Liverpool
Consular Corps is one of the oldest consular groups in the world and
mirrors the importance of Liverpool as one of the world's greatest ports
over the past two centuries.
The first South American Consuls to be appointed in Europe were based
in Liverpool and in the 1970's and 80's that Continent included full-time
diplomats from Argentine, Chile, Bolivia, Brazil, Mexico and several
others.
The last surviving career consul for the former Chinese Nationalist
government served in Liverpool and today the Chinese are well represented
in the North-West.
More than 40 countries at one time had consuls in the city, but now
the emphasis is on honorary consuls who conduct strong programmes of
contacts with their nationals, local and regional authorities, organise
seminars and conferences and represent their Governments at special
events.
The Corps continues to be a lively representative organisation and plays
an important role in promoting Liverpool and the North West.
