Kiribati-Portuguese relations

The Kiribati-Portuguese relations describe the intergovernmental relationship between Kiribati and Portugal . The countries have had direct diplomatic relations since 1983.

Relations between the two countries are considered problem-free, but not very intensive, as there are no political, economic or cultural points of contact. Kiribati’s international relations are additionally hampered by its close ties with Taiwan . Kiribati and Portugal are both members of a number of international organizations, including the World Health Organization , UNESCO , the International Monetary Fund and various UN bodies .

Neither Portuguese citizens are registered in Kiribati (2005 figures) nor Kiribati citizens in Portugal (2015 figures).

history

Pedro Fernandes de Queirós

The Portuguese navigator Pedro Fernandes de Queirós , who is in Spanish service, was the first European to travel to this region of the Pacific and the islands of Kiribati.

The region was of little interest to Portuguese explorers as it did not promise any major trading centers or goods. In addition, after the Treaty of Saragossa , the area fell into the Spanish sphere, so that there was no Portuguese motivation to set up their own bases here.

Kiribati achieved full independence from the United Kingdom in 1979 . On November 15, 1983, Kiribati and Portugal established direct diplomatic relations.

diplomacy

Portugal does not have its own embassy in Kiribati, the country belongs to the administrative district of the Portuguese ambassador in Canberra, Australia . Also consulates Portugal leads there none.

Kiribati also does not have its own representation in Portugal. The country has only three missions abroad (in Fiji, Taiwan and at the UN headquarters in New York). Kiribati consulates do not exist in Portugal either.

economy

There is currently no countable trade between Kiribati and Portugal. For example, the Portuguese Chamber of Commerce AICEP shows in its statistics figures for all countries around the world with which Portugal trades without giving figures for Kiribati. The AICEP branch in the Australian metropolis of Sydney is responsible for Kiribati.

Web links

Commons : Kiribati-Portuguese Relations - Collection of pictures, videos and audio files

Overview of the diplomatic relations between Portugal and Kiribati at the Diplomatic Institute of the Portuguese Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Individual evidence

↑ ^a ^b Overview of diplomatic relations with Kiribati at the Diplomatic Institute in the Portuguese Foreign Ministry , accessed on May 4, 2019
↑ Website on Kiribati-Portuguese migration at the Portuguese Scientific Observatório da Emigração , accessed on April 7, 2017
↑ Official Portuguese aliens statistics by district , Portuguese Aliens and Borders Authority SEF, accessed on April 7, 2017
↑ Fernando Cristóvão (Ed.): Dicionário Temático da Lusofonia. Texto Editores, Lisbon / Luanda / Praia / Maputo 2006 ( ISBN 972-47-2935-4 ), p. 841
↑ Overview of the AICEP statistics for all countries with active trade relations with Portugal without mentioning Kiribati, website of the Portuguese Chamber of Commerce AICEP, accessed on April 7, 2017

[idi-1] Overview of diplomatic relations with Kiribati at the Diplomatic Institute in the Portuguese Foreign Ministry , accessed on May 4, 2019

[2] Website on Kiribati-Portuguese migration at the Portuguese Scientific Observatório da Emigração , accessed on April 7, 2017

[3] Official Portuguese aliens statistics by district , Portuguese Aliens and Borders Authority SEF, accessed on April 7, 2017

[dic-4] Fernando Cristóvão (Ed.): Dicionário Temático da Lusofonia. Texto Editores, Lisbon / Luanda / Praia / Maputo 2006 ( ISBN 972-47-2935-4 ), p. 841

[5] Overview of the AICEP statistics for all countries with active trade relations with Portugal without mentioning Kiribati, website of the Portuguese Chamber of Commerce AICEP, accessed on April 7, 2017