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San Marino–United Kingdom relations

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United Kingdom – San Marino relations
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San Marino

San Marino – United Kingdom relations date back to 1899, when the United Kingdom and San Marino signed an extradition treaty.

History

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In 1899, the United Kingdom and San Marino signed an extradition treaty and a British consul general was appointed to San Marino in 1900.[1][2]

During the Second World War, after neighbouring Italy declared war on the United Kingdom, San Marino was reported to have joined Italy in declaring war on Britain. However, the Sammarinese government later denied these reports.[3] Then, when Italy surrendered, San Marino declared neutrality.[citation needed] On 26 June 1944, the Allied Forces under British command erroneously bombed San Marino[4] in the belief that it was harbouring German forces.[5][dead link] On 21 September 1944, San Marino declared war on Germany.[6]

In 2023 the two countries signed a double taxation convention.[7]

Reparations

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At UN-sponsored talks between 17 and 22 July 1961, the British government agreed to pay San Marino reparations to the sum of £80,000 for their part in the erroneous wartime bombing of the republic after the latter had filed a claim for 732 million lire.[5]

Diplomacy

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His Majesty's Ambassador to the Italian Republic is accredited as Non-Resident Ambassador to San Marino and the UK Embassy in Rome also covers San Marino.[8][9][10] San Marino appoints a non-resident ambassador to the UK, currently a position held by Dario Galassi since 2023.[11] The only diplomatic representation with a physical presence in the UK is the Honorary Consulate, where the current honorary consul is Maurizio Bragagni.[12][13][14]

The Foreign Minister of San Marino, Luca Beccari, has visited the UK on multiple occasions,[15][16] as have the various Captains Regent of the country.[17][18][19]

The British All Party Parliamentary Group on San Marino has paid visit to the country,[20] as has Theresa May shortly after leaving office as Prime Minister.[21]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ The American historical review, By American Historical Association, pg 648
  2. ^ United States Department of State (1919). Catalogue of treaties: 1814-1918. p. 195.
  3. ^ "Southern Theatre: San Marino In". Time magazine. 30 September 1940. Archived from the original on December 3, 2007. Retrieved 2009-08-12.
  4. ^ Ring, Trudy; Salkin, Robert M.; Watson, Noelle; Boda, Sharon La; Schellinger, Paul (1995). International Dictionary of Historic Places: Southern Europe. Taylor & Francis. ISBN 9781884964022.
  5. ^ a b "Agreement concerning a payment made to San Marino in respect of war damage" (PDF). United Nations. 22 July 1961. Retrieved 2009-08-12.[permanent dead link]
  6. ^ "A Timeline of Diplomatic Ruptures, Unannounced Invasions, Declarations of War, Armistices and Surrenders". WorldAtWar. Retrieved 2009-08-12.
  7. ^ "2023 UK-San Marino Double Taxation Convention — in force". GOV.UK. Retrieved 2024-10-06.
  8. ^ "Change of Her Majesty's Ambassador to the Italian Republic". Gov.UK. Retrieved 6 July 2023.
  9. ^ "Help and services in San Marino". Gov.UK. Retrieved 6 July 2023.
  10. ^ "Bilateral Relations". San Marino Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Retrieved 6 July 2023.
  11. ^ "https://www.esteri.sm/pub1/EsteriSM/en/Dipartimento/Rete-Diplomatica-e-Consolare-RSM.html". Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of San Marino. Retrieved 6 October 2024. {{cite web}}: External link in |title= (help)
  12. ^ "Consulate of the Republic of San Marino to the UK". Consolato San Marino UK. Retrieved 6 July 2023.
  13. ^ "Diplomatic and Consular Network of San Marino". San Marino Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Retrieved 6 July 2023.
  14. ^ "Foreign Embassies in the UK". Gov.UK. Retrieved 6 July 2023.
  15. ^ "Working visit of the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs". Consulate of San Marino to the UK. 2022-02-10. Retrieved 2024-10-06.
  16. ^ "Working visit to London of the Secretary of State Luca Beccari". Consulate of San Marino to the UK. 2023-05-18. Retrieved 2024-10-06.
  17. ^ "Their Excellencies, the Captains Regent of San Marino visit the UK". Consulate of San Marino to the UK. 2022-03-18. Retrieved 2024-10-06.
  18. ^ "The Captains Regent of the Republic of San Marino paid respect to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II". Consulate of San Marino to the UK. 2022-09-18. Retrieved 2024-10-06.
  19. ^ Rtv, San Marino (2023-05-05). "La Reggenza a Londra, ricevimento a Buckingham Palace". San Marino Rtv (in Italian). Retrieved 2024-10-06.
  20. ^ "Visit to the Republic by a delegation of San Marino All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) and by some British entrepreneurs". Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of San Marino. 12 October 2021.
  21. ^ "Rt Hon Theresa May MP receives the Order of Saint Agatha". Consulate of San Marino to the UK. 2021-10-25. Retrieved 2024-10-06.


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