Chile–Syria relations
bilateral relations
Chile–Syria relations refers to the bilateral relations between Chile and the Syrian Arab Republic. Syria has an embassy in Santiago. Chile has an embassy in Damascus. Both countries share longstanding historical and cultural ties, primarily due to the large Syrian community residing in Chile.
History
Syrians first began migrating to Chile in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Many Syrians, fleeing the political turmoil and economic hardships of the Ottoman Empire, chose Latin America as their destination, with a significant number arriving in Chile.
The Syrian community in Chile has retained strong cultural ties to their homeland, and many Chileans of Syrian descent maintain interest in Syria's political affairs. The Syrian community in Chile has also facilitated Chilean engagement with the broader Arab world.
Diplomatic relation between both countries were established on 22 October 1945.
Chile has an embassy in Damascus, and Syria has an embassy in Santiago, as well as honorary consulates in La Serena, Osorno, Valparaíso, and Rancagua.
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