Foreign relations of Belize

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Belize maintains 14 embassies to foreign countries, one consulate, and three missions to international organizations. [1] In 1990, Belize became a member of the Organization of American States, and the Commonwealth of Nations in 1981.

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To strengthen its potential for economic and political development, Belize has sought to build closer ties with the Spanish-speaking countries of Central America to complement its historical ties to the English-speaking Caribbean states. Recent foreign policy initiatives include joining with the other Central American countries in signing the CONCAUSA Agreement on regional sustainable development and becoming a full member of the Central American Integration System (SICA). Belize is a member of CARICOM which was founded in 1973.

Diplomatic relations

List of countries with which Belize maintains diplomatic relations with:

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#CountryDate [2] [3]
1Flag of the Bahamas.svg  Bahamas 21 September 1981
2Flag of Barbados.svg  Barbados 21 September 1981
3Flag of Dominica.svg  Dominica 21 September 1981
4Flag of Grenada.svg  Grenada 21 September 1981
5Flag of Mexico.svg  Mexico 21 September 1981
6Flag of Saint Kitts and Nevis.svg  Saint Kitts and Nevis 21 September 1981
7Flag of Saint Lucia.svg  Saint Lucia 21 September 1981
8Flag of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.svg  Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 21 September 1981
9Flag of Trinidad and Tobago.svg  Trinidad and Tobago 21 September 1981
10Flag of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom 21 September 1981
11Flag of the United States.svg  United States 21 September 1981
12Flag of Costa Rica.svg  Costa Rica September 1981
13Flag of Nicaragua.svg  Nicaragua September 1981
14Flag of Ghana.svg  Ghana September 1981
15Flag of Fiji.svg  Fiji 20 October 1981 [4]
16Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada 24 November 1981
17Flag of France.svg  France November 1981
18Flag of Panama.svg  Panama 1 December 1981
19Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia 17 January 1982
20Flag of Colombia.svg  Colombia 15 February 1982
21Flag of Nigeria.svg  Nigeria 19 April 1982
22Flag of Germany.svg  Germany 31 May 1982
23Flag of Honduras.svg  Honduras 21 September 1982
24Flag of Italy.svg  Italy 1 October 1982
25Flag of Jamaica.svg  Jamaica 3 November 1982
26Flag of Japan.svg  Japan 3 November 1982
27Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden 17 November 1982 [5]
28Flag of Belgium (civil).svg  Belgium 1982
29Flag of El Salvador.svg  El Salvador 1982
30Flag of Haiti.svg  Haiti 1982 [6]
31Flag of Iraq.svg  Iraq 25 January 1983 [7]
32Flag of Antigua and Barbuda.svg  Antigua and Barbuda 4 February 1983
33Flag of Brazil.svg  Brazil 1 March 1983
Flag of the Vatican City - 2001 version.svg  Holy See 9 March 1983
34Flag of India.svg  India 28 March 1983
35Flag of Bangladesh.svg  Bangladesh 29 August 1983 [8]
36Flag of Norway.svg  Norway 12 July 1984
Flag of Israel.svg  Israel (suspended)11 March 1985
37Flag of Greece.svg  Greece 4 September 1986
Flag of the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic.svg  Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic 18 November 1986
38Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands 13 April 1987
39Flag of South Korea.svg  South Korea 14 April 1987
40Flag of Uruguay.svg  Uruguay 28 September 1987
41Flag of Bolivia.svg  Bolivia 1 October 1987
42Flag of Turkey.svg  Turkey November 1987 [9]
43Flag of Spain.svg  Spain 13 January 1989
44Flag of Venezuela.svg  Venezuela 25 April 1989
45Flag of the Dominican Republic.svg  Dominican Republic 6 June 1989
46Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg   Switzerland July 1989
47Flag of Austria.svg  Austria 14 September 1989
Flag of the Republic of China.svg  Republic of China 11 October 1989
48Flag of Chile.svg  Chile 11 October 1990
49Flag of North Korea.svg  North Korea 20 June 1991
50Flag of Russia.svg  Russia 25 June 1991
51Flag of Guatemala.svg  Guatemala 11 September 1991
52Flag of Seychelles.svg  Seychelles 11 September 1991
53Flag of Denmark.svg  Denmark 15 November 1991
54Flag of Peru.svg  Peru 27 November 1991
