Foreign relations of Belize

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.

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:

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

Africa

Country Formal Relations Began Notes
 Botswana 28 February 2008

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

 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.
 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.
 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.
 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.
 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.
 Tunisia

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

Americas

Country Formal Relations Began Notes
 Antigua and Barbuda 4 February 1983
 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]
 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.
 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.
 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.
 Brazil 1 March 1983 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 1 March 1983.[2]
 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.
 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.
 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.
 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.
 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.
 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.

 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.
 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.
 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.
 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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 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.
 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.
 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.
 Mexico 1981 See 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.
 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.
 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.
 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.
 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.
 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.
 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.
 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.
 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.
 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
 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.

 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.
 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

Country Formal Relations Began Notes
 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]

 India See Belize–India relations
  • India has an honorary consulate in Belize City.[42]
  • Belize maintains an honorary consulate in New Delhi.[43]
 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]
 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.
 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.

 South Korea 14 April 1987

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

The two nations have good relations.[51]

 Taiwan 1989 See 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.

 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]
 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

Country Formal Relations Began Notes
 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.
 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]
 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.
 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]
 Denmark 15 November 1991[61]
 Estonia 5 May 1999
  • Both countries established diplomatic relations on 5 May 1999.[64]
  • Estonia has an honorary consulate in Belize.[65]
 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]
 France
  • Both countries established diplomatic relations in November 1981.[2]
  • France is represented in Belize through its embassy in San Salvador, El Salvador.[67]
 Germany 1982
  • Both countries established diplomatic relations in 1982.[68]
  • Germany is represented in Belize through its embassy in Guatemala.[69]
 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]
 Hungary

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

 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.
 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]
 Norway

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

 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.

 Slovakia

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

 Slovenia

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

 Spain 13 January 1989 See Belize–Spain relations

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

 Sweden

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

  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]
 United Kingdom 21 September 1981 See 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

Country Formal Relations Began Notes
 Australia
 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.

See also

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