Embassy of South Africa, Warsaw

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South African Embassy in Poland
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The Koszykowa 54 building, which houses the embassy, in 2021.
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Formed1991
Type Diplomatic mission
Headquarters54 Koszykowa Street, Warsaw, Poland
52°13′22″N21°00′47″E / 52.22278°N 21.01306°E / 52.22278; 21.01306
Employeesover 5 [1]
Ambassador responsible

The South African Embassy in Poland [lower-alpha 1] is the diplomatic mission of South Africa in Poland. The embassy is located in the city of Warsaw, Poland, in the Koszykowa 54 building, at 54 Koszykowa Street. [2] The current ambassador of South Africa to Poland is Lehlohonolo Shadrack Ted Pekane. [2]

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History

In 1988, the first semi-official diplomatic contact between Poland and South Africa took place. In 1990, an agreement was signed to establish Interests Bureaus in both Pretoria and Warsaw. On 18 December 1991, diplomatic relations between both nations were formally established and both nations respective Interest Bureaus were upgraded to the rank of embassies. [3] [4] Until 2003, the embassy headquarter was located in the building at 18 Belwederska Street. [4] [5] In 2001, it was moved to the Koszykowa 54 building, located at 54 Koszykowa Street, where it operates to the present day. [2] [4] [6]

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Notes

  1. ↑ Polish: Ambasada Republiki Południowej Afryki w Polsce

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References

  1. ↑ "Misje dyplomatyczne, urzędy konsularne i organizacje międzynarodowe w Polsce - Ministerstwo Spraw Zagranicznych". gov.pl (in Polish).
  2. 1 2 3 "Ambasada Republiki Południowej Afryki w Warszawie". konsulaty.net (in Polish).
  3. ↑ "Bilateral relations between Poland and South Africa". gov.pl.
  4. 1 2 3 Stosunki dyplomatyczne Polski. Informator. Tom IV. Afryka i Bliski Wschód 1918-2009. Warsaw: Archives of Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Wydawnictwo Askon. 2010. p. 302. ISBN 978-83-7452-044-7
  5. ↑ Oficjalna książka teleadresowa Warszawy i województwa warszawskiego 1993/94. Polskie Książki Telefoniczne. 1993. (in Polish).
  6. ↑ "Koszykowa 54. Warszawa, Koszykowa 54". urbanity.pl (in Polish).
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