55Flag of the United Arab Emirates.svg  United Arab Emirates 10 December 1991
56Flag of Argentina.svg  Argentina 8 January 1992
57Flag of Bahrain.svg  Bahrain 20 July 1992
58Flag of Slovenia.svg  Slovenia 19 November 1992
59Flag of Iran.svg  Iran 24 November 1992
60Flag of Portugal.svg  Portugal 9 December 1992
61Flag of Romania.svg  Romania 25 March 1993
62Flag of the Philippines.svg  Philippines 19 April 1993
63Flag of the Marshall Islands.svg  Marshall Islands 21 May 1993
64Flag of Bulgaria.svg  Bulgaria 15 January 1994
65Flag of Egypt.svg  Egypt 6 May 1994
66Flag of Cambodia.svg  Cambodia 1 November 1994
67Flag of Vietnam.svg  Vietnam 4 January 1995
68Flag of Poland.svg  Poland 2 May 1995
69Flag of Cuba.svg  Cuba 15 July 1995
70Flag of Singapore.svg  Singapore 23 August 1995
71Flag of Croatia.svg  Croatia 23 January 1996
72Flag of Bosnia and Herzegovina.svg  Bosnia and Herzegovina 24 January 1996
73Flag of North Macedonia.svg  North Macedonia 25 January 1996
74Flag of the Czech Republic.svg  Czech Republic 18 July 1996
75Flag of Slovakia.svg  Slovakia 6 August 1996
76Flag of Turkmenistan.svg  Turkmenistan 11 September 1996
77Flag of South Africa.svg  South Africa 14 May 1997
78Flag of Finland.svg  Finland 19 June 1997
79Flag of Mozambique.svg  Mozambique 30 September 1997
80Flag of Suriname.svg  Suriname 13 May 1998
81Flag of Armenia.svg  Armenia 12 February 1999
82Flag of Estonia.svg  Estonia 5 May 1999
83Flag of Thailand.svg  Thailand 11 June 1999
84Flag of Ukraine.svg  Ukraine 1 October 1999
85Flag of Ecuador.svg  Ecuador 14 October 1999
Flag of the Order of St. John (various).svg  Sovereign Military Order of Malta 1999 [10]
86Flag of Malaysia.svg  Malaysia 11 February 2000
87Flag of Maldives.svg  Maldives 11 February 2000
88Flag of Cyprus.svg  Cyprus 21 July 2000
89Flag of Ireland.svg  Ireland 21 July 2000
90Flag of Belarus.svg  Belarus 4 August 2000 [11]
91Flag of Morocco.svg  Morocco 3 November 2000
92Flag of Angola.svg  Angola 25 January 2001
93Flag of Lebanon.svg  Lebanon 29 June 2001
94Flag of Syria.svg  Syria 28 August 2001
95Flag of Algeria.svg  Algeria 28 November 2001
96Flag of Qatar.svg  Qatar 17 May 2002
97Flag of Azerbaijan.svg  Azerbaijan 24 June 2002
98Flag of East Timor.svg  East Timor 15 April 2003
99Flag of Zambia.svg  Zambia 18 September 2003 [12]
100Flag of Iceland.svg  Iceland 7 July 2004
101Flag of Malta.svg  Malta 1 October 2004
102Flag of Paraguay.svg  Paraguay 7 November 2004
103Flag of Lithuania.svg  Lithuania 30 December 2004 [13]
104Flag of Latvia.svg  Latvia 3 February 2005
105Flag of San Marino.svg  San Marino 15 March 2005
106Flag of Oman.svg  Oman 3 March 2006
107Flag of Kuwait.svg  Kuwait 8 May 2006
108Flag of Jordan.svg  Jordan 28 June 2006
109Flag of Botswana.svg  Botswana 28 February 2008
110Flag of Luxembourg.svg  Luxembourg 15 May 2008
111Flag of Kazakhstan.svg  Kazakhstan 7 November 2013 [14]
112Flag of Indonesia.svg  Indonesia 9 July 2014 [15]
Flag of Palestine.svg  State of Palestine 9 July 2014 [15]
113Flag of Hungary.svg  Hungary 10 June 2015
114Flag of Pakistan.svg  Pakistan 21 October 2015 [16]
Flag of Kosovo.svg  Kosovo 29 April 2016 [17]
115Flag of Mongolia.svg  Mongolia 20 June 2017
116Flag of Montenegro.svg  Montenegro 6 September 2017 [18]
117Flag of Georgia.svg  Georgia 1 October 2017
118Flag of Tajikistan.svg  Tajikistan 21 December 2017
119Flag of Andorra.svg  Andorra 26 February 2018
120Flag of Mauritius.svg  Mauritius 4 April 2018
121Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand 18 March 2019 [19]
122Flag of Serbia.svg  Serbia 24 September 2019
123Flag of Rwanda.svg  Rwanda 22 January 2020
124Flag of Sierra Leone.svg  Sierra Leone 23 September 2021
125Flag of Nepal.svg    Nepal 1 April 2022
126Flag of Kenya.svg  Kenya 22 June 2022 [20]
127Flag of Moldova.svg  Moldova 3 August 2022
128Flag of Saudi Arabia.svg  Saudi Arabia 24 September 2022
129Flag of Benin.svg  Benin 14 September 2023
130Flag of the Solomon Islands.svg  Solomon Islands 22 September 2023
131Flag of The Gambia.svg  Gambia 22 September 2023 [21]
132Flag of Cape Verde.svg  Cape Verde 15 February 2024
133Flag of Uzbekistan.svg  Uzbekistan 5 March 2024 [22]
134Flag of Uganda.svg  Uganda 20 May 2024
135Flag of Guyana.svg  Guyana 24 June 2024 [23]
136Flag of Burundi.svg  Burundi 23 September 2024
137Flag of Namibia.svg  Namibia 24 September 2024 [24]
138Flag of Palau.svg  Palau 25 September 2024 [25]

Africa

CountryFormal Relations BeganNotes
Flag of Botswana.svg  Botswana 28 February 2008

Both countries established diplomatic relations on 28 February 2008. [26]

Flag of Ghana.svg  Ghana September 1981

Both countries established diplomatic relations in September 1981. [2]

  • Both countries are full members of the Commonwealth of Nations and the African, Caribbean and Pacific Group of States.
Flag of Mozambique.svg  Mozambique 30 September 1997

Both countries established diplomatic relations on 30 September 1997. [2]

  • Both countries are full members of the Commonwealth of Nations and the African, Caribbean and Pacific Group of States.
Flag of Nigeria.svg  Nigeria 19 April 1982
  • Both countries established diplomatic relations on 19 April 1982. [2]
  • Both countries are full members of the Commonwealth of Nations and the African, Caribbean and Pacific Group of States.
Flag of Seychelles.svg  Seychelles 11 September 1991

Both countries established diplomatic relations on 11 September 1991. [2]

  • Both countries are full members of the Commonwealth of Nations and the African, Caribbean and Pacific Group of States.
Flag of South Africa.svg  South Africa 14 May 1997
  • Both countries established diplomatic relations on 14 May 1997. [27]
  • Belize does not have any representation in South Africa. [28]
  • South Africa is represented in Belize by its High Commission in Kingston, Jamaica. [29]
  • Both countries are full members of the Commonwealth of Nations and the African, Caribbean and Pacific Group of States.
Flag of Tunisia.svg  Tunisia

Both countries have passed a number of bilateral agreements. [30]

Americas

CountryFormal Relations BeganNotes
Flag of Antigua and Barbuda.svg  Antigua and Barbuda 4 February 1983
Flag of Argentina.svg  Argentina 8 January 1992
  • Both countries established diplomatic relations on 8 January 1992. [31]
  • In 2013 both countries have an agreement on Technical cooperation. [32]
  • Argentina is represented in Belize through its embassy in Mexico City. [33]
Flag of Barbados.svg  Barbados 21 September 1981
  • Both countries established diplomatic relations on 21 September 1981. [2]
  • Both countries are full members of the Association of Caribbean States, CARIFORUM, the Caribbean Community, the Commonwealth of Nations, the Organization of American States and the United Nations.
Flag of the Bahamas.svg  Bahamas 21 September 1981
  • Both countries established diplomatic relations on 21 September 1981. [2]
  • Both countries are full members of the Association of Caribbean States, CARIFORUM, the Caribbean Community, the Commonwealth of Nations, the Organization of American States and the United Nations.
Flag of Bolivia.svg  Bolivia 1 October 1987
  • Both countries established diplomatic relations on 1 October 1987. [2]
  • Both countries are full members of Organization of American States and the United Nations.
Flag of Brazil.svg  Brazil 1 March 1983Both countries established diplomatic relations on 1 March 1983. [2]
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada
  • Canada is accredited to Belize from its embassy in Guatemala City. [34]
  • Belize is accredited to Canada from its embassy in Washington, D.C., and maintains an honorary consulate in Calgary. [34]
  • Both countries are member of the Commonwealth of Nations, the Organization of American States and the United Nations.
Flag of Chile.svg  Chile 11 October 1990
  • Both countries established diplomatic relations on 11 October 1990. [2]
  • Both countries are full members of the Organization of American States, and the United Nations.
Flag of Colombia.svg  Colombia 15 February 1982

On 15 February 1982, formal relations were established. Colombia's embassy in Belize closed in 2002 in order to cut down on costs though the embassy of Colombia in El Salvador is also concurrent to Belize. On 17 April 2013, the Prime Minister and Foreign Minister met with the Vice-Minister of Foreign Affairs of Colombia in order to strengthen relations. [35]

  • Both countries are full members of the Association of Caribbean States, the Organization of American States and the United Nations.
Flag of Costa Rica.svg  Costa Rica September 1981
  • Both countries established diplomatic relations in September 1981. [2]
  • Belize is accredited to Costa Rica from its embassy in Guatemala City.
  • Costa Rica has an embassy in Belmopan.
  • Both countries are full members of the Association of Caribbean States, the Organization of American States, and the United Nations.
Flag of Cuba.svg  Cuba 1995

Both countries established diplomatic relations in 1995. [36]

  • Belize has an embassy in Havana.
  • Cuba has an embassy in Belize City.
  • Both countries are full members of the Association of Caribbean States, the Organization of American States, the Group of 77, and the United Nations.
Flag of the Dominican Republic.svg  Dominican Republic
  • Belize has an embassy in Santo Domingo.
  • Dominican Republic is accredited to Belize from a non-resident ambassador in Santo Domingo and maintains an honorary consulate in Belmopan.

Both countries are members of the Association of Caribbean States, CARIFORUM, the Organization of American States (OAS), and Group of 77, and the United Nations.

Flag of Dominica.svg  Dominica 21 September 1981
  • Both countries have established diplomatic relations on 21 September 1981. [2] [37]
  • Both countries are full members of the Association of Caribbean States, CARIFORUM, the Caribbean Community the Commonwealth of Nations, and the United Nations.
Flag of Ecuador.svg  Ecuador 14 October 1999
  • Both countries established diplomatic relations on 14 October 1999. [2]
  • Both countries are full members of the Organization of American States, and the United Nations.
Flag of El Salvador.svg  El Salvador
  • Both countries established diplomatic relations in 1982 or 1985. [2]
  • Belize has an embassy in San Salvador.
  • El Salvador has an embassy in Belize City.
  • Both countries are full members of the Association of Caribbean States, the Central American Integration System, the Organization of American States, and the United Nations.
Flag of Grenada.svg  Grenada 21 September 1981
  • Both countries established diplomatic relations on 21 September 1981. [2]
  • Both countries are full members of the Association of Caribbean States, CARIFORUM, the Caribbean Community, the Commonwealth of Nations, the Organization of American States and the United Nations.

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Flag of Guatemala.svg  Guatemala See Belize–Guatemala relations

Belize's principal external concern has been the dispute involving the Guatemalan claim to Belizean territory. Initially a dispute between formerly Spanish Guatemala and the United Kingdom's colony of British Honduras, Guatemala continued its claim after Belizean independence in 1981; it recognized its neighbour's independence one decade later, in 1991. The dispute remains unresolved.

  • Belize has an embassy in Guatemala City.
  • Guatemala has an embassy in Belize City and a consulate-general in Benque Viejo del Carmen.
  • Both countries are full members of the Association of Caribbean States, the Central American Integration System, the Organization of American States, and the United Nations.
Flag of Honduras.svg  Honduras 21 September 1982
  • Both countries established diplomatic relations on 21 September 1982. [2]
  • Belize has an embassy in Tegucigalpa.
  • Honduras has an embassy in Belize City.
  • Both countries are full members of the Association of Caribbean States, the Central American Integration System, the Organization of American States, and the United Nations.
Flag of Jamaica.svg  Jamaica 3 November 1982
  • Both countries established diplomatic relations on 3 November 1982. [2]
  • Both countries are full members of the Association of Caribbean States, CARIFORUM, the Caribbean Community, the Commonwealth of Nations, the Organization of American States and the United Nations.
Flag of Mexico.svg  Mexico 1981See Belize–Mexico relations

Diplomatic relations between Mexico and Belize were established in 1981.

  • Mexico has an embassy in Belmopan. [38]
  • Belize has an embassy in Mexico City.
  • Both countries are members of the Association of Caribbean States, the Central American Integration System, the Organization of American States, and the United Nations.
Flag of Nicaragua.svg  Nicaragua 1981

Diplomatic relations between Nicaragua and Belize were established in 1981.

  • Nicaragua does not have an embassy in Belize.
  • Belize is accredited to Nicaragua from its embassy in Guatemala City.
  • Both countries are members of the Association of Caribbean States, the Central American Integration System, the Organization of American States, and the United Nations.
Flag of Panama.svg  Panama 1 December 1981

Both countries established diplomatic relations on 1 December 1981. [39]

  • Belize is accredited to Panama from its embassy in Guatemala City.
  • Panama has an embassy in Belize City.
  • Both countries are full members of the Association of Caribbean States, the Central American Integration System, the Organization of American States, and the United Nations.
Flag of Paraguay.svg  Paraguay 7 November 2004
  • Both countries established diplomatic relations on 7 November 2004. [2] [40]
  • Both countries are full members of Organization of American States, and the United Nations.
Flag of Peru.svg  Peru 27 November 1991
  • Both countries established diplomatic relations on 27 November 1991. [2]
  • Both countries are full members of Organization of American States and the United Nations.
Flag of Saint Lucia.svg  Saint Lucia 21 September 1981
  • Both countries have established diplomatic relations on 21 September 1981. [2]
  • Both countries are full members of the Association of Caribbean States, CARIFORUM, the Caribbean Community, the Commonwealth of Nations, the Organization of American States and the United Nations.
Flag of Saint Kitts and Nevis.svg  Saint Kitts and Nevis 21 September 1981
  • Both countries have established diplomatic relations on 21 September 1981. [2]
  • Both countries are full members of the Association of Caribbean States, CARIFORUM, the Caribbean Community, the Commonwealth of Nations, the Organization of American States and the United Nations.
Flag of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.svg  Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 21 September 1981
  • Both countries have established diplomatic relations on 21 September 1981. [2]
  • Both countries are full members of the Association of Caribbean States, CARIFORUM, the Caribbean Community, the Commonwealth of Nations, the Organization of American States and the United Nations.
Flag of Suriname.svg  Suriname 13 May 1998
  • Both countries established diplomatic relations on 13 May 1998. [2]
  • Both countries are full members of the Association of Caribbean States, CARIFORUM, the Caribbean Community, the Organization of American States and the United Nations.
Flag of Trinidad and Tobago.svg  Trinidad and Tobago 21 September 1981
  • Both countries established diplomatic relations on 21 September 1981. [2]
  • Both countries are full members of the Association of Caribbean States, CARIFORUM, the Caribbean Community, the Commonwealth of Nations, the Organization of American States and the United Nations
Flag of the United States.svg  United States See Belize–United States relations

Belize-United States relations have traditionally been close and cordial. The United States is Belize's principal trading partner and major source of investment funds. It is also home to the largest Belizean community outside Belize, estimated to be 70,000 strong. Because Belize's economic growth and accompanying democratic political stability are important U.S. objectives, Belize benefits from the U.S. Caribbean Basin Initiative.

As a member of CARICOM Belize strongly backed efforts by the United States to implement United Nations Security Council Resolution 940 designed to facilitate the departure of Haiti's de facto authorities from power. The country agreed to contribute military personnel to the Multinational Task Force which restored the democratically elected Government of Haiti in October 1994 and to the United Nations Mission in Haiti (UNMIH).

Belize is also a member of the International Criminal Court with a Bilateral Immunity Agreement of protection for the American military (as covered under Article 98).

International crime issues dominate the agenda of bilateral relations between the United States and Belize. The United States is working closely with the Government of Belize to fight illicit narcotics trafficking, and both governments seek to control the flow of illegal migrants to the United States through Belize. Belize and the United States brought into force a stolen vehicle treaty, an extradition treaty, and a Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty between 2001 and 2003.

The United States is the largest provider of economic assistance to Belize, contributing $2.5 million in various bilateral economic and military aid programs to Belize in FY 2006. Of this amount, nearly $500,000 was provided by the U.S. Military Liaison Office. The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) closed its Belize office in August 1996 after a 13-year program during which USAID provided $110 million worth of development assistance to Belize. Belize still benefits from USAID regional programs. In addition, during the past 42 years, almost 2,000 Peace Corps volunteers have served in Belize. As of April 2007, the Peace Corps had 58 volunteers working in Belize.

Until the end of 2002, Voice of America operated a medium-wave radio relay station in Punta Gorda that broadcast to the neighboring countries of Honduras, Guatemala, and El Salvador. The U.S. military has a diverse and growing assistance program in Belize that included the construction and renovation of several schools and youth hostels, medical assistance programs, and drug reduction programs. Private North American investors continue to play a key role in Belize's economy, particularly in the tourism sector.

Flag of Uruguay.svg  Uruguay 28 September 1987
  • Both countries established diplomatic relations on 28 September 1987. [2]
  • Both countries are full members of the Organization of American States and the United Nations.
Flag of Venezuela.svg  Venezuela 25 April 1989
  • Both countries established diplomatic relations on 25 April 1989. [2]
  • Venezuela has an embassy in Belmopan.
  • Both countries are full members of the Association of Caribbean States, Organization of American States, and the United Nations.

Asia

CountryFormal Relations BeganNotes
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China Belize does not have Diplomatic recognition of China. See Foreign relations of China.

In June 2020, Belize openly opposed the Hong Kong national security law [41]

Flag of India.svg  India See Belize–India relations
  • India has an honorary consulate in Belize City. [42]
  • Belize maintains an honorary consulate in New Delhi. [43]
Flag of Israel.svg  Israel 11 March 1985 (Diplomatic relations severed 15 November 2023)
  • Both countries established diplomatic relations in 1983. [44]
  • Belize is represented in Israel through its embassy in London. [45]
  • Israeli is represented in Belize through its embassy in San Salvador. [46]
  • Since 2011, both countries have an agreement between the government of the state of Israel and the government of Belize on visa exemption for holders of diplomatic, service and national passports. [47]
  • Both countries severed diplomatic relations on 15 November 2023 amid the 2023 Israel-Hamas War. [48]
Flag of Japan.svg  Japan 3 November 1982
  • Both countries established diplomatic relations on 3 November 1982. [49]
  • Japan has an embassy in Belmopan and an honorary consulate in Belize City.
  • Belize has an embassy in Tokyo.
Flag of Palestine.svg  Palestine

Under the previous premiership of Said Musa, Belize remained a staunch supporter of Palestinian rights and shunned relations with Israel due to the latter's military and intelligence support for Guatemala. [50] Since the election of Dean Barrow in 2008, however, relations with Israel have improved considerably. In June 2011, Foreign Minister Wilfred Elrington met with Israeli envoy Danny Ayalon to discuss an upcoming resolution in September aimed at recognising a Palestinian state. Following the meeting, Ayalon claimed that he had gained the support of Belize in opposing the resolution. However, on 9 September, the Belizean Foreign Ministry issued an official statement recognizing the State of Palestine with the borders prior to the Six-Day War.

Flag of South Korea.svg  South Korea 14 April 1987

Belize and South Korea established diplomatic relation on April 14, 1987.

The two nations have good relations. [51]

Flag of the Republic of China.svg  Taiwan 1989See Belize–Taiwan relations

Belize recognizes the Republic of China (ROC, commonly known as Taiwan) [52] as the sole legitimate government of China. Relations were established between Belize and the ROC in 1989.

Flag of Turkey.svg  Turkey Oct. 29, 1981 [53] See Belize–Turkey relations
  • Turkish Embassy in Port of Spain is accredited to Belize. Turkey has an Honorary Consul in Belize City. [54] [53]
  • Belize has an Honorary Consulate in İzmir. [54]
  • Trade volume between the two countries was 13.7 million USD in 2019 (Belize's exports/imports: 3.6/10.1 million USD). [53]
Flag of the United Arab Emirates.svg  United Arab Emirates 10 December 1991

Both countries established diplomatic relations on 10 December 1991. [2]

  • UAE is accredited to Belize from its embassy in Mexico City.

Europe

CountryFormal Relations BeganNotes
Flag of Belgium (civil).svg  Belgium 1982

Both countries established diplomatic relations in 1982. [2]

  • Belize has an embassy in Brussels.
  • Belgium is accredited to Belize from its embassy in Mexico City.
Flag of Bulgaria.svg  Bulgaria 15 February 1994
  • Both countries have established diplomatic relations on 15 February 1994. [2]
  • Bulgaria is represented in Belize through its embassy in Mexico City. [55]
Flag of Cyprus.svg  Cyprus 21 July 2000
  • Both countries established diplomatic relations on 21 July 2000. [56]
  • Cyprus is represented in Belize through its embassy in Mexico. [57]
  • Both countries are members of the Commonwealth of Nations.
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg  Czech Republic 15 February 1994
  • The Czech Republic is represented in Belize through its embassy in Mexico City [58] and has an honorary consulate. [59]
  • Belize has an honorary consulate in Prague. [60]
Flag of Denmark.svg  Denmark 15 November 1991 [61]
Flag of Estonia.svg  Estonia 5 May 1999
  • Both countries established diplomatic relations on 5 May 1999. [64]
  • Estonia has an honorary consulate in Belize. [65]
Flag of Finland.svg  Finland 19 June 1997
  • Both countries established diplomatic relations on 19 June 1997. [66]
  • Finland is represented in Belize through its embassy in Mexico City and an honorary consulate in Belize City. [66]
Flag of France.svg  France
  • Both countries established diplomatic relations in November 1981. [2]
  • France is represented in Belize through its embassy in San Salvador, El Salvador. [67]
Flag of Germany.svg  Germany 1982
  • Both countries established diplomatic relations in 1982. [68]
  • Germany is represented in Belize through its embassy in Guatemala. [69]
Flag of Greece.svg  Greece 4 September 1986
  • Both countries have established diplomatic relations on 4 September 1986. [2]
  • Belize's Embassy in Mexico has parallel accreditation for Greece. Belize has an Honorary Consulate in Athens since 1992. [70] [71]
  • Greece does not have any representation in Belize, its embassy in Mexico is also accredited to Belize. [70]
Flag of Hungary.svg  Hungary

Hungary is represented in Belize through its embassy in Mexico City. [72]

Flag of the Vatican City - 2001 version.svg  Holy See 9 March 1983

Both countries established diplomatic relations on 9 March 1983. [2]

  • Belize has an embassy to the Holy See in Rome.
  • Holy See is accredited to Belize from its apostolic nunciature in San Salvador, El Salvador.
Flag of Italy.svg  Italy 1 October 1982
  • Both countries have established diplomatic relations on 1 October 1982. [2]
  • Belize has a consulate-general in Milan. [73]
  • Italy is represented in Belize through its embassy in Mexico City and an honorary consulate. [74]
Flag of Norway.svg  Norway

Since 2011, Belize and Norway have an Agreement concerning the exchange of information relating to tax matters they had signed in 2010. [75]

Flag of Russia.svg  Russia 25 June 1991

Both countries have established diplomatic relations on 25 June 1991. Belize immediately recognized Russia as the USSR's successor after the breakup of the Soviet Union.

Russia is represented in Belize through its embassy in Mexico City and an honorary consulate in Belize City.

Flag of Slovakia.svg  Slovakia

Slovakia is represented in Belize through its embassy in Mexico City. [76]

Flag of Slovenia.svg  Slovenia

Belize is represented in Slovenia through its embassy in Vienna. [77]

Flag of Spain.svg  Spain 13 January 1989See Belize–Spain relations

Both countries established diplomatic relations on 13 January 1989. [2]

Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden

Sweden is represented in Belize through its embassy in Stockholm and an honorary consulate in Belmopan. [78]

Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg   Switzerland
  • Both countries established diplomatic relations in 1988. [79]
  • Switzerland is represented in Belize through its embassy in Mexico City and since 1996 an honorary consulate in Belize City. [79]
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom 21 September 1981See Belize–United Kingdom relations

Belize established diplomatic relations with the United Kingdom on 21 September 1981. Both countries are Commonwealth Realms.

The UK governed Belize from 1783 to 1981, when Belize achieved full independence.

Both countries share common membership of the Atlantic co-operation pact, [81] Caribbean Development Bank, the Commonwealth, and the World Trade Organization, as well as the CARIFORUM–UK Economic Partnership Agreement. [82] Bilaterally the two countries have a Defence Cooperation Agreement, [83] and an Investment Agreement. [84]

Oceania

CountryFormal Relations BeganNotes
Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia
Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand

New Zealand is accredited to Belize from its embassy in Mexico City. [86]

Belize and the Commonwealth of Nations

Belize has been a member state of the Commonwealth since 1981, when it became an independent Commonwealth realm.

King Charles III as King of Belize is viceregally represented by the Governor-General of Belize.

Multilateral membership

Belize is a member of the following multilateral bodies.

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Like its Eastern Caribbean neighbours, the main priority of Dominica's foreign relations is economic development. The country maintains missions in Washington, New York, London, and Brussels and is represented jointly with other Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) members in Canada. Dominica is also a member of the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB), Organisation internationale de la Francophonie, and the Commonwealth of Nations. It became a member of the United Nations and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in 1978 and of the World Bank and Organization of American States (OAS) in 1979.

Guatemala's major diplomatic interests are regional security and increasingly, regional development and economic integration.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Foreign relations of Guyana</span>

After independence in 1966, Guyana sought an influential role in international affairs, particularly among Third World and non-aligned nations. It served twice on the UN Security Council. Former Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Attorney General Mohamed Shahabuddeen served a 9-year term on the International Court of Justice (1987–96). In June 2023, Guyana was elected as a non-permanent member to the UN Security Council. The country will serve on the council for a period of two years, beginning in January 2024.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Foreign relations of Jamaica</span>

Jamaica has diplomatic relations with many nations and is a member of the United Nations and the Organization of American States. Jamaica chairs the Working Group on smaller Economies.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Foreign relations of Laos</span>

The foreign relations of Laos, internationally designated by its official name as the Lao People's Democratic Republic, after the takeover by the Pathet Lao in December 1975, were characterized by a hostile posture toward the West, with the government of the Lao People's Democratic Republic aligning itself with the Soviet bloc, maintaining close ties with the Soviet Union and depending heavily on the Soviets for most of its foreign assistance. Laos also maintained a "special relationship" with Vietnam and formalized a 1977 treaty of friendship and cooperation that created tensions with China.

Since independence, with Jaja Wachuku as the first Minister for Foreign Affairs and Commonwealth Relations, later called External Affairs, Nigerian foreign policy has been characterised by a focus on Africa as a regional power and by attachment to several fundamental principles: African unity and independence; capability to exercise hegemonic influence in the region: peaceful settlement of disputes; non-alignment and non-intentional interference in the internal affairs of other nations; and regional economic cooperation and development. In carrying out these principles, Nigeria participates in the African Union, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), the Non-Aligned Movement, the Commonwealth of Nations, and the United Nations.

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines maintains close ties to the US, Canada, and the United Kingdom, and cooperates with regional political and economic organizations such as the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) and CARICOM. St. Vincent and the Grenadines is a member of the United Nations, the Commonwealth of Nations, the Organization of American States, and the Association of Caribbean States (ACS). Saint Vincent is also the smallest nation ever to be on the United Nations Security Council.

The foreign relations of South Africa have spanned from the country's time as a dominion of the British Empire to its isolationist policies under apartheid to its position as a responsible international actor taking a key role in Africa, particularly southern Africa. South Africa is a member of the United Nations, the African Union and the Commonwealth of Nations. Considered a possible permanent addition to the United Nations Security Council, South Africa was elected in 2006, 2010 and 2018 by the UN General Assembly to serve on the Security Council. South African President Cyril Ramaphosa was the chair of the African Union from 2020 to 2021, the second time South Africa has chaired the organisation since its formation in 2003.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Foreign relations of Suriname</span>

As part of the foreign relations of Suriname, the country is a participant in numerous international organizations.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Foreign relations of Tajikistan</span>

Foreign relations of Tajikistan are based on a desire to secure foreign investment and promote regional security while ensuring Tajikistan's independence. Sirodjidin Aslov is the current Foreign’s Minister of Tajikistan.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Foreign relations of Tunisia</span>

Former President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali has maintained Tunisia's long-time policy of seeking good relations with the West, while playing an active role in Arab and African regional bodies. President Habib Bourguiba took a nonaligned stance but emphasized close relations with Europe, Pakistan, and the United States.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Foreign relations of Canada</span>

The foreign relations of Canada are Canada's relations with other governments and nations. Canada is recognized as a middle power for its role in global affairs with a tendency to pursue multilateral and international solutions. Canada is known for its strong commitment to international peace and security, as well as being a mediator in conflicts, and for providing aid to developing countries. The "golden age of Canadian diplomacy" refers to a period in Canadian history, typically considered to be the mid-20th century, when Canada experienced a high level of success in its foreign relations and diplomatic efforts.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Foreign relations of Barbados</span>

This article deals with the diplomatic affairs, foreign policy and international relations of Barbados.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Foreign relations of Antigua and Barbuda</span>

Antigua and Barbuda maintains diplomatic relations with the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and the People's Republic of China, as well as with many Latin American countries and neighbouring Eastern Caribbean states. It is a member of the United Nations, the Commonwealth of Nations, the Organization of American States, the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States, the Bolivarian Alliance for the Americas, Petrocaribe and the Eastern Caribbean's Regional Security System (RSS).

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Foreign relations of the Bahamas</span>

The Bahamas has a strong bilateral relationship with the United Kingdom, represented by a High Commissioner in London. The Bahamas also associates closely with other nations of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM).

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Foreign relations of Haiti</span>

Haiti was one of the original members of the League of Nations, and was one of the original members of the United Nations and several of its specialized and related agencies. It is also a founding member of the Organization of American States. Haiti also has diplomatic relations with the Republic of China, commonly known as Taiwan, instead of the People's Republic of China. Taiwan is one of Haiti's major trading partners and the two countries maintain very friendly relations. Haiti has also re-established very warm relations with Cuba in which a major act of bilateral cooperation has resulted in Cuba's large contribution of doctors to the country. The Haitian government has publicly shown admiration to Fidel Castro and his administration.

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