Foreign relations of Equatorial Guinea

Template:Short description Template:Sidebar with collapsible lists The government's official policy is one of nonalignment. In its search for assistance to meet the goal of national reconstruction, the government of Equatorial Guinea has established diplomatic relations with numerous European and Third World countries. Having achieved independence under UN sponsorship, Equatorial Guinea feels a special kinship with that organization. It became the 126th UN member on November 12, 1968. Equatorial Guinea served as a non-permanent member on the United Nations Security Council from 2017 to 2019.

Diplomatic relations

List of countries which Equatorial Guinea maintains diplomatic relations with:

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#	Country	Date
1	Spain	Template:Dts
2	Egypt	Template:Dts
3	Cameroon	Template:Dts
4	Switzerland	Template:Dts
5	Japan	Template:Dts
6	United States	Template:Dts
7	Philippines	Template:Dts
8	Russia	Template:Dts
9	Gabon	Template:Dts
10	India	Template:Dts
11	Israel	Template:Dts
12	United Kingdom	Template:Dts
13	Nigeria	Template:Dts
14	North Korea	Template:Dts
15	France	Template:Dts
16	Netherlands	Template:Dts
17	Sweden	Template:Dts
18	Hungary	Template:Dts
19	Serbia	Template:Dts
20	Czech Republic	Template:Dts
21	China	Template:Dts
22	Ethiopia	Template:Dts
23	Ghana	Template:Dts
24	Republic of the Congo	Template:Dts
25	Bulgaria	Template:Dts
26	Chile	Template:Dts
27	Romania	Template:Dts
28	Vietnam	Template:Dts
29	Albania	Template:Dts
30	Cuba	Template:Dts
31	Tunisia	Template:Dts
32	Argentina	Template:Dts
33	Central African Republic	Template:Dts
34	Brazil	Template:Dts
35	Mexico	Template:Dts
36	Cape Verde	Template:Dts
37	Austria	Template:Dts
38	Portugal	Template:Dts
39	Guinea	Template:Dts
40	Algeria	Template:Dts
41	Poland	Template:Dts
42	South Korea	Template:Dts
43	Morocco	Template:Dts
44	Canada	Template:Dts
45	Ecuador	Template:Dts
46	Turkey	Template:Dts
47	Liberia	Template:Dts
48	Benin	Template:Dts
49	Peru	Template:Dts
50	Costa Rica	Template:Dts
51	Colombia	Template:Dts
52	Venezuela	Template:Dts
53	Panama	Template:Dts
54	Uruguay	Template:Dts
—	Holy See	Template:Dts
55	São Tomé and Príncipe	Template:Dts
56	Angola	Template:Dts
57	Sierra Leone	Template:Dts
58	Nicaragua	Template:Dts
59	Italy	Template:DTS
60	Bolivia	Template:Dts
61	Kuwait	Template:Dts
62	Pakistan	Template:Dts
63	Thailand	Template:Dts
64	Ukraine	Template:Dts
65	Armenia	Template:Dts
66	Belarus	Template:Dts
67	Turkmenistan	Template:Dts
68	Seychelles	Template:Dts
69	South Africa	Template:Dts
70	Mali	Template:Dts
71	Burkina Faso	Template:Dts
—	Sovereign Military Order of Malta	Template:Dts
72	Luxembourg	Template:Dts
73	Slovakia	Template:Dts
74	Iran	Template:Dts
75	Dominican Republic	Template:Dts
76	Libya	Template:Dts
77	Malaysia	Template:Dts
78	Template:Country data North Macedonia	Template:Dts
79	Mauritius	Template:Dts
80	Zimbabwe	Template:Dts
81	Iceland	Template:Dts
82	Azerbaijan	Template:Dts
83	Paraguay	Template:Dts
84	Guatemala	Template:Dts
85	Botswana	Template:Dts
86	Norway	Template:Dts
87	Croatia	Template:Dts
88	Estonia	Template:Dts
89	Cyprus	Template:Dts
90	Finland	Template:Dts
91	Haiti	Template:Dts
—	Template:Country data State of Palestine	Template:Dts
92	Latvia	Template:Dts
93	Lebanon	Template:Dts
94	Monaco	Template:Dts
95	Australia	Template:Dts
96	Bosnia and Herzegovina	Template:Dts
97	Slovenia	Template:Dts
98	Template:Country data Georgia	Template:Dts
99	Cambodia	Template:Dts
100	Rwanda	Template:Dts
101	Ivory Coast	Template:Dts
102	Germany	Template:Dts
103	Mozambique	Template:Dts
104	Namibia	Template:Dts
105	Fiji	Template:Dts
106	Saudi Arabia	Template:Dts
107	Suriname	Template:Dts
108	Burundi	Template:Dts
109	Comoros	Template:Dts
110	Mauritania	Template:Dts
111	Mongolia	Template:Dts
112	Denmark	Template:Dts
113	Timor-Leste	Template:Dts
114	Eswatini	Template:Dts
115	Jamaica	Template:Dts
116	South Sudan	Template:Dts
117	Indonesia	Template:Dts
118	Togo	Template:Dts
119	Sudan	Template:Dts
120	Kazakhstan	Template:Dts
121	Uganda	Template:Dts
122	Singapore	Template:Dts
123	Zambia	Template:Dts
124	Maldives	Template:Dts
125	Tajikistan	Template:Dts
126	Djibouti	Template:Dts
127	Guinea-Bissau	Template:Dts
128	Liechtenstein	Template:Dts
129	Nepal	Template:Dts
130	United Arab Emirates	Template:Dts
131	Honduras	Template:Dts
132	Qatar	Template:Dts
133	Bangladesh	Template:Dts
134	Gambia	Template:Dts
135	El Salvador	Template:Dts
136	Saint Kitts and Nevis	Template:Dts
137	Oman	Template:Dts
138	Bahrain	Template:Dts
139	Jordan	Template:Dts
140	Tanzania	Template:Dts
141	Belgium	Unknown
142	Chad	Unknown
143	Democratic Republic of the Congo	Unknown
144	Greece	Unknown
145	Iraq	Unknown
146	Kenya	Unknown
147	Niger	Unknown
148	Senegal	Unknown

