Chile–Germany relations
German-Chilean relations are foreign relations between Germany and Chile. Around 12,300 kilometers separate Chile and Germany but both nations still share a wide range of bilateral relations. Over the course of the last 150 years many Germans have settled in Chile for several different reasons. Migrating in the opposite direction, several thousand Chileans sought refuge in Germany during Pinochet's dictatorship.
Chile |
Germany |
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Diplomatic mission | |
German Embassy, Santiago de Chile | Chilean Embassy, Berlin |
Envoy | |
Ambassador Hans Blomeyer-Bartenstein | Ambassador Jorge O'Ryan Schutz |
The first ties between modern-day Germany and Chile can be traced back to the 16th century when the first German settlers arrived in the newly founded settlements. In 1810, when Chile became independent from Spain, Hamburg was one of the first cities that engaged in intense trade with Valparaiso. During the revolution of Germany in 1848, as Chile encouraged Germans to emigrate, more and more German settlers arrived in Chile.
In modern days, Chileans view Germany positively, and for the same reason, Germans view Chile in the exact same manner.