Foreign relations of Brazil
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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is responsible for managing the foreign relations of Brazil. Brazil has the largest economy in Latin America and is a key political and economic power on the world stage.[1] Brazil's foreign policy reflects its role as a regional power and a potential world power and is designed to help protect the country's national interests, national security, ideological goals, and economic prosperity.
Between World War II and 1990, both democratic and military governments sought to expand Brazil's influence in the world by pursuing a state-led industrial policy and an independent foreign policy. Brazilian foreign policy has recently aimed to strengthen ties with other South American countries, engage in multilateral diplomacy through the United Nations and the Organization of American States, and act at times as a countervailing force to U.S. political and economic influence in Latin America.
Overview
The President has ultimate authority over foreign policy, while Congress is tasked with reviewing and considering all diplomatic nominations and international treaties, as well as legislation relating to Brazilian foreign policy.[2]
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, also known metonymically as Itamaraty, is the government department responsible for advising the President and conducting Brazil's foreign relations with other countries and international bodies. Itamaraty's scope includes political, commercial, economic, financial, cultural and consular relations, areas in which it performs the classical tasks of diplomacy: represent, inform and administer. Foreign policy priorities are established by the President.
Foreign policy
Brazil's foreign policy is a by-product of the country's unique position as a regional power in Latin America, a leader among developing countries, and an emerging world power.[3] Brazilian foreign policy has generally been based on the principles of multilateralism, peaceful dispute settlement, and non-intervention in the affairs of other countries.[4] Brazil engages in multilateral diplomacy through the Organization of American States and the United Nations, and has increased ties with developing countries in Africa and Asia. Brazil is currently commanding a multinational U.N. stabilization force in Haiti, the MINUSTAH. Instead of pursuing unilateral prerogatives, Brazilian foreign policy has tended to emphasize regional integration, first through the Southern Cone Common Market (Mercosul) and now the Union of South American Nations. Brazil is also committed to cooperation with other Portuguese-speaking nations[5] through joint-collaborations with the rest of the Portuguese-speaking world, in several domains which include military cooperation, financial aid, and cultural exchange. This is done in the framework of CPLP,[6] for instance. Lula da Silva visit to Africa in 2003 included State visits to three Portuguese-speaking African nations (Angola, São Tomé and Príncipe, and Mozambique).[7] Finally, Brazil is also strongly committed in the development and restoration of peace in East Timor, where it has a very powerful influence.[8][9]
Brazil's political, business, and military ventures are complemented by the country's trade policy. In Brazil, the Ministry of Foreign Relations continues to dominate trade policy, causing the country's commercial interests to be (at times) subsumed by a larger foreign policy goal, namely, enhancing Brazil's influence in Latin America and the world.[10][11] For example, while concluding meaningful trade agreements with developed countries (such as the United States and the European Union) would probably be beneficial to Brazil's long-term economic self-interest, the Brazilian government has instead prioritized its leadership role within Mercosul and expanded trade ties with countries in Africa, Asia and the Middle East.
Brazil's soft power diplomacy involves institutional strategies such as the formation of diplomatic coalitions to constrain the power of the established great powers.[12] In recent years, it has given high priority in establishing political dialogue with other strategic actors such as India, Russia, China and South Africa through participation in international groupings such as BASIC, IBSA and BRICS. The BRICS states have been amongst the most powerful drivers of incremental change in world diplomacy and they benefit most from the connected global power shifts.[12]
Workers' Party administration: 2003-2016
The Brazilian foreign policy under the Lula da Silva administration (2003–2010) focused on the following directives: to contribute toward the search for greater equilibrium and attenuate unilateralism; to strengthen bilateral and multilateral relations in order to increase the country's weight in political and economic negotiations on an international level; to deepen relations so as to benefit from greater economical, financial, technological and cultural interchange; to avoid agreements that could jeopardize development in the long term.[13]
