Armenia–Portugal relations explained
Foreign relations exist between Armenia and Portugal. Neither country has a resident ambassador. Armenia is represented in Portugal through its embassy in Rome (Italy). Portugal is represented in Armenia through its embassy in Moscow. In addition Portugal is represented in Armenia through its honorary consulate on Nalbandyan street in Yerevan. The consul is Mr. Samuel Samuelyan.
Portugal, formally recognized the independence of the Democratic Republic of Armenia on 10 August 1920 "and entered into a solemn compact not only to respect, but to preserve as against external aggression, the territorial integrity and political independence of Armenia..."[1] Both nations are members of the Council of Europe and the OSCE.
Expatriates
One of the most notable Armenians who resided in Portugal was Calouste Gulbenkian. He was a wealthy Armenian businessman and philanthropist, who made Lisbon the headquarters for his businesses. He established an international charity, the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation, in Lisbon. He also founded the Museu Calouste Gulbenkian in Lisbon.[2] [3]
Political and economic relations
Armenian Foreign Minister Vardan Oskanyan visited Lisbon in November 2000 and met with Portuguese President Jorge Sampaio, and Foreign Minister Jaime Gama.[4] On 10 July 2001, President Robert Kocharyan said that Armenia attached major importance to the development of relations with Portugal.[5] Armenian Foreign Minister Vardan Oskanyan met a Portuguese delegation, on 11 July 2001, with a view to improving bilateral economic relations.[6] The Speaker of the Portuguese parliament, João Bosco Mota Amaral, discussed on 19 June 2002, with the Armenian ambassador, the development and strengthening of Armenian-Portuguese interparliamentary relations.[7]
Armenian genocide recognition
Portugal recognized the Armenian genocide in 2019.[8]
Resident diplomatic missions
- Armenia is accredited to Portugal from its embassy in Rome, Italy.
- Portugal is accredited to Armenia from its embassy in Moscow, Russia and an honorary consulate in Yerevan.
See also
External links
Notes and References
- The New Armenia, Volumes 13-14 (The New Armenia Pub. Co., 1921), 61.
- News: Calouste Gulbenkian Dies at 86. One of the Richest Men in the World. Oil Financier, Art Collector Lived in Obscurity, Drove in Rented Automobile. . . July 21, 1955 . 2009-05-07 .
- News: Solid Gold Scrooge . https://web.archive.org/web/20091205202902/http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,810402,00.html . dead . December 5, 2009. . July 23, 1958 . 2009-05-07 .
- http://nl.newsbank.com/nl-search/we/Archives?p_product=NewsLibrary&p_multi=BBAB&d_place=BBAB&p_theme=newslibrary2&p_action=search&p_maxdocs=200&p_topdoc=1&p_text_direct-0=0F97DF9D290DC13A&p_field_direct-0=document_id&p_perpage=10&p_sort=YMD_date:D&s_trackval=GooglePM "Armenian minister discusses ties with Portuguese officials, signs documents"
- http://nl.newsbank.com/nl-search/we/Archives?p_product=NewsLibrary&p_multi=BBAB&d_place=BBAB&p_theme=newslibrary2&p_action=search&p_maxdocs=200&p_topdoc=1&p_text_direct-0=0F97A3064F3E6B69&p_field_direct-0=document_id&p_perpage=10&p_sort=YMD_date:D&s_trackval=GooglePM "Armenian president notes importance of developing ties with Portugal"
- http://nl.newsbank.com/nl-search/we/Archives?p_product=NewsLibrary&p_multi=BBAB&d_place=BBAB&p_theme=newslibrary2&p_action=search&p_maxdocs=200&p_topdoc=1&p_text_direct-0=0F97A30BE334C308&p_field_direct-0=document_id&p_perpage=10&p_sort=YMD_date:D&s_trackval=GooglePM "Armenian, Portuguese foreign ministers discuss economic relations"
- http://nl.newsbank.com/nl-search/we/Archives?p_product=NewsLibrary&p_multi=BBAB&d_place=BBAB&p_theme=newslibrary2&p_action=search&p_maxdocs=200&p_topdoc=1&p_text_direct-0=0F978571D4F29AA7&p_field_direct-0=document_id&p_perpage=10&p_sort=YMD_date:D&s_trackval=GooglePM "Armenian envoy, Portuguese labour minister discuss illegal immigration"
- Web site: Portugal's Parliament Recognizes the Armenian Genocide . en. April 26, 2019 . massispost.com .
