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Bolivia–Yugoslavia relations were historical foreign relations between Bolivia and now split-up Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia. Relations were established and developed in the context of Yugoslav Non-Aligned policy during the Cold War in which Yugoslavia cooperated with countries both outside Eastern and Western Bloc.
Bolivia was one of destinations of South Slavic (especially Croat) immigration with many emigrant communities antagonistic attitude towards their country of origin. [1]
Bolivia participated in the 1961 Non-Aligned Conference in Belgrade as an observer state represented by Minister of Education Felma Valorde. [2] [3] During his visit to Yugoslavia Foreign Minister of Bolivia signed convention on cultural cooperation while in 1962 Minister of Foreign Affairs of Yugoslavia Koča Popović visited Bolivia and signed expanded version of the convention. [2] In 1963 President of Yugoslavia Josip Broz Tito organized a month long (18 September-17 October) South American tour during which he visited Brazil, Chile, Bolivia, Peru and Mexico. [2]
The Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia was one of the founding members of the Non-Aligned Movement. Its capital, Belgrade, was the host of the First Summit of the Non-Aligned Movement in early September 1961. The city also hosted the Ninth Summit in September 1989.
Indonesia–Yugoslavia relations were historical foreign relations between now split-up Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia and Indonesia. Both countries were founding member states of the Non-Aligned Movement. Two countries established formal diplomatic relations in 1954. First diplomatic documents were exchanged as early as 1947. Breakup of Yugoslavia, one of the founding and core members of the Non-Aligned Movement, brought into question the very existence of the Movement which was preserved only by politically pragmatic chairmanship of Indonesia.
Pakistan–Yugoslavia relations were historical foreign relations between Pakistan and now split-up Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia. The two countries developed congenial relations despite the close Yugoslav association and cooperation with India. Yugoslav proximity to India hovewer partially limited development of relations between the two countries. The formal diplomatic relations were established on 18 May 1948. The first trade agreement between Pakistan and Yugoslavia was signed in 1949 while Yugoslavia became the first socialist state to provide development credits to Pakistan. In early years after the World War II Yugoslavia tried to stay neutral in disputes between India ad Pakistan. This changed after the India, Yugoslavia and Egypt initiated the establishment of the Non-aligned Movement while Pakistan joined Western Bloc led Southeast Asia Treaty Organization. On 13 till 16 January 1961 President of Pakistan Ayub Khan paid the first State visit of Pakistan to Yugoslavia. This visit was part of his efforts to strengthen relations with Yugoslavia despite this country's close regations with New Delhi. Pakistan diplomacy was however shocked when in 1965 Yugoslavia issued joint communique with India stating that the Kashmir question was as an internal affair of India. After Pakistani protests Yugoslavia took a more balanced approach during the Indo-Pakistani War of 1965, it supported Tashkent Declaration and was not opposed to Pakistani membership in the Non-Aligned Movement. In 1968 the credits given by Yugoslavia to Pakistan amounted to 104.7 million US dollars. In 1968 President of Yugoslavia Josip Broz Tito paid his first return State visit to Pakistan.
Algeria–Yugoslavia relations were historical foreign relations between Algeria and now split-up Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia. Both countries self-identified with the wider Mediterranean region and shared membership in the Non-Aligned Movement. During the Algerian War Yugoslavia provided significant logistical and diplomatic support to the Algerian side which affected its intra-European relations with France. Within the Non-Aligned Movement Yugoslavia closely collaborated with self-described core members of India and Egypt while Algeria followed self-described progressive group in which Cuba played prominent role. Yugoslavia officially recognized the independence of Algeria on 5 September 1961 as the first country in Europe to do so. The country established formal diplomatic relations 3 days before the independence on 2 July 1962. This led to rupture in Yugoslav-French relations as Paris decided to withdraw its ambassador from Belgrade.
Egypt–Yugoslavia relations were historical foreign relations between Egypt and now break-up Yugoslavia. Both countries were founding members and prominent participants of the Non-Aligned Movement. While initially marginal, relations between the two Mediterranean countries developed significantly in the aftermath of the Soviet-Yugoslav split of 1948 and the Egyptian revolution of 1952. Belgrade hosted the Non-Aligned movement's first conference for which preparatory meeting took place in Cairo, while Cairo hosted the second conference. While critical of certain aspects of the Camp David Accords Yugoslavia remained major advocate for Egyptian realist approach within the movement, and strongly opposed harsh criticism of Cairo or proposals which questioned country's place within the movement.
Uganda–Yugoslavia relations were historical foreign relations between Uganda and now split-up Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia. Formal diplomatic relations between the two countries were established in 1963. Both countries were members of the Non-Aligned Movement and they developed their relations in the framework of the Cold War Third World cooperation. First official state visit between Uganda and Yugoslavia took place in 1965 when the Prime Minister of Uganda Milton Obote visited Yugoslavia. President of Yugoslavia Josip Broz Tito reciprocated the state visit by visiting Uganda on 20 February 1970. President of Uganda Idi Amin visited Yugoslavia between 20-22 April 1976.
