2 Las Relaciones Diplomáticas entre la República de Argentina y la República del Líbano (in Spanish)
  6. ↑ "President of Argentina arrives on historic visit". Archived from the original on 2018-08-24. Retrieved 2018-08-24.
  7. 1 2 "Señalan a Menem como gestor de la paz (in Spanish)". Archived from the original on 2020-03-09. Retrieved 2018-08-24.
  8. 1 2 La Presidenta recibió a su par del Líbano en Casa de Gobierno (in Spanish)
  9. ↑ "Se comprometió el Gobierno a recibir 3000 refugiados de Siria (in Spanish)". Archived from the original on 2017-10-19. Retrieved 2018-08-24.
  10. ↑ Convenio de Cooperación en Turismo entre Argentina y El Líbano (in Spanish)
  11. ↑ Lebanese Trade
  12. ↑ Embassy of Argentina in Beirut
  13. ↑ Embassy of Lebanon in Buenos Aires
This page is based on this Wikipedia article
Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license; additional terms may apply.
Images, videos and audio are available under their respective licenses.