Foreign relations of Dominica
Template:Short description Template:Use dmy dates Template:Use British English Template:Sidebar with collapsible lists 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.
As a member of CARICOM, in July 1994 Dominica 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 personnel to the multinational force, which restored the democratically elected government of Haiti in October 1994.
In May 1997, Prime Minister James joined 14 other Caribbean leaders, and President Clinton, during the first-ever U.S.-regional summit in Bridgetown, Barbados. The summit strengthened the basis for regional cooperation on justice and counternarcotics issues, finance and development, and trade. Dominica previously maintained official relations with the Republic of China (commonly known as "Taiwan") instead of the People's Republic of China, but on 23 March 2004, a joint communique was signed in Beijing, paving the way for diplomatic recognition of the People's Republic. Beijing responded to Dominica's severing relations with the Republic of China by giving them a $12 million aid package, which includes $6 million in budget support for the year 2004 and $1 million annually for six years.
In June 2020, Dominica was one of 53 countries backing the Hong Kong national security law at the United Nations.[1]
Dominica is also a member of the International Criminal Court with a Bilateral Immunity Agreement of protection for the US-military (as covered under Article 98).
International disputes
Dominica claims Venezuelan waters around controlled Isla Aves (Known in Dominica as Bird Rock) located roughly 90 km. west of Dominica.[2]
Diplomatic relations
List of countries which Dominica maintains diplomatic relations with
Bilateral relations
| Country | Formal relations began | Notes |
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| File:Flag of Australia (converted).svg Australia | Template:Dts |
Australia is represented in Dominica through its High Commission in Trinidad and Tobago.[88] |
| File:Flag of Austria.svg Austria | Template:Dts | |
| File:Flag of Azerbaijan.svg Azerbaijan | Template:Dts |
Azerbaijan and Dominica have established diplomatic relations in 2011.[93] Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit made an official visit to Azerbaijan later this year.[94] |
| File:Flag of Belize.svg Belize | Template:Dts |
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| File:Flag of Bulgaria.svg Bulgaria | Template:Dts |
Bulgaria is represented in Dominica through its embassy in Cuba.[97] |
| File:Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Canada | Template:Dts | |
| File:Flag of Colombia.svg Colombia | Template:Dts[100] |
Both countries established diplomatic relations on 9 December 1980. Colombia is represented in Dominica through its embassy in Kingston, Jamaica.[101] |
| File:Flag of Chile.svg Chile | Template:Dts |
Both countries have diplomatic relations. Both countries waived visa for diplomatic passports holders.[102] |
| File:Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg China | Template:Dts[103] |
Diplomatic relations were established on 31 March 2004, when Dominica suspended ties with the Republic of China (Taiwan).[27] |
| File:Flag of Cuba.svg Cuba | Template:Dts |
In December 2005, during the second CARICOM/CUBA summit held in Barbados, heads of CARICOM and Cuba agreed to deepen their ties in the areas of socio-economic and political cooperation in addition to medical care assistance. Since the meeting, Cuba has opened four additional embassies in the Caribbean Community including Dominica.[104] |
| File:Flag of Cyprus.svg Cyprus | Template:Dts[105] |
Both countries are members of the Commonwealth of Nations. A Joint Communiqué on the Establishment of Diplomatic Relations between the Republic of Cyprus and the Commonwealth of Dominica was signed on 13 June 2001 in New York[105] |
| File:Flag of Finland.svg Finland | Template:Dts[106] |
Finland recognised Dominica on 23 February 1979. Diplomatic relations were established on 19 August 2009.[106] |
| File:Flag of France.svg France | Template:Dts[107] |
France is represented in Dominica, through its embassy in Saint Lucia. Dominica and France have signed many bilateral agreements.[108] |
| File:Flag of Germany.svg Germany | Template:Dts |
Both countries have diplomatic relations since 1980.[109] Political and economic relations are friendly but fairly low-key.[110] |
| File:Flag of Greece.svg Greece | Template:Dts[111] |
Diplomatic relations were established on 15 November 2005. Greece is represented in Dominica via parallel accreditation of its embassy in Caracas. Dominica has appointed an ambassador accredited to Greece, based in Roseau, Dominica.[111] |
| File:Flag of Grenada.svg Grenada | Template:Dts |
Both countries are full members of the Commonwealth of Nations, of the Organization of American States and of the Caribbean Community. |
| File:Flag of Guyana.svg Guyana | Template:Dts |
Dominica and Guyana have established diplomatic relations on 3 November 1978.[112] Guyana has a High Commission in Roseau.[113] |
| File:Flag of Honduras (2022-).svg Honduras | Template:Dts |
Both countries established diplomatic relations on 4 June 2014[114] during the General Assembly of the Organization of American States in Asunción. |
| File:Flag of Hungary.svg Hungary | Template:Dts |
Hungary is represented in Dominica by its embassy in Havana, Cuba.[115][116] |
| File:Flag of Iceland.svg Iceland | Template:Dts | |
| File:Flag of Ireland.svg Ireland | Template:Dts |
Ireland is represented in Dominica through its embassy in Havana, Cuba.[119][120] |
| File:Flag of India.svg India | Template:Dts | See Dominica–India relations
Dominica and India established diplomatic relation in 1981.[121] Both countries are members of the Commonwealth of Nations. |