These directives implied precise emphasis on: the search for political coordination with emerging and developing countries, namely India, South Africa, Russia and China; creation of the Union of South American Nations and its derivative bodies, such as the South American Security Council; strengthening of Mercosul; projection at the Doha Round and WTO; maintenance of relations with developed countries, including the United States; undertaking and narrowing of relations with African countries; campaign for the reform of the United Nations Security Council and for a permanent seat for Brazil; and defense of social objectives allowing for a greater equilibrium between the States and populations.[13]
From 2003 to 2010, Lula embraced China as central to reforming what he considered an unjust global order.[14] Lula stated Brazil's commitment to the One China principle that is the position held by the People's Republic of China and the ruling Chinese Communist Party, saying that the government of the People's Republic of China was the sole legal government representing the whole of China, including Taiwan—as part of China.[15]
Under Lula, Brazil provided money and corporate support to Cuba.[16][17] The state-controlled Brazilian oil company Petrobras studied the possibility of drilling for oil off of Cuba, while the Odebrecht construction firm headed a revamp of the Cuban port of Mariel into the island's main commercial port.[17][18] Brazil's state-run Brazilian Development Bank gave $300 million to Odebrecht to build new roads, rail lines, wharves, and warehouses at Mariel.[17] Brazil also offered Cuba up to $1 billion in credit lines to pay for Brazilian goods and services.[18]
In November 2007, Lula defended Venezuela's president Hugo Chávez as the democratic choice of his people.[19] He said: "There is no risk with Chávez."[19] Expressing his admiration for Chávez, he said "Only thanks to Chávez’s leadership, the people [of Venezuela] have had extraordinary achievements," and that in 2008 that Chávez was "the best president the country has had in 100 years."[20]
The foreign policy of the Rousseff administration (2011–2016) sought to deepen Brazil's regional commercial dominance and diplomacy, expand Brazil's presence in Africa, and play a major role in the G20 on global warming and in other multilateral settings.[21] At the United Nations, Brazil continues to oppose Economic sanctions and foreign military intervention, while seeking to garner support for a permanent seat at the Security Council.[22] Cooperation with other emerging powers remain a top priority in Brazil's global diplomatic strategy. On the recent airstrike resolution supporting military action in Libya, Brazil joined fellow BRICS in the Council and abstained. On the draft resolution condemning violence in Syria, Brazil worked with India and South Africa to try to bridge the Western powers' divide with Russia and China.[23]
Bolsonaro administration, 2019-2022
After Rousseff's impeachment, Brazil started reconnecting with its western allies. In 2019 Jair Bolsonaro succeeded Michel Temer. The new foreign policy focused on a rapprochement with major governments especially the United States and Colombia in the Americas; Israel, Japan and South Korea in Asia; United Kingdom, Italy and Greece in Europe. The Brazil–Portugal relations were also strengthened, and despite disagreements over the crisis in Venezuela, Brazil remained close to the BRICS countries.[24][25]
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During the 2018 presidential campaign, Bolsonaro said he would make considerable changes to Brazil's foreign relations, saying that the "Itamaraty needs to be in service of the values that were always associated with the Brazilian people". He also said that the country should stop "praising dictators" and attacking democracies, such as the United States, Israel and Italy.[26] In early 2018, he affirmed that his "trip to the five democratic countries the United States, Israel, Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan showed who we will be and we would like to join good people". Bolsonaro has shown distrust towards China throughout the presidential campaign claiming they "[want to] buy Brazil",[27][28] although Brazil recorded a US$20 billion trade surplus with China in 2018, and China is only the 13th largest source of foreign direct investment into Brazil.[29] Bolsonaro said he wishes to continue to have business with the Chinese but he also said that Brazil should "make better [economic] deals" with other countries, with no "ideological agenda" behind it.[30] His stance towards China has also been interpreted as an attempt to curry favor from the Trump administration to garner concessions from the US.[29] However, Bolsonaro has mostly changed his position on China after he took office, saying that the two countries were "born to walk together" during his visit to Beijing in October 2019.[31][32] He has also said that Brazil will stay out of the ongoing China-U.S. trade war.[31]
Bolsonaro said that his first international trip as president would be to Israel.[33] Bolsonaro also said that the State of Palestine "is not a country, so there should be no embassy here", adding that "you don't negotiate with terrorists."[33] The announcement was warmly received by the prime minister of Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu, who welcomed Bolsonaro to Israel in March 2019 during the final weeks of a re-election campaign,[34] but was met with condemnation from the Arab League, which warned Bolsonaro it could damage diplomatic ties.[35] "I love Israel," Bolsonaro said in Hebrew at a welcoming ceremony, with Netanyahu at his side, at Tel Aviv's Ben-Gurion airport.[36]
