San Marino–United Kingdom relations explained

San Marino – United Kingdom relations date back to 1899, when the United Kingdom and San Marino signed an extradition treaty.

History

In 1899, the United Kingdom and San Marino signed an extradition treaty and a British consul general was appointed to San Marino in 1900.[1] [2]

During the Second World War, after neighbouring Italy declared war on the United Kingdom, San Marino was reported to have joined Italy in declaring war on Britain. However, the Sammarinese government later denied these reports.[3] Then, when Italy surrendered, San Marino declared neutrality. On 26 June 1944, the Allied Forces under British command erroneously bombed San Marino[4] in the belief that it was harbouring German forces. On 21 September 1944, San Marino declared war on Germany.[5]

Reparations

At UN-sponsored talks between 17 and 22 July 1961, the British government agreed to pay San Marino reparations to the sum of £80,000 for their part in the erroneous wartime bombing of the republic after the latter had filed a claim for 732 million lire.[6]

Diplomacy

His Majesty's Ambassador to the Italian Republic is accredited as Non-Resident Ambassador to San Marino and the UK Embassy in Rome also covers San Marino.[7] [8] [9] San Marino appoints a non-resident ambassador to the UK and the only diplomatic representation with a physical presence in the UK is the Honorary Consulate.[10] [11] [12]

See also

Notes and References

  1. https://books.google.com/books?id=HpELAAAAIAAJ&pg=PA648&dq= The American historical review, By American Historical Association, pg 648
  2. Book: Catalogue of treaties: 1814-1918 . United States Department of State . United States Department of State . 1919 . 195.
  3. Web site: Southern Theatre: San Marino In . https://web.archive.org/web/20071203031150/http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,764742,00.html . dead . December 3, 2007 . . 30 September 1940 . 2009-08-12.
  4. Book: International Dictionary of Historic Places: Southern Europe. 9781884964022. Ring. Trudy. Salkin. Robert M.. Watson. Noelle. Boda. Sharon La. Schellinger. Paul. 1995. Taylor & Francis .
  5. Web site: A Timeline of Diplomatic Ruptures, Unannounced Invasions, Declarations of War, Armistices and Surrenders. . WorldAtWar . 2009-08-12.
  6. Web site: Agreement concerning a payment made to San Marino in respect of war damage. . United Nations . 22 July 1961 . 2009-08-12.
  7. Web site: Change of Her Majesty's Ambassador to the Italian Republic . Gov.UK . 6 July 2023.
  8. Web site: Help and services in San Marino . Gov.UK . 6 July 2023.
  9. Web site: Bilateral Relations . San Marino Ministry of Foreign Affairs . 6 July 2023.
  10. Web site: Consulate of the Republic of San Marino to the UK . Consolato San Marino UK . 6 July 2023.
  11. Web site: Diplomatic and Consular Network of San Marino . San Marino Ministry of Foreign Affairs . 6 July 2023.
  12. Web site: Foreign Embassies in the UK . Gov.UK . 6 July 2023.

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