Denmark–Venezuela relations refers to the
current and historical relations between
Denmark
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and
Venezuela
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. Denmark is accredited to Venezuela from its embassy in
Brasilia,
Brazil
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. Venezuela is accredited to Denmark from its embassy in
Oslo
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,
Norway
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. In 1878, the relations between Denmark and Venezuela were described as "friendly".
History
On March 26, 1838, Denmark and Venezuela agreed to sign a Treaty of Amity, Commerce, and Navigation. On July 18, 1858, Denmark and Venezuela signed a special treaty about
customs. In 1863, a Friendship, Commerce and Navigation Treaty was signed in Caracas between Denmark and Venezuela. The treaty was described as the most liberal one for Venezuela.
In the
Venezuela Crisis of 1902–1903
Venezuela (; ), officially the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela ( es, link=no, República Bolivariana de Venezuela), is a country on the northern coast of South America, consisting of a continental landmass and many islands and islets in th ...
, President (government title), President of Venezuela Cipriano Castro refused to pay foreign debts and damages of citizens from various European countries following the Venezuelan civil wars, civil wars. This refusal resulted in a blockade by Great Britain, Germany, and Italy. Although individual citizens from Denmark pressed claims, the government of Denmark refused to participate in the intervention. During the crisis American ambassador to Venezuela Herbert Wolcott Bowen transferred the defence of Venezuela to Venezuela's allies including Denmark.
During the period from 1938 to 1948, dozens of Danish families emigrated to Venezuela. On 5 June 1938, 187 Danes sailed for Venezuela.
Commercial relations
In 1831 to 1832, the total trade between Denmark and Venezuela amounted 7,876,000 francs. In 1841 to 1842, the trade reached a maximum of 1,700,000 million francs. The trade was conducted almost through the Danish colony of Saint Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands, Saint Thomas.
In 2007, Danish export to Venezuela amounted 347 million DKK, while imports from Venezuela amounted 163 million DKK. From January to September 2008, Danish export to Venezuela amounted 304 million DKK while import from Venezuela amounted 196 million DKK.
State visits
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez visited Denmark in December 2009, for the 2009 United Nations Climate Change Conference.
Migration
In 2018, Denmark provided support for venezuelan refugees and migrants.
See also
* Foreign relations of Denmark
* Foreign relations of Venezuela
* Danish West India Company
References
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Denmark–Venezuela relations,
Bilateral relations of Denmark, Venezuela
Bilateral relations of Venezuela