India–Yugoslavia relations were historical foreign relations between India and now split-up Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia. Yugoslavia established full diplomatic relations with India on 5 December 1948 following the 1948 Tito–Stalin split. Initially two countries developed their relations at the UN Security Council in 1949 during their shared membership. In the period of the Cold War both countries were the founders and among core members of the Non-Aligned Movement.
Ethiopia–Yugoslavia relations were historical foreign relations between Ethiopia and now split-up Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia. Both countries were among founding members of the Non-Aligned Movement. The first contacts between the two countries were established at the United Nations in 1947 where Yugoslavia supported Ethiopian claims on Eritrea while Ethiopia supported Yugoslav claims over the Free Territory of Trieste. After the 1948, Tito-Stalin split Yugoslavia turned towards the non-bloc countries and two countries opened their embassies in 1955. The formal diplomatic relations were established already in 1952. Emperor Haile Selassie was the first African head of state in official visit to Yugoslavia in 1954.
Sudan–Yugoslavia relations were historical foreign relations between Sudan and now break-up Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia. Both countries were founding members of the Non-aligned Movement. President of Sudan Ibrahim Abboud personally participated in the 1961 Non-Aligned Conference in Belgrade. Relations between the two countries intensified after the failed 1971 Sudanese coup d'état when Sudan looked to replace its former ties with the Soviet Union with improved relations with Yugoslavia and the Socialist Republic of Romania.
Peru–Yugoslavia relations were historical foreign relations between Peru and now split-up Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia. Both countries were active in the Non-Aligned Movement which was established in Belgrade in 1961. Two countries established economic and consular relations in October 1942 at the time of the World War II in Yugoslavia and the Yugoslav government-in-exile. In 1950 two countries organized cultural exchanges among its citizens aimed at development of further relations. In 1963 President of Yugoslavia Josip Broz Tito organized a month long South American tour during which he visited Brazil, Chile, Bolivia, Peru and Mexico. In Peru he met President of Peru Fernando Belaúnde Terry.
Vietnam–Yugoslavia relations were historical foreign relations between Vietnam and now split-up Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia. Two countries established formal bilateral relations in 1957. Relations were predominantly positive due to positive public image of Vietnam in Yugoslavia which was result of Vietnamese resistance to foreign domination and shared membership in the Non-Aligned Movement.
Angola–Yugoslavia relations were historical foreign relations between Angola and now split-up Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia. During the Cold War both countries actively participated in the work of the Non-Aligned Movement. Yugoslavia officially recognized the independence of Angola just one day after it was declared in 1975. The formal diplomatic relations were established that same year.
Libya–Yugoslavia relations were historical foreign relations between Libya and now split-up Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia. Two countries established formal diplomatic relations in 1955.
Belgium–Yugoslavia relations were historical foreign relations between Belgium and now split-up Yugoslavia. During the time of Yugoslav existence both countries were European multicultural societies and both implemented federalization reforms in 1970's with the beginning od the state reform in Belgium and adoption of the 1974 Yugoslav Constitution.
During the Cold War period former Southeast European country of the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia established and maintained significant political, cultural and economic exchanges and relations with newly independent African states. While majority of multilateral exchanges were organized via Non-Aligned Movement and the United Nations, significant cooperation developed with the Organisation of African Unity as well, predecessor to contemporary African Union. Yugoslavia was the only non-African country which participated in funding of the Liberation Committee of the Organisation of African Unity. The Organisation of African Unity included the Non-Alignement principle in its charter while Yugoslavia consider the organisation to be the only legitimate representative for the entire African continent throughout the Cold War era. Yugoslavia therefore followed common OAU line in its own policies towards issues in Africa.
Mongolia–Yugoslavia relations were historical foreign relations between Mongolian People's Republic and now split-up Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia. Formal bilateral relations between Mongolia and Yugoslavia were established on 20 November 1956. This was the period of normalization of Yugoslav relations with other Eastern Bloc countries which were either suspended or significantly strained after the 1948 Tito-Stalin split.
Iran–Yugoslavia relations were historical foreign relations between Iran and now split-up Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia.
Japan–Yugoslavia relations were historical foreign relations between Japan and now split-up Yugoslavia. Japan promoted friendly relations and appreciated Socialist Yugoslavia's independent non-aligned foreign policy stance.
Cuba–Yugoslavia relations were historical foreign relations between Cuba and now split-up Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia. Official diplomatic relations were established in 1943 when the Yugoslav government-in-exile decided to upgrade its consulate into an official representation office.
Brazil–Yugoslavia relations were historical foreign relations between Brazil and now split-up Yugoslavia. Following the breakup of Yugoslavia and ratification of the Agreement on Succession Issues Slovenia, one of five sovereign equal successor states, has taken over properties of the Embassy of Yugoslavia in Brasilia.