Hungary–Uruguay relations refers to the bilateral relations between Hungary and Uruguay. Hungary is represented in Uruguay by its embassy in Buenos Aires, Argentina, while Uruguay is represented in Hungary by its embassy in Vienna, Austria. Both nations are members of the United Nations.
History On 7 December 1870, the Austro–Hungarian Empire and Uruguay signed a Trade, Shipping and Friendship Treaty.Hungarian-Latin-American Relations after World War II In the late 1800s and early 1900s; approximately 5 to 7,000 Hungarians immigrated to Uruguay. In 1936, the Uruguayan Hungarian Association was established in Montevideo.Organizaciones húngaras en Uruguay (in Spanish) There was also an important influx of Hungarian Jews to Uruguay during the first half of the 20th century.Comunidad israelita húngara en el Uruguay cumplió 75 años (in Spanish)Uruguay Virtual Jewish History Tour
In 1953, Hungary opened a trade office in Montevideo.The History of Hungarian-Latin-American Relations after the Second World War: A Brief Account On 14 June 1956, both nations established diplomatic relations. However, diplomatic relations could not be realized until 1964 due to the Hungarian Revolution of 1956.
Initial high-level visits between foreign ministers took place in 1972 when Hungarian Deputy Foreign Minister, Imre Hollai, paid a visit to Uruguay. In 1986, Uruguayan Foreign Minister, Enrique V. Iglesias, paid a visit to Hungary. There would be other high-level ministerial visits between both nations.
In 2002, Uruguay closed its embassy in Budapest due to budget restraints.Los intocables embajadores "políticos" (in Spanish)
Bilateral agreements Both nations have signed a few bilateral agreements such as an Inter-bank Agreement (1950); Agreement of reciprocal promotion and protection of investments (1992); and an Agreement to Avoid Double Taxation regarding Income Tax and Wealth Tax (1993).International Agreements - Uruguay
Diplomatic missions Hungary is accredited to Uruguay from its embassy in Buenos Aires, Argentina and has an embassy office in Montevideo.Embassy office of Hungary in Buenos Aires Uruguay is accredited to Hungary from its embassy in Vienna, Austria.Embassy of Uruguay in Austria
See also Foreign relations of Hungary Foreign relations of Uruguay Hungarian Uruguayans
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