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{{Infobox Bilateral relations|Greek–Spanish|Greece|Spain|mission1= Embassy of Greece, Madrid|mission2= Embassy of Spain, Athens}}
{{Infobox Bilateral relations|Greek–Spanish|Greece|Spain|mission1= Embassy of Greece, Madrid|mission2= Embassy of Spain, Athens}}


'''Greek–Spanish relations''' are the relations between [[Greece]] and [[Spain]]. Both countries are members of the [[European Union]], [[NATO]], the [[Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe]], the [[Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development|OECD]], the [[Union for the Mediterranean]], and the [[United Nations]].
Both [[Greece]] and [[Spain]] are members of the [[European Union]], [[NATO]], the [[Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe]], the [[Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development|OECD]], the [[Union for the Mediterranean]], and the [[United Nations]].


==History==
==History==
[[File:Συνάντηση με τον Πρωθυπουργό της Ισπανίας, Jose Luis Zapatero (4).jpg|thumb|200px|[[George Papandreou]] with [[Jose Luis Zapatero]] in Athens (2010)]]
[[File:Συνάντηση με τον Πρωθυπουργό της Ισπανίας, Jose Luis Zapatero (4).jpg|thumb|200px|[[George Papandreou]] with [[Jose Luis Zapatero]] in Athens (2010)]]


In ancient times, parts of the Mediterranean coast of Spain were colonized by Greeks (Emporion/[[Empúries]] and Rhodha/[[Roses, Girona]] in [[Catalonia]] and possibly Zacantha/[[Sagunt]] and Dianion/[[Denia]] near [[Valencia]]). In the late [[Middle Ages]], parts of Greece came under [[Crown of Aragon|Aragonese]] rule (the [[Duchy of Athens]] and the [[Duchy of Neopatras]]). The [[Renaissance]] painter Domenikos Theotokopoulos (better known as [[El Greco]]) was of Greek descent, as is [[Queen Sophia of Spain]]. Another cultural link between the two countries is the [[Sephardi]] Jewish community of Greece, particularly the [[Jews of Thessaloniki]], who traditionally spoke [[Judaeo-Spanish]].
In ancient times, parts of the Mediterranean coast of Spain were colonized by Greeks (Emporion/[[Empúries]] and Rhodha/[[Roses, Girona]], plus Zacantha/[[Sagunt]] and Dianion/[[Denia]] near [[Valencia]]). In the late [[Middle Ages]], parts of Greece came under [[Crown of Aragon|Aragonese]] rule (the [[Duchy of Athens]] and the [[Duchy of Neopatras]]). The [[Renaissance]] painter Domenikos Theotokopoulos (better known as [[El Greco]]) was of Greek descent, as is [[Queen Sophia of Spain]]. Another cultural link between the two countries is the [[Sephardi]] Jewish community of Greece, particularly the [[Jews of Thessaloniki]], who traditionally spoke [[Judaeo-Spanish]].
Both countries are the doors of Europe and share the same Greco-Latin and Mediterranean culture, together with [[Italy]] and [[Portugal]].<ref>{{cite book |last1=Moa |first1=Pío |title=Nueva historia de España : de la II Guerra Púnica al siglo XXI |date=2010 |publisher=Esfera de los Libros |location=Madrid |isbn=9788497349529 |edition=1st}}</ref>
Both countries are the doors of [[Europe]] and share the same Greco-Latin and Mediterranean culture, together with [[Italy]] and [[Portugal]].<ref>{{cite book |last1=Moa |first1=Pío |title=Nueva historia de España : de la II Guerra Púnica al siglo XXI |date=2010 |publisher=Esfera de los Libros |location=Madrid |isbn=9788497349529 |edition=1st}}</ref>

In Spain there is great interest in the [[Greek language|language]] and [[Greek literature|literature]] of Ancient and Modern Greece.{{third-party inline|date=February 2022}} A nucleus of neo-Hellenists is very active in the area of popularizing modern Greek letters.{{third-party inline|date=February 2022}} In addition, approximately 5,000 Greeks reside in Spain. The vast majority of them reside in Madrid, Catalonia, the Balearic Islands, and the Valencian Community.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.mfa.gr/spain/es/greece/greece-and-spain/cultural-relations-and-greek-community.html | title=Relaciones Educativas, Culturales y la Emigración Griega - Grecia y España }}</ref>

