Treaty of Commerce and Navigation between Brazil and Denmark

Background. The Empire of Brazil was a 19th-century state comprising territories that form modern Brazil and Uruguay until the latter achieved independence in 1828. Rio de Janeiro had become the seat of the Portuguese Empire in 1808, when Dom John VI fled Napoleon's invasion of Portugal and established his government in the city. In 1828, a Treaty of Commerce and Navigation established diplomatic relations between Brazil and Denmark.

Treaty Signing. The Treaty of Commerce and Navigation was signed in 1828, establishing diplomatic relations between Brazil and Denmark. The signing location is not specified in the supplied passages. This agreement laid the groundwork for future cooperation, including technical, economic, and scientific exchanges between the two nations.

Aftermath. Following the treaty, Brazil opened a diplomatic legation in Copenhagen in 1829, solidifying the diplomatic presence established by the agreement. The relations between Brazil and Denmark have remained cordial, characterized by shared values and positions. The treaty was the first of several agreements signed between the two nations over the following decades.