| File:Flag of Indonesia.svg Indonesia | Template:Dts |
Indonesia is represented in Dominica through its embassy in Caracas, Venezuela[122] |
| File:Flag of Israel.svg Israel | Template:Dts |
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| File:Flag of Italy.svg Italy | Template:Dts |
Italy is represented in Dominica by its embassy in Caracas, Venezuela.[125] |
| File:Flag of Japan.svg Japan | Template:Dts[126] |
Diplomatic relations were established in December 1978.[126] Japan is represented in Dominica through its embassy in Trinidad and Tobago .[127] |
| File:Flag of North Korea.svg North Korea | Template:Dts |
Since November 1978, the bilateral relations have been cordial and fruitful.[128] |
| File:Flag of Malaysia.svg Malaysia | Template:Dts |
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| File:Flag of Malta.svg Malta | Template:Dts[131] |
Both countries are members of the Commonwealth of Nations. Diplomatic relations were established on 11 February 2005 in New York.[131] |
| File:Flag of Mexico.svg Mexico | 3 April 1979 | See Dominica–Mexico relations
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| File:Flag of Monaco.svg Monaco | Template:Dts |
Dominica is represented in Monaco through it embassy in Paris, France.[133] |
| File:Flag of the Netherlands.svg Netherlands | Template:Dts |
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| File:Flag of New Zealand.svg New Zealand | Template:Dts |
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| File:Flag of Norway.svg Norway | Template:Dts |
Dominica and Norway established diplomatic relation on 26 March 2001.[138] Both countries have signed an Agreement concerning the exchange of information relating to tax matters[139] which came into force on 1 January 2012[140] |
| File:Flag of Russia.svg Russia | Template:Dts |
Dominica and Russia have established diplomatic relations on 19 May 1995.[141] In April 2018, Dominica has appointed a resident ambassador to the Russia.[142] |
| File:Flag of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.svg Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | Template:Dts |
Both countries are full members of the Commonwealth of Nations, of the Organization of American States and of the Caribbean Community. |
| File:Flag of Slovakia.svg Slovakia | Template:Dts |
Slovakia is represented in Dominica through its embassy in Havana.[143][144] |
| File:Flag of Slovenia.svg Slovenia | Template:Dts |
Dominica is represented in Slovenia through its embassy in London.[145] |
| File:Flag of South Africa.svg South Africa | Template:Dts[146] |
Both countries are members of the Commonwealth of Nations. Diplomatic relations were established on 29 April 1998.[146] |
| File:Flag of South Korea.svg South Korea | Template:Dts |
Since November 1978, the bilateral relations have been cordial and fruitful.[147] |
| File:Flag of Suriname.svg Suriname | Template:Dts |
Both countries are full members of the Organization of American States and of the Caribbean Community. |
| File:Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Switzerland | Template:Dts[148] |
Diplomatic and economic relations between Switzerland and Dominica are of minor importance.[148] |
| File:Flag of Turkey.svg Turkey | 3 Nov. 1978[149] |
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| File:Flag of Ukraine.svg Ukraine | Template:Dts | |
| File:Flag of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom | Template:Dts | See Dominica–United Kingdom relations
Dominica established diplomatic relations with the United Kingdom on 13 December 1978.[8]Script error: No such module "Unsubst".
The UK governed Dominica from 1763 to 1978, when Dominica achieved full independence. Both countries share common membership of the Atlantic Co-operation Pact,[158] Caribbean Development Bank, the Commonwealth, the International Criminal Court, the United Nations, and the World Trade Organization, as well as the CARIFORUM–UK Economic Partnership Agreement.[159] Bilaterally the two countries have a Tax Information Exchange Agreement,[160] and an Investment Agreement.[161] |
| File:Flag of the United States.svg United States | Template:Dts | See Dominica–United States relations
The United States and Dominica have friendly relations. United States supports the Dominican government's efforts to expand its economic base and to provide a higher standard of living for its citizens. U.S. assistance is primarily channeled through multilateral agencies such as the World Bank and the Caribbean Development Bank, as well as through the U.S. Agency for International Development office in Bridgetown, Barbados. |
| File:Flag of Venezuela.svg Venezuela | Template:Dts |
President of Venezuela Hugo Chávez visited Dominica in 2007.[162] Dominica has once claimed the Venezuelan island Isla Aves, but the claim was stopped as Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit has declared that Isla Aves belongs to Venezuela. |
Dominica and the Commonwealth of Nations
The Commonwealth of Dominica has been a member of the Commonwealth of Nations since 1978, when it became an independent from the United Kingdom as a republic in the Commonwealth of Nations.
Dominica's highest court of appeal is the Caribbean Court of Justice, in effect from 6 March 2015. Previously, the nation's ultimate court of appeal was the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council in London.[163]
See also
- West Indies Associated States
- Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States
- List of diplomatic missions in Dominica
- List of diplomatic missions of Dominica
- Dominica–France Maritime Delimitation Agreement
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External links
- The United States Department of State - The Commonwealth of Dominica
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