Foreign relations between Argentina and Switzerland have existed for over a century. Diplomatic relations were established in 1834, with the opening of a Swiss consulate in Buenos Aires, followed in 1891 by the opening of an embassy. Argentina has an embassy in Bern.[citation needed]
 | |
 Argentina |
 Switzerland |
|---|---|
History
editDuring the period of Nazi rule in Germany, the small Swiss-Argentine community was reported to be strongly opposing the Nazis' penetration into Argentina.[1]
After the defeat of Germany in World War II, Argentine officials posted in Switzerland (as well as in Sweden) became busy recruiting "useful Germans" (those with technical expertise needed by Argentina) for migration to this South American country.[2]
Resident diplomatic missions
edit- Argentina has an embassy in Bern.
- Switzerland has an embassy in Buenos Aires.
-
Residence of the Embassy of Argentina in Bern -
Embassy of Switzerland in Buenos Aires
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Newton, Ronald. The ‘Nazi Menace’ in Argentina, 1931-1947. Stanford University Press. pp. 83, 85. ISBN 0-8047-1929-2.
- ^ Newton, p. 376
External links
edit
- List of Treaties ruling relations Argentina and Switzerland (Argentine Foreign Ministry, in Spanish)
- Argentine embassy in Bern
- Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs about relations with Argentina
- Swiss embassy in Buenos Aires
 | This article about bilateral relations is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |