Embassy of Argentina, Islamabad

The Embassy of Argentina in Islamabad is the diplomatic mission of Argentina to Pakistan. It is located at 20, Hill Rd, F-6-3, F-6, Islamabad, Islamabad.[1] Argentina sent its first diplomat to Pakistan in January 1948. The two countries soon established full diplomatic relations and the Argentine embassy was opened in Karachi, the former capital, on 29 October 1951.[2][3]

Embassy of Argentina, Islamabad
Embajada de Argentina en Islamabad (Spanish)
LocationIslamabad, Pakistan
Address20, Hill Rd, F-6-3, F-6, Islamabad
Coordinates33.734932°N 73.075069°E / 33.734932; 73.075069
AmbassadorIvan Ivanissevich
Websitewww.epaki.mrecic.gov.ar

The embassy provides consular services and facilitates bilateral relations through commerce and tourism.[4][5] In addition, it promotes Argentine cultural events, arts,[6] exhibitions and musical shows in Pakistan.[7][8][9] There is also an Argentina Park in Islamabad's G-6 area. It was inaugurated as a public landmark commemorating the two countries' relations.[3]

The embassy is concurrently accredited as Argentina's mission to Afghanistan and Tajikistan.[10] The present Argentine ambassador to Pakistan is Ivan Ivanissevich, appointed in April 2016.[11]

References
  1. "Embassy of Argentina in Pakistan". VisaHQ. Retrieved 26 February 2017.
  2. Mussadaq, Maha (26 May 2010). "Argentina celebrates bicentenary". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 27 February 2017. Argentina sent its first diplomat to Pakistan on January 19, 1948, five months and four days after the country won its independence. Diplomatic relations between the two countries were established on October 15, 1951 and the Argentine Embassy was established in Karachi 14 days later on October 29, 1951.
  3. "Argentina Park commemorates the deep and exemplary friendship between Pakistan and Argentine". Capital Development Authority. 19 October 2016. Archived from the original on 26 February 2017. Retrieved 26 February 2017.CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  4. "Promoción Comercial". Embassy of Argentina in Pakistan. Retrieved 27 February 2017.
  5. "Argentina shows interest to strengthen trade, economic ties with Pakistan: LCCI". Daily Times. 18 November 2016. Retrieved 27 February 2017.
  6. Usman, Maryam (10 November 2014). "Art exhibition: Welcome to Argentina". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 27 February 2017.
  7. "Vast possibilities of cooperation in agri, pharma sectors: Argentine envoy". Pakistan Observer. 24 October 2016. Archived from the original on 26 February 2017. Retrieved 26 February 2016.CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  8. Kazim, Syeda Shehrbano (22 November 2016). "Argentinean embassy celebrates relations with Pakistan with music show". Dawn. Retrieved 26 February 2017.
  9. Hyatt, Ishrat (2 June 2016). "Argentinean embassy celebrates national day in style". The News. Retrieved 27 February 2017.
  10. "Embajada Argentina en Islamabad". Embassy of Argentina in Pakistan. Retrieved 27 February 2017.
  11. "Envoys present credentials to president". Daily Times. 30 April 2016. Retrieved 26 February 2017.
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