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 Greece |  Spain |
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| Embassy of Greece, Madrid | Embassy of Spain, Athens |
Both Greece and Spain are members of the Council of Europe, European Union, NATO, the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe, the OECD, the Union for the Mediterranean, and the United Nations.
In ancient times, parts of the Mediterranean coast of Spain were colonized by Greeks (Emporion/Empúries and Rhodha/Roses, Girona, plus Zacantha/Sagunt and Dianion/Denia near Valencia). In the late Middle Ages, parts of Greece came under Aragonese rule (the Duchy of Athens and the Duchy of Neopatras). The Renaissance painter Domenikos Theotokopoulos (better known as El Greco) was of Greek descent, as is Queen Sophia of Spain. Another cultural link between the two countries is the Sephardi Jewish community of Greece, particularly the Jews of Thessaloniki, who traditionally spoke Judaeo-Spanish. Both countries are the doors of Europe and share the same Greco-Latin and Mediterranean culture, together with Italy and Portugal. [1]
In Spain there is great interest in the language and literature of Ancient and Modern Greece.[ third-party source needed ] A nucleus of neo-Hellenists is very active in the area of popularizing modern Greek letters.[ third-party source needed ] In addition, approximately 5,000 Greeks reside in Spain. The vast majority of them reside in Madrid, Catalonia, the Balearic Islands, and the Valencian Community. [2]
The close Turkish-Spanish collaboration in the military sector, sealed with the signing of a military agreement in November 2021, has caused "frictions" in the relations between Spain and Greece. [3] A December 2021 meeting between foreign ministers Dendias and Albares failed to deliver a common position on the matter. [3]
The following are existing agreements between the countries. [4] Note that no treaties exist.
A Spanish military contingent participated in a NATO mission to assist Greece in ensuring security during the 2004 Summer Olympics. The two countries also share close positions in relation to the international status of Kosovo. [5]
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As one of the oldest Euro-Atlantic member states in the region of Southeast Europe, Greece enjoys a prominent geopolitical role as a middle power, due to its political and geographical proximity to Europe, Asia, the Middle East and Africa. Its main allies are the United States, the United Kingdom, France, Italy, Cyprus and the rest of the European Union, NATO, and UN.
Guatemala's major diplomatic interests are regional security and increasingly, regional development and economic integration.
Greece and Ukraine have deep ties due to Orthodox Christianity and enjoy strong diplomatic relations, due to Greece’s active diplomatic support for Ukraine over the Annexation of Crimea by the Russian Federation. Greece is also one of the main supporters of Ukraine’s entry into NATO and the European Union. Greece recognized Ukraine on December 31, 1991. Both countries established diplomatic relations in 1992. Greece opened an embassy in Kyiv in 1993, general-consulates were set up in Mariupol and Odesa. Ukraine has opened an embassy in Athens and since April 2004 a general-consulate in Thessaloniki. Both countries are full members of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe and of the Organization of the Black Sea Economic Cooperation. There is a large Greek community living in Ukraine. Ukraine was first settled by the Greeks as early as 500 B.C. The Ukrainian city of Odesa was founded by ancient Greek colonists, being also the place where the Filiki Eteria secret organization was founded. Greece is a member of the European Union, which Ukraine applied for in 2022.
Greece has an embassy in Berlin and five General Consulates in Hamburg, Munich, Düsseldorf, Stuttgart and Frankfurt. Germany has an embassy in Athens and a General Consulate in Thessaloniki. Germany and Greece are full members of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe, of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, of NATO, of the European Union, and of the Eurozone.
Greece and Hungary established diplomatic relations on July 7, 1956. Both countries exchanged embassies in the other one's capital on August 24, 1964. Both countries are full members of the European Union, NATO, OECD, OSCE and the Council of Europe. There are around 2,500 people of Greek descent living in Hungary. Meanwhile, there are around 2,000 people of Hungarian descent living in Greece, according to an assessment of 2011.
Greece-Mexico relations are the historical and current bilateral relations between the Hellenic Republic and the United Mexican States. Both nations are members of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development and the United Nations.
Denmark has an embassy in Athens and an honorary consulate in Thessaloniki. Greece has an embassy in Copenhagen and two honorary consulates in Arhus and Tórshavn. Both countries are full members of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe, of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, of NATO and of the European Union.
