In the year of 207th anniversary of the Independence of the Republic of the Paraguay, and in coincidence with the celebration of 56 years of our diplomatic relationship with the Republic of Korea, it is an honor and pleasure to present the new web page of this Diplomatic Representation.

Friendly relations with the Republic of Korea have not only been strengthened throughout the last five decades, but they have managed to reach maturity in its various manifestations. Although the link with this Asian nation has been characterized by its strength in the present this has become even more pronounced with the conviction of the Government of Paraguay to play a more active role and greater prominence in the international community. Since the assumption of President Mario Abdo Benitez, august 2018, we are working very hard at regional and global levels to strengthen bilateral and multilateral relations to face the challenges of our own development, such as the reduction of poverty, the creation of jobs, mainly for young people, and technical development.

Culture is also an essential vehicle for understanding and bringing together different nations, that is why we are committed, along with Korean Institutions, in different projects that will allow it to further strengthen the friendship between both peoples. This leads me to remember that the first Korean migrants arrived in Paraguay 53 years ago.

On the other hand, the Embassy of the Republic of Paraguay also covers diplomatic, political, economic, commercial, cultural and Tourism relations with the Republic of Singapore, Mongolia, the Republic of the Philippines and the Kingdom of Cambodia. And in the consular area, in addition to the aforementioned countries, with Indonesia and the Republic of China.

This new Website developed thanks to the efforts of all colleagues in this Embassy, you will find information about Paraguay, of this diplomatic representation and their representatives, the Consular section and its services offered, Economic& Commercial section and Cultural & Tourism industry, as well as other information which may be of interest to you.

We hope that this new website provide a source of useful information for all those interested in getting to know the Republic of Paraguay more and better.

Ambassador of the Republic of Paraguay in the Republic of Korea, from July 2015, and with concurrent accreditation to Singapore, Mongolia, Cambodia and Philippines.

He graduated as an economist at the National University of Asunción, in 1984. In addition to his Master in Business Administration from the Catholic University of Asunción and the Central American Institute of Business administration (INCAE), took numerous courses of post degree in Administration, finance, macroeconomics, trade and international marketing, industrial projects, strategic planning, economic development, legal rules of international trade, and other fields, in Belgium, Chile, Japan, Paraguay and Switzerland.

He is a graduate from the Diplomatic and Consular Academy of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Paraguay, in 1992, and after when he joined the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in 1993, has held various positions as Director General of economic policy, Director General of International Commerce, Director of Trade and Investment, Director of Infrastructure and International Transport, among others. He was in charge of office of the Deputy Minister of Economic Relations and Integration of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, on numerous occasions.

In the Foreign Service, he has served as Commercial Attache of the Embassy of the Republic of the Paraguay in Malaysia, Minister of the Embassy of Paraguay to the Republic of China in Taiwan, Director General of the Overseas Promotion (PROPARAGUAY) in Taipei, Minister of the Paraguayan Mission to the European Union and the Embassy of Paraguay to Belgium, Luxembourg and the Netherland, Minister of the Embassy and Alternate Representative of the Mission of Paraguay to WTO, Geneva, Switzerland. In addition, he has participated in various forums and meetings in the context of the United Nations Conference for trade and development (UNCTAD), International Labor Organization(ILO), World Health Organization(WTO) and Other international institutions with headquarters in Geneva, in which participates the Paraguay.

He has also worked in Coca Cola Company (Paraguay Refresco S.A.), in the Ministry of Industry and Trade, the Central Bank of Paraguay, he was President of the National Cement Industry, Director of Project "Strengthening the Competitiveness of the Paraguayan Export Sector (FOCOSEP) funded by the European Union.

He is professor of economy, trade, international negotiations and administration in several universities and of the Diplomatic Academy and Consular Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and in other entities of Paraguay. He wrote numerous research works in economy, commerce and international relations. Active participation as directors and/or member in various professional institutions and of solidarity, in the Paraguay and other countries. He was awarded from the KIST (Korea Institute of Science and Technology) by the publication of the City of Seoul. Distinguished by the Korean Press Federation (KPF) with the recognition "Contribution of diplomacy" that was granted by their actions and expressions that contributed to the promotion of peace in the Korean peninsula and for the excellent presentation of Paraguayan culture in Korea.

He was born in Asunción, Paraguay, married with Olga Centurión and they have 5 children.

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• Ambassador Raúl Silvero, presenting his Letters of Credence to the President of Mongolia, H.E. Dr. Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj, accrediting him as the Paraguayan Ambassador to Mongolia, on 16th November, 2016, in the city of Ulaanbaatar, the capital of Mongolia.

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• Ambassador Raúl Silvero, presenting his Letters of Credence to the President of Singapore, H.E. Dr. Tony Tan Keng Yam, accrediting him as the Paraguayan Ambassador to the Republic of Singapore, on 31th March, 2016.

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• On the morning of 8 February 2017, at the Throne Hall, His Majesty King NORODOM SIHAMONI has received the credentials of H.E. Mr. Irineo Raúl Silvero Silvagni, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Paraguay to the Kingdom of Cambodia.

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• President Rodrigo Roa Duterte receives the credentials of Ambassador-Designate of Paraguay to the Philippines Irineo Raúl Silvero Silvagni in Malacaán Palace on January 9, 2017.