Bolsonaro also praised U.S. President Donald Trump and his foreign policy,[26] and has been called "the tropical Trump".[37] His son Eduardo has indicated that Brazil should distance itself from Iran, sever ties with Nicolás Maduro's government in Venezuela and relocate Brazil's embassy in Israel to Jerusalem.[38] Bolsonaro is widely considered the most pro-American candidate in Brazil since the 1980s. PSL members said that if elected, he would dramatically improve relations between the United States and Brazil.[39] During an October 2017 campaign rally in Miami, he saluted the American flag and led chants of "USA! USA!" to a large crowd.[40] U.S. National Security Advisor John Bolton praised Bolsonaro as a "like-minded" partner and said his victory was a "positive sign" for Latin America.[41]
At the regional level, Bolsonaro praised Argentine President Mauricio Macri for ending the 12-year rule of Néstor and Cristina Fernández de Kirchner, which he saw as similar to Lula and Rousseff. Although he does not have plans to leave the Mercosur, he criticized it for prioritizing ideological issues over economic ones.[42] A staunch anti-communist, Bolsonaro has condemned Cuba's former leader Fidel Castro and the current regime in that island.[43][44]
Bolsonaro praised British Prime Minister Winston Churchill, saying that he had learned from Churchill: "Patriotism, love for your fatherland, respect for your flag – something that has been lost over the last few years here in Brazil ... and governing through example, especially at that difficult moment of the Second World War."[43] Bolsonaro said he's open to the possibility of hosting a U.S. military base in Brazil to counter Russian influence in the region.[45] With the intention to persuade Trump to make Brazil a NATO member in March 2019, Bolsonaro said: "the discussions with the United States will begin in the coming months".[46][47][48][49]
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With formal U.S. support for Brazil's entry to OECD in May 2019, Bolsonaro said, "currently, all 36 members of the organization support the entry of the country, fruit of confidence in the new Brazil being built, more free, open and fair".[50][51][52] In October 2019, on a state visit to China, he announced the end of the need for visas for Chinese and Indian entry into Brazil. Brazil had already removed the need for visas for people from the U.S., Canada, Japan, and Australia.[53]
Lula second presidency, 2023-present
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In May 2022, Lula placed blame for Russia's invasion of Ukraine on Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy, saying "This guy is as responsible as Putin for the war".[54] Lula also repeatedly attacked NATO and the European Union as having caused the war.[55] After Germany appealed to Lula to provide military aid to Ukraine by selling it arms, Lula refused.[56] In December 2023, Lula said that he will invite Vladimir Putin to Brazil.[57] In February 2024, he was visited by Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov.[58]
In November 2023, Lula met in Riyadh with the prime minister and crown prince of Saudi Arabia, Mohammed bin Salman.[59][60][61] They discussed strengthening bilateral relations, and investments in both countries.[60][61] Salman said that a more robust strategic partnership between the two countries would benefit both sides.[60] The $10 billion that the sovereign wealth fund of Saudi Arabia pledged to invest in Brazil was one topic of conversation.[60][61] Lula mentioned Brazil's rapprochement with Arab countries.[60] Salman also discussed Saudi Arabia's entry into BRICS in January 2024.[60] Lula invited Salman to visit Brazil in 2024.[60][62][61]
Regional policy
Over the first decade of the 21st century, Brazil has firmly established itself as a regional power.[63] It has traditionally, if controversially,[64] been a leader in the inter-American community and played an important role in collective security efforts, as well as in economic cooperation in the Western Hemisphere.[65] Brazilian foreign policy supports economic and political integration efforts in order to reinforce long-standing relationships with its neighbors.[63] It is a founding member of the Organization of American States (OAS) and the Inter-American Treaty of Reciprocal Assistance (Rio Treaty).[65] It has given high priority to expanding relations with its South American neighbors and strengthening regional bodies such as the Latin American Integration Association (ALADI), the Union of South American Nations (UNASUR) and Mercosur.[65] Although integration is the primary purpose of these organizations, they also serve as forums in which Brazil can exercise its leadership and develop consensus around its positions on regional and global issues.[63] Most scholars agree that by promoting integration through organizations like Mercosur and UNASUR, Brazil has been able to solidify its role as a regional power.[63] In addition to consolidating its power within South America, Brazil has sought to expand its influence in the broader region by increasing its engagement in the Caribbean and Central America.,[63] although some think this is still a fragile, ongoing process, that can be thwarted by secondary regional powers in South America.
