Notes on the Beginning of Romanian - Portuguese Diplomatic Relations (1880-1922)
Notes on the Beginning of Romanian - Portuguese Diplomatic Relations (1880-1922)
Author(s): Mircea IliescuSubject(s): Diplomatic history, International relations/trade, 19th Century, Pre-WW I & WW I (1900 -1919), Interwar Period (1920 - 1939)
Published by: Editura Universitară Danubius
Keywords: special mission; honorary consulate; diplomatic initiative; legation; Romania; Portugal;
Summary/Abstract: In 1880, the first special Romanian mission was sent to Lisbon with the objective of acknowledging Romania’s independence and establishing diplomatic relations between the two states. For almost 40 years, the diplomatic project could not be realized. Only in 1919 and 1920 was it possible to open legations in Bucharest and Lisbon. At the consular level, there are two honorary consulates of Romania in Portugal (1896 and 1906) and one of Portugal in Romania (1912). The Portuguese initiative from 1909 should also be mentioned. In conclusion, we cannot speak of a continued Romanian diplomatic presence in Lisbon before 1928.
Journal: Acta Universitatis Danubius. Relationes Internationales
- Issue Year: 15/2022
- Issue No: 2
- Page Range: 104-117
- Page Count: 14
- Language: English