Bilateral relations

Africa

Country	Formal relations established	Notes
Angola		Angola has an embassy in Malabo. Equatorial Guinea has an embassy in Luanda.
Cameroon	27 October 1968	Both countries established diplomatic relations on 27 October 1968 Equatorial Guinea has cordial relations with neighbouring Cameroon, although there was criticism in Cameroon in 2000 about perceived mistreatment of Cameroonians working in Equatorial Guinea. Cameroon and Equatorial Guinea have an unresolved maritime border dispute. The majority Fang ethnic group of mainland Equatorial Guinea extends both north and south into the forests of Cameroon and Gabon. Cameroon exports some food products to Equatorial Guinea and imports oil from Equatorial Guinea for its refinery at nearby Limbe. In December 2008, Equatorial Guinea security forces killed a Cameroonian fisherman and abducted two immigrants, Cameroon closed its border in response. Cameroon has an embassy in Malabo and a consulate in Bata. Equatorial Guinea has an embassy in Yaoundé and a consulates-general in Ebolowa and Douala.
Chad		Chad has an embassy in Malabo. Equatorial Guinea has an embassy in N'Djamena.
Congo-Brazzaville	12 July 1971	Both countries established diplomatic relations on 12 July 1971 when first Ambassador of Equatorial Guinea to People's Republic of the Congo Mr. Clemente Aqueda presented his cedentials to President Ngouabi Congo-Brazzavile has an embassy in Malabo. Equatorial Guinea has an embassy in Brazzaville.
Egypt	15 April 1969	Egypt has an embassy in Malabo. Equatorial Guinea has an embassy in Cairo.
Gabon	1968	Both countries established diplomatic relations in 1968 Gabon has an embassy in Malabo. Equatorial Guinea has an embassy in Libreville and a consulate-general in Oyem.
Ghana	1968	Equatorial Guinea has an embassy in Accra. Ghana has an embassy in Malabo.
Morocco	1978	Both countries established diplomatic relations in 1978 Equatorial Guinea has an embassy in Rabat. Morocco has an embassy in Malabo.
Nigeria	25 January 1969	Both countries established diplomatic relations on 25 January 1969 Equatorial Guinea has warmer relations with Nigeria, and the Nigerian President made an official visit to Malabo in 2001. The two countries have delineated their offshore borders, which will facilitate development of nearby gas fields. In addition, many Nigerians work in Equatorial Guinea, as do immigrants from Cameroon and some West African states. Equatorial Guinea has an embassy in Abuja and consulates-general in Calabar and Lagos. Nigeria has an embassy in Malabo and a consulate in Bata.
São Tomé and Príncipe		Equatorial Guinea has an embassy in São Tomé. São Tomé and Príncipe has an embassy in Malabo.
South Africa	5 May 1993	Both countries established diplomatic relations on 5 May 1993 Equatorial Guinea has an embassy in Pretoria. South Africa has an embassy in Malabo.

