Armenia–Brazil relations
bilateral relations between Armenia and Brazil
Relations between Armenia and Brazil, have existed for decades. The Armenian community in Brazil is the second largest in Latin America (after Argentina) totaling approximately 100,000 members. Armenia has an embassy in Brasília and Brazil has an embassy in Yerevan.
History
The first Armenians arrived in Brazil in the late 1800s. The biggest wave of migration to Brazil took place in the 1920s when several thousands Armenians came to Brazil (mainly from Lebanon and Syria) many having survived the Armenian genocide which was carried out by the Ottoman Empire. Most Armenians settled in the São Paulo area. On 26 December 1991, Armenia restored its independence after the Dissolution of the Soviet Union.
In December 1991, Armenian Foreign Minister, Raffi Hovhannissian visited Brazil to pave the way for establishing diplomatic relations between both nations. On 17 February 1992, Armenia and Brazil officially established diplomatic relations. In June 1992, Armenian President Levon Ter-Petrosyan paid an official visit to Brazil.
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