The close [[Spain–Turkey relations|Turkish-Spanish collaboration]] in the military sector, sealed with the signing of a military agreement in November 2021, has caused "frictions" in the relations between Spain and Greece.<ref name="swissinfo">{{Cite web|url=https://www.swissinfo.ch/spa/grecia-espa%C3%B1a_madrid-y-atenas-mantienen-diferencias-sobre-pacto-militar-de-espa%C3%B1a-y-turqu%C3%ADa/47192534|website=[[Swissinfo]]|title=Madrid y Atenas mantienen diferencias sobre pacto militar de España y Turquía|date=14 December 2021}}</ref> A December 2021 meeting between foreign ministers [[Nikos Dendias|Dendias]] and [[José Manuel Albares|Albares]] failed to deliver a common position on the matter.<ref name="swissinfo" />


==List of bilateral agreements==
==List of bilateral agreements==
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* Agreement on the Avoidance of Double Taxation of Income or Capital (2000).
* Agreement on the Avoidance of Double Taxation of Income or Capital (2000).


A Spanish military contingent participated in a NATO mission to assist Greece in ensuring security during the [[2004 Summer Olympics]]. The two countries also share close positions in relation to the international status of [[Kosovo]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nato.int/cps/en/natohq/news_20777.htm|title=NATO begins security assistance for 2004 Olympics|website=nato.int|access-date=23 December 2021}}</ref>
A Spanish military contingent participated in a [[NATO]] mission to assist Greece in ensuring security during the [[2004 Summer Olympics]]. The two countries also share close positions in relation to the international status of [[Kosovo]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nato.int/cps/en/natohq/news_20777.htm|title=NATO begins security assistance for 2004 Olympics|website=nato.int|access-date=23 December 2021}}</ref>

==List of bilateral visits==

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Source:<ref>https://www.mfa.gr/en/blog/greece-bilateral-relations/spain/ Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs about the relation with Spain</ref>


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==List of bilateral visits <ref>https://www.mfa.gr/en/blog/greece-bilateral-relations/spain/ Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs about the relation with Spain</ref>==
* February 6–7, 2006: visit of [[Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation (Spain)|Spanish Foreign Minister]] [[Miguel Ángel Moratinos]] to Athens
* February 6–7, 2006: visit of [[Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation (Spain)|Spanish Foreign Minister]] [[Miguel Ángel Moratinos]] to Athens
* July 10, 2008: visit of [[Prime Minister of Spain|Spanish Prime Minister]] [[José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero]] to Athens
* July 10, 2008: visit of [[Prime Minister of Spain|Spanish Prime Minister]] [[José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero]] to Athens
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<gallery class="center">
<gallery class="center">
File:Greek Embassy in Madrid (Spain) 02.jpg|Embassy of Greece in Madrid
File:Greek Embassy in Madrid (Spain) 02.jpg|Embassy of Greece in Madrid
File:Ziller athens010.JPG|Embassy of Spain in Athens
File:Ambassade Espagne - Athènes (GRA1) - 2022-03-26 - 3.jpg|Embassy of Spain in Athens
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==External links==
==External links==
*[http://www.exteriores.gob.es/Embajadas/ATENAS/en/Pages/inicio.aspx Spanish Embassy in Athens, Greece (Embajada de España en Atenas, Grecia)]
*[http://www.exteriores.gob.es/Embajadas/ATENAS/en/Pages/inicio.aspx Spanish Embassy in Athens, Greece (Embajada de España en Atenas, Grecia)] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190208080819/http://www.exteriores.gob.es/Embajadas/ATENAS/en/Pages/inicio.aspx |date=2019-02-08 }}
*[http://www.mfa.gr/spain Greek Embassy in Madrid, Spain (in Greek and Spanish)]
*[http://www.mfa.gr/spain Greek Embassy in Madrid, Spain (in Greek and Spanish)]
*[https://twitter.com/EmbEspAtenas Embajada de España en Atenas, Grecia | Twitter]
*[https://twitter.com/EmbEspAtenas Embajada de España en Atenas, Grecia | Twitter]
*[http://www.mfa.gr/en/blog/greece-bilateral-relations/spain Greece Bilateral Relations with Spain]
*[http://www.mfa.gr/en/blog/greece-bilateral-relations/spain Greece Bilateral Relations with Spain]
*[http://www.mfa.gr/en/greece-bilateral-relations/spain/spain-contact-details-for-greek-missions.html Greek Missions in Spain]
*[http://www.mfa.gr/en/greece-bilateral-relations/spain/spain-contact-details-for-greek-missions.html Greek Missions in Spain]