Greece and Italy enjoy special and very strong bilateral diplomatic relations. Modern diplomatic relations between the two countries were established right after Italy's unification, and are today regarded as cordial. The two states cooperate in fields of energy, security, culture and tourism, and are major trading partners, both in exports and imports. Greeks and Italians often exchange the phrase "una faccia, una razza", meaning "one face, one race".
Finland–Spain relations are the diplomatic relations between the Republic of Finland and the Kingdom of Spain. Both nations are members of the Council of Europe, the European Union, the Schengen Area, the eurozone, and NATO. Diplomatic relations between the two countries have traditionally been good and fruitful and, at the same time, have consolidated an exchange at all levels. Spain is also one of the favorite destinations of Finnish tourism. Approximately ten percent of the Finnish population travels on vacation each year to Spain. Furthermore, the Finns are the fastest growing European community in Málaga, as Fuengirola is home to the second largest colony of Finns in the world, after Sweden.
Relations between Spain and Ukraine were established in January 1992, some time after the Ukrainian independence. Spain is a member of the European Union, which Ukraine applied for in 2022.
The Embassy of Argentina in Athens is Argentina's foreign mission in Greece. It is located at 59 Vasilissis Sofias Avenue in Athens, the Greek capital.
Belgium–Spain relations are the bilateral relations between Belgium and Spain. Belgium has an embassy in Madrid and four consulates general in: Madrid, Barcelona, Santa Cruz de Tenerife and Alicante. Spain has an embassy and a consulate in Brussels. The relations between both countries are defined mainly by their membership in the European Union and by being allies in NATO, as well as belonging to numerous international organizations, which makes their relations have ample development in the framework of them.
Georgia–Spain relations are the bilateral and diplomatic relations between these two countries. Georgia has an embassy in Madrid. Spain has an embassy office in Tbilisi. Georgia and Spain have shared the historical name "Iberia" in their territories: Iberia and the Kingdom of Iberia (Georgia). Both nations are members of the Council of Europe.
Latvia–Spain relations are the bilateral and diplomatic relations between Latvia and Spain. Both countries are full members of the Council of Europe, the European Union and NATO.
Lithuania–Spain relations are the bilateral and diplomatic relations between these two countries. Relationships are mainly defined by the membership of both countries to the European Union and to NATO. Lithuania has an embassy in Madrid and honorary consulates in La Coruña, Albacete, almería, Barcelona, Bilbao, santa Cruz de Tenerife, Valencia. Spain have an embassy in Vilnius since December 2013.
Luxembourg–Spain relations are the bilateral and diplomatic relations between these two countries. Relationships are mainly defined by the membership of both countries to the European Union and to NATO. Luxembourg has an embassy in Madrid and seven honorary consulates in Alicante, Barcelona, Bilbao, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Málaga, Palma de Mallorca and Seville. Spain has an embassy in Luxembourg City.
Norway–Spain relations are the bilateral and diplomatic relations between these two countries. Norway has an embassy in Madrid, and honorary consulates in Algeciras, Barcelona, Benidorm, Bilbao, Gijón, Gerona, La Coruña, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Málaga, Palma de Mallorca, Sevilla, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Torrevieja, and Valencia. Spain has an embassy in Oslo, also accredited for Iceland. Relations between Spain and Norway are mainly defined by their membership in NATO and the Schengen Area.
Spain–Sweden relations are the bilateral and diplomatic relations between these two countries. Sweden has an embassy in Madrid, a consulate general in Barcelona and honorary consulates in Bilbao, Cartagena, Gijón, Granada, Jerez de la Frontera, La Coruña, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Málaga, Palma de Mallorca, Sevilla, Torrevieja, and Valencia. Spain has an embassy in Stockholm, as well as an Economic and Social Department and another Tourism Department in the same city, and two honorary consulates in Malmö, Helsingborg and Gothenburg. Both countries are full members of Council of Europe and of the European Union.
Spain–Syria relations are the bilateral and diplomatic relations between these two countries. Syria has an embassy in Madrid. Spain has an embassy in Damascus. Both countries are charter members of the Union for the Mediterranean, although Syria suspended its membership in 2011.
Spain–United Arab Emirates relations are the bilateral and diplomatic relations between these two countries. Spain has an embassy in Abu Dhabi and an Economic and Commercial Office in Dubai. The UAE has an embassy in Madrid and a consulate general in Barcelona.