Americas

Country	Formal relations established	Notes
Argentina	26 April 1974	Both countries established diplomatic relations on 26 April 1974. Argentina is accredited to Equatorial Guinea from its embassy in Abuja, Nigeria. Equatorial Guinea is accredited to Argentina from its embassy in Brasília, Brazil.
Brazil	26 May 1975	Both countries established diplomatic relations on 26 May 1975 Brazil has an embassy in Malabo. Equatorial Guinea has an embassy in Brasília.
Canada	20 August 1980	Both countries established diplomatic relations on 20 August 1980 Canada is accredited to Equatorial Guinea from its high commission in Abuja, Nigeria. Equatorial Guinea is accredited to Canada from its Permanent Mission to the United Nations in New York City.
Chile	9 November 1971	Both countries established diplomatic relations on 9 November 1971 Chile is accredited to Equatorial Guinea from its Permanent Mission to the United Nations in New York City. Equatorial Guinea is accredited to Chile from its embassy in Brasília, Brazil.
Colombia	6 May 1981	Both countries established diplomatic relations on 6 May 1981 Colombia is accredited to Equatorial Guinea from its embassy in Accra, Ghana. Equatorial Guinea is accredited to Colombia from its embassy in Brasília, Brazil.
Cuba	27 December 1972	Both countries established diplomatic relations on 27 December 1972 Cuba has an embassy in Malabo. Equatorial Guinea has an embassy in Havana.
Mexico	26 September 1975	See Equatorial Guinea–Mexico relations Both countries established diplomatic relations on 26 September 1975 Equatorial Guinea is accredited to Mexico from its embassy in Washington, D.C., United States. Mexico is accredited to Equatorial Guinea from its embassy in Abuja, Nigeria.
United States	21 November 1968	See Equatorial Guinea–United States relations Both countries established diplomatic relations on 21 November 1968, diplomatic relations suspension from 14 March 1976 to 19 December 1979. File:Embassy of Equatorial Guinea - Washington, D.C.jpg Embassy of Equatorial Guinea in Washington, D.C. In 1995, the United States closed its embassy, ostensibly for budget reasons, though the ambassador of the time had been accused of witchcraft, and had criticised the human rights situation. In 1996, offshore oil began flowing, and, with several US oil companies present in the country, the US reopened the embassy in October 2003. The US has sought to encourage the progress of human rights to the country by addressing its concerns directly to the government, as well as holding seminars for better police conduct and judicial conferences with US judges to improve the rule of law. The US State Department on relations between United States and Equatorial Guinea remarks:"Equatorial Guinea’s hydrocarbon riches dwarf all other economic activity; the country’s oil reserves are located mainly in the Gulf of Guinea. U.S. oil companies are one of Equatorial Guinea’s largest investors, and they have a lead role in oil and gas exploration and extraction. Equatorial Guinea’s exports to the U.S. are dominated by petroleum products. In an effort to attract increased U.S. investment, U.S. passport-holders are entitled to visa-free entry. Imports from the U.S. include machinery, iron and steel products, optic and medical instruments, and inorganic chemical and rare earth minerals. The U.S. is following closely Equatorial Guinea’s discussions with The International Monetary Fund on a possible program aiming to reduce the fiscal deficit, increase non-oil revenue, address public financial management weaknesses (while protecting social spending), and improve governance and transparency in public administration and the hydrocarbon sector." Equatorial Guinea has an embassy in Washington, D.C., and a consulate-general in Houston. United States has an embassy in Malabo.
Venezuela	7 May 1981	See Equatorial Guinea–Venezuela relations Both countries established diplomatic relations on 7 May 1981 Equatorial Guinea has an embassy in Caracas. Venezuela has an embassy in Malabo.

Asia

Country	Formal relations established	Notes
China	15 October 1970	See China–Equatorial Guinea relations The People's Republic of China and the Republic of Equatorial Guinea established diplomatic relations on October 15, 1970. China has an embassy in Malabo and a consulate-general in Bata. Equatorial Guinea has an embassy in Beijing.
India	1968	See Equatorial Guinea–India relations Equatorial Guinea has an embassy in New Delhi. India has an embassy in Malabo.
Israel	1968	Equatorial Guinea has an embassy in Tel Aviv. Israel is accredited to Equatorial Guinea from its embassy in Yaoundé, Cameroon.
Japan	20 October 1980	Both countries established diplomatic relations on 20 October 1980 Equatorial Guinea is accredited to Japan from its embassy in Beijing, China. Japan is accredited to Equatorial Guinea from its embassy in Libreville, Gabon.
North Korea	30 January 1969	See Equatorial Guinea–North Korea relations Both countries established diplomatic relations on 30 January 1969 Equatorial Guinea is accredited to North Korea from its embassy in Beijing, China. North Korea has an embassy in Malabo.
South Korea	14 September 1979	Both countries established diplomatic relations on 14 September 1979 Equatorial Guinea is accredited to South Korea from its embassy in Beijing, China. South Korea is accredited to Equatorial Guinea from its embassy in Libreville, Gabon.
Turkey	16 September 1980	See Equatorial Guinea–Turkey relations Both countries established diplomatic relations on 16 September 1980 Equatorial Guinea has an embassy in Ankara. Turkey has an embassy in Malabo. Trade volume between the two countries was US$23.8 million in 2019 (Guinean exports/imports: 3.6/20.2 million USD). There are direct flights from Istanbul to Malabo since 7 February 2020.