In April 2019 Brazil left Union of South American Nations (Unasur) to become a member of Forum for the Progress and Development of South America (Prosur).[66] In January 2020, Brazil suspended its participation in the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States, (Celac).[67]
Brazil regularly extends export credits and university scholarships to its Latin American neighbors.[68] In recent years, the Brazilian Development Bank (BNDES) has provided US$5 billion worth of loans to countries in the region.[69] Brazil has also increasingly provided Latin American nations with financial aid and technical assistance.[63] Between 2005 and 2009, Cuba, Haiti, and Honduras were the top three recipients of Brazilian assistance, receiving over $50 million annually.[63][70]
In November 2019, Brazil made a historic move to break with the rest of Latin America on the U.S. embargo of Cuba, becoming the first Latin American country in twenty-six years to vote against condemning the U.S.-led embargo of Cuba at the United Nations General Assembly.[71]
United Nations politics
Brazil is a founding member of the United Nations and participates in all of its specialized agencies. It has participated in 33 United Nations peacekeeping missions and contributed with over 27,000 soldiers.[72] Brazil has been a member of the United Nations Security Council ten times, most recently 2010–2011.[73] Along with Japan, Brazil has been elected more times to the Security Council than any other U.N. member state.[72]
Brazil is currently seeking a permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council.[74] It is a member of the G4, an alliance among Brazil, Germany, India, and Japan for the purpose of supporting each other's bids for permanent seats on the Security Council.[74] They propose the Security Council be expanded beyond the current 15 members to include 25 members. The G4 countries argue that a reform would render the body "more representative, legitimate, effective and responsive" to the realities of the international community in the 21st century.[74]
Outstanding international issues
- Two short sections of the border with Uruguay are in dispute - the Arroio Invernada area of the Quaraí River, and the Brazilian Island at the confluence of the Quaraí River and the Uruguay River.[75]
- Brazil declared in 1986 the sector between 28°W to 53°W Brazilian Antarctica (Antártica Brasileira) as its Zone of Interest. It overlaps Argentine and British claims[76]
- In 2004, the country submitted its claims to the United Nations Commission on the Limits of the Continental Shelf (CLCS) to extend its maritime continental margin.[77]
Foreign aid
Overseas aid has become an increasingly important tool for Brazil's foreign policy.[78] Brazil provides aid through the Brazilian Agency of Cooperation (Abbreviation: ABC; Portuguese: Agência Brasileira de Cooperação), in addition to offering scientific, economical, and technical support. More than half of Brazilian aid is provided to Africa, whereas Latin America receives around 20% of Brazilian aid. The share of aid allocated to the Asian continent is small.[79] Within Africa, more than 80% of Brazilian aid is received by Portuguese-speaking countries.[80] Brazil concentrates its aid for Portuguese-speaking countries in the education sector, specially in secondary and post-secondary education, but it is more committed to agricultural development in other countries.[81] Estimated to be around $1 billion annually, Brazil is on par with China and India and ahead of many more traditional donor countries.[78] The aid tends to consist of technical aid and expertise, alongside a quiet non-confrontational diplomacy to development results.[78] Brazil's aid demonstrates a developing pattern of South-South aid, which has been heralded as a 'global model in waiting'.[82] Some studies have suggested that, by giving aid, Brazil could be trying to get access to mineral and energy resources.[83]
Participation in international organizations