Latest revision as of 02:00, 2 February 2024

Greek–Spanish relations
Map indicating locations of Greece and Spain

Greece
Spain
Diplomatic mission
Embassy of Greece, MadridEmbassy of Spain, Athens

Both Greece and Spain are members of the European Union, NATO, the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe, the OECD, the Union for the Mediterranean, and the United Nations.

History

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George Papandreou with Jose Luis Zapatero in Athens (2010)

In ancient times, parts of the Mediterranean coast of Spain were colonized by Greeks (Emporion/Empúries and Rhodha/Roses, Girona, plus Zacantha/Sagunt and Dianion/Denia near Valencia). In the late Middle Ages, parts of Greece came under Aragonese rule (the Duchy of Athens and the Duchy of Neopatras). The Renaissance painter Domenikos Theotokopoulos (better known as El Greco) was of Greek descent, as is Queen Sophia of Spain. Another cultural link between the two countries is the Sephardi Jewish community of Greece, particularly the Jews of Thessaloniki, who traditionally spoke Judaeo-Spanish. Both countries are the doors of Europe and share the same Greco-Latin and Mediterranean culture, together with Italy and Portugal.[1]

In Spain there is great interest in the language and literature of Ancient and Modern Greece.[third-party source needed] A nucleus of neo-Hellenists is very active in the area of popularizing modern Greek letters.[third-party source needed] In addition, approximately 5,000 Greeks reside in Spain. The vast majority of them reside in Madrid, Catalonia, the Balearic Islands, and the Valencian Community.[2]

The close Turkish-Spanish collaboration in the military sector, sealed with the signing of a military agreement in November 2021, has caused "frictions" in the relations between Spain and Greece.[3] A December 2021 meeting between foreign ministers Dendias and Albares failed to deliver a common position on the matter.[3]

List of bilateral agreements

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The following are existing agreements between the countries.[4] Note that no treaties exist.

  • Agreement on scientific and technological cooperation (1972)
  • Air Cooperation agreement (1975)
  • Agreement on the Avoidance of Double Taxation of Income or Capital (2000).

A Spanish military contingent participated in a NATO mission to assist Greece in ensuring security during the 2004 Summer Olympics. The two countries also share close positions in relation to the international status of Kosovo.[5]

List of bilateral visits

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Source:[6]

Resident diplomatic missions

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  • Greece has an embassy in Madrid.
  • Spain has an embassy in Athens.
  • Embassy of Greece in Madrid
    Embassy of Greece in Madrid
  • Embassy of Spain in Athens
    Embassy of Spain in Athens

See also

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Notes

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  1. ^ Moa, Pío (2010). Nueva historia de España : de la II Guerra Púnica al siglo XXI (1st ed.). Madrid: Esfera de los Libros. ISBN 9788497349529.
  2. ^ "Relaciones Educativas, Culturales y la Emigración Griega - Grecia y España".
  3. ^ a b "Madrid y Atenas mantienen diferencias sobre pacto militar de España y Turquía". Swissinfo. 14 December 2021.
  4. ^ https://www.mfa.gr/en/blog/greece-bilateral-relations/spain/ Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs about the relation with Spain
  5. ^ "NATO begins security assistance for 2004 Olympics". nato.int. Retrieved 23 December 2021.
  6. ^ https://www.mfa.gr/en/blog/greece-bilateral-relations/spain/ Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs about the relation with Spain
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