Armenia–Chile relations

During and soon after the Armenian genocide; many Armenians boarded ships for "America" not knowing that the ships were heading to South America. The first Armenians to arrive to Chile settled in the town of Llay-Llay, close to the port of Valparaíso.[2] In the 1940s, the Chilean government encouraged immigration to the country, and as a result, more Armenians arrived and settled in Chile.[2] On 26 December 1991, Armenia regained its independence after the Dissolution of the Soviet Union. On 15 April 1993, Armenia and Chile established diplomatic relations.[3]

Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan and Chilean President Michelle Bachelet overseeing the signing of a bilateral agreement between both nations in July 2014.

In 2007, the Chilean government recognized the Armenian Genocide.[4] In 2010, Armenia appointed an honorary consul in Santiago.[3] In July 2014, Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan paid an official visit to Chile.[4] During the visit, President Sargsyan met with Chilean President Michelle Bachelet and both leaders discussed a wide range of issues with regard to strengthening the Armenian-Chilean bilateral relations and making joint efforts at promoting cooperation in a number of promising areas. Both leaders signed a Memorandum of Mutual Understanding on Cooperation between both nations Ministry's of Foreign Affairs.[4] In 2016, Chile appointed a resident honorary consul in Yerevan.[3]

In April 2018, both nations celebrated 25 years of diplomatic relations.[5] That same year, both nations abolished visas for holders of diplomatic and official passports between Armenia and Chile.[6]

In 2018, trade between Armenia and Chile totaled US$1.9 million.[3] Armenia's main export to Chile is iron ore. Chile's main exports to Armenia include fish and alcoholic beverages (wine).

Honorary consulate of Chile in Yerevan

• Armenia is accredited to Chile from its embassy in Buenos Aires, Argentina and maintains an honorary consulate in Santiago.[7]
• Chile is accredited to Armenia from its embassy in Moscow, Russia and maintains an honorary consulate in Yerevan.[8]

• Foreign relations of Armenia
• Foreign relations of Chile
• Armenian diaspora