Foreign relations of Belize

• Both countries established diplomatic relations on 14 May 1997.^[32]
• Belize does not have any representation in South Africa.^[33]
• South Africa is represented in Belize by its High Commission in Kingston, Jamaica.^[34]
• Both countries are full members of the Commonwealth of Nations and the African, Caribbean and Pacific Group of States.

• Both countries established diplomatic relations on 8 January 1992.^[35]
• In 2013 both countries have an agreement on Technical cooperation.^[36]
• Argentina is represented in Belize through its embassy in Mexico City.^[37]

• Belize is accredited to Canada from its embassy in Washington, D.C..
• Canada is accredited to Belize from its embassy in Guatemala City.

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.^[38]

• Both countries are full members of the Association of Caribbean States, the Organization of American States and the United Nations.

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.

• Belize has a high commission in Georgetown.^[39]
• Guyana is accredited to Belize from its Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Georgetown and maintains an honorary consulate in Belize City.^[40][41]

Diplomatic relations between Mexico and Belize were established in 1981.

• Mexico has an embassy in Belmopan.^[42]
• 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.

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.

• Belize has an embassy in Washington, D.C., and a consulate-general in Los Angeles.
• United States has an embassy in Belmopan.

• 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.

• Both countries established diplomatic relations on 25 April 1989.^[2]

See Belize–China relations

In June 2020, Belize openly opposed the Hong Kong national security law^[43]

• 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 Gaza war.^[48]

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.^[49]

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

The two nations have good relations.^[50]

Belize recognizes the Republic of China (ROC, commonly known as Taiwan)^[51] as the sole legitimate government of China. Relations were established between Belize and the ROC in 1989.

• Belize has an embassy in Taipei.
• Taiwan has an embassy in Belize City.

• Turkish Embassy in Port of Spain is accredited to Belize. Turkey has an Honorary Consul in Belize City.^[53][52]
• Belize has an Honorary Consulate in İzmir.^[53]
• Trade volume between the two countries was 13.7 million USD in 2019 (Belize's exports/imports: 3.6/10.1 million USD).^[52]

• Australia is accredited to Belize from its High Commission in Trinidad and Tobago.^[85]
• Both countries are members of the Commonwealth of Nations.

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