Europe

Country	Formal relations established	Notes
Belgium		Belgium is accredited to Equatorial Guinea from its embassy in Kinshasa, DR Congo. Equatorial Guinea has an embassy in Brussels.
France	10 July 1969	Both countries established diplomatic relations on 10 July 1969 Equatorial Guinea is member of the Central African Economic and Monetary Union (CEMAC), which includes Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Congo, and Gabon. It also is a member of the Franc zone. Parallel to the Equatoguinean rapprochement with its Francophone neighbors, France's role has significantly increased following Equatorial Guinea's entry into the CFA Franc Zone and the BEAC. French technical advisers work in the finance and planning ministries, and agreements have been signed for infrastructure development projects. Equatorial Guinea has an embassy in Paris. France has an embassy in Malabo.
Germany	7 June 1969	See Equatorial Guinea–Germany relations Both countries established diplomatic relations on 7 June 1969 Equatorial Guinea has an embassy in Berlin. Germany has an embassy in Malabo.
Poland	29 May 1979	Both countries established diplomatic relations on 29 May 1979 Equatorial Guinea is accredited to Poland from its embassy in Berlin, Germany. Poland is accredited to Equatorial Guinea from its embassy in Abuja, Nigeria.
Portugal	9 May 1977	Both countries established diplomatic relations on 9 May 1977 Equatorial Guinea has an embassy in Lisbon. Portugal has an embassy in Malabo.
Russia	7 December 1968	See Equatorial Guinea–Russia relations Both countries established diplomatic relations on 7 December 1968 Equatorial Guinea has an embassy in Moscow. Russia is accredited to Equatorial Guinea from its embassy in Yaoundé, Cameroon.
Spain	12 October 1968	See Equatorial Guinea–Spain relations Both countries established diplomatic relations on 12 October 1968 A transitional agreement, signed in October 1968, implemented a Spanish preindependence decision to assist Equatorial Guinea and provided for the temporary maintenance of Spanish military forces there. A dispute with President Francisco Macías Nguema in 1969 led to a request that all Spanish troops immediately depart, and many civilians left at the same time. Diplomatic relations between the two countries were never broken but were suspended by Spain in March 1977 in the wake of renewed disputes. After Macías' fall in 1979, President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo asked for Spanish assistance, and since then, Spain has regained influence in Equatorial Guinea's diplomatic relations. The two countries signed permanent agreements for economic and technical cooperation, private concessions, and trade relations. President Obiang made an official visit to Madrid in March 2001, and senior Spanish Foreign Ministry officials visited Malabo during 2001 as well. Spain maintained a bilateral assistance program in Equatorial Guinea. Some Equato-Guinean opposition elements are based in Spain to the annoyance of the government in Malabo. Equatorial Guinea has an embassy in Madrid and a consulate in Las Palmas. Spain has an embassy in Malabo and a consulate-general in Bata.
United Kingdom	20 June 1969	Foreign relations of the United Kingdom The UK established diplomatic relations with the United Kingdom on 20 June 1969. Equatorial Guinea does not maintain an embassy in the United Kingdom; the Equatoguinean government closed its embassy in London. The United Kingdom is not accredited to Equatorial Guinea through an embassy; the UK develops relations through its high commission in Yaoundé, Cameroon. Both countries share common membership of the Atlantic Co-operation Pact.

See also

• List of diplomatic missions in Equatorial Guinea
• List of diplomatic missions of Equatorial Guinea

External links

• Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Equatorial Guinea
• Embassy of Equatorial Guinea in London, United Kingdom
• United States Embassy in Malabo
• Honorary Consul of Equatorial Guinea and Investment Opportunities in Bucharest, Romania (Spanish)
• Curriculum Vitae of Equatorial Guinea Foreign Minister H.E. Don Pastor Micha Ondo Bile (Spanish)