ACS(Observer) • ACTO • AfDB • ALECSO(Observer) • BIS • CAF-BDLAC(Associate) • Cairns Group • CAN(Associate) • CDB • CPLP • FAO • G4 • BASIC countries • G8+5 • G15 • G20 • G20+ • G24 • G77 • IADB • IDB • IAEA • IBRD • IBSA •ICAO • ICC • ICRM • IDA • IFAD • IFC • IFRCS • IHO • ILO • IMF • IMO • Inmarsat •INSARAG • Intelsat • Interpol • IOC • IOM • ISO • ITU • LAES • LAIA • Mercosul • MINUSTAH • NAM(Observer) • NSG • OAS • OEI • OPANAL • OPCW • PCA • Rio Group • Rio Treaty • UN • UNASUR • UNCTAD • UNESCO • UNHCR • UNIDO • UNITAR • UNMIL • UNMIS • UNMOVIC • UNOCI • UNTAET • UNWTO • UPU • WCO • WHO • WIPO • WMO • WTO • ZPCAS
Diplomatic relations
Brazil has a large global network of diplomatic missions and diplomatic relations. As of 2019, Brazil's diplomatic network consisted of 194 overseas posts.[84]
Relations with non-UN members or observers:
Kosovo - Brazil does not recognize Kosovo as an independent state and has announced it has no plans to do so without an agreement with Serbia.[85] However, Brazil accepts the Kosovan passport.[86]
Taiwan - Brazil does not recognize the Republic of China as it has recognized the People's Republic of China, although it has non-diplomatic relations and maintains a special office in Taiwan.[87] Brazil also accepts the Taiwan passport.[86]
List
List of countries which Brazil maintains diplomatic relations with:
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|---|---|---|
| # | Country | Date |
| 1 |  Argentina |
5 August 1823[88] |
| 2 |  United States |
26 May 1824[89] |
| 3 |  Portugal |
29 August 1825[90] |
| 4 |  France |
20 October 1825[91] |
| 5 |  United Kingdom |
1825[92] |
| 6 |  Sweden |
5 January 1826[93] |
| — |  Holy See |
23 January 1826[94] |
| 7 |  Netherlands |
12 October 1826[95] |
| 8 |  Peru |
3 February 1827[96] |
| 9 |  Denmark |
26 April 1828[97] |
| 10 |  Russia |
3 October 1828[98] |
| 11 |  Uruguay |
29 September 1829[99] |
| 12 |  Belgium |
27 February 1834[100] |
| 13 |  Mexico |
30 May 1834[101] |
| 14 |  Spain |
6 June 1834[102] |
| 15 |  Chile |
22 April 1836[103] |
| 16 |  Venezuela |
5 August 1843[104] |
| 17 |  Paraguay |
14 September 1844[105] |
| 18 |  Ecuador |
22 November 1844[106][107] |
| 19 |  Switzerland |
31 January 1857[108] |
| 20 |  Italy |
6 February 1857[109] |
| 21 |  Bolivia |
27 March 1867[110] |
| 22 |  Japan |
5 November 1895[111] |
| 23 |  Iran |
17 June 1903[112] |
| 24 |  Panama |
2 March 1904[113] |
| 25 |  Honduras |
16 November 1906[114] |
| 26 |  Guatemala |
22 November 1906[115] |
| 27 |  Nicaragua |
22 November 1906[116] |
| 28 |  Cuba |
13 December 1906[117] |
| 29 |  El Salvador |
1906[118] |
| 30 |  Colombia |
24 April 1907[119] |
| 31 |  Costa Rica |
21 June 1907[120] |
| 32 |  Norway |
11 May 1908[121] |
| 33 |  Luxembourg |
15 April 1911[122] |
| 34 |  Dominican Republic |
19 April 1911[123] |
| 35 |  Greece |
6 June 1911[124] |
| 36 |  Poland |
27 May 1920[125] |
| 37 |  Czech Republic |
June 1920[126] |
| 38 |  Egypt |
27 February 1924[106] |
| 39 |  Austria |
26 May 1925[127] |
| 40 |  Turkey |
8 September 1927[128] |
| 41 |  Hungary |
1927[106] |
| 42 |  Romania |
7 January 1928[129] |
| 43 |  Haiti |
1928[106] |
| 44 |  Finland |
8 April 1929[130] |
| 45 |  Bulgaria |
17 September 1934[131] |
| 46 |  Serbia |
15 June 1938[132] |
| 47 |  Canada |
14 November 1940[133] |
| 48 |  Australia |
7 June 1945[106][134] |
| 49 |  Lebanon |
13 November 1945[135] |
| 50 |  Syria |
13 November 1945[135] |
| 51 |  Philippines |
4 July 1946[136] |
| 52 |  South Africa |
31 January 1948[137] |
| 53 |  India |
6 April 1948[106] |
| 54 |  Ethiopia |
9 January 1951[138] |
| 55 |  Pakistan |
January 1951[139] |
| 56 |  Germany |
10 July 1951[140] |
| — |  Sovereign Military Order of Malta |
6 December 1951[106][141] |
| 57 |  Israel |
8 April 1952[142] |
| 58 |  Iceland |
28 April 1952[143] |
| 59 |  Afghanistan |
1952[106] |
| 60 |  Indonesia |
March 1953[144] |
| 61 |  Jordan |
6 April 1959[145] |
| 62 |  Thailand |
17 April 1959[146] |
| 63 |  Malaysia |
11 August 1959[147] |
| 64 |  Tunisia |
7 October 1959[148] |
| 65 |  South Korea |
31 October 1959[149] |
| 66 |  Morocco |
27 November 1959[150] |
| 67 |  Sri Lanka |
22 January 1960[106] |
| 68 |  Ghana |
2 March 1960[151] |
| 69 |  Albania |
4 April 1961[152] |
| 70 |  Senegal |
26 April 1961[153] |
| 71 |  Benin |
17 May 1961[154] |
| 72 |  Mauritania |
17 May 1961[155] |
| 73 |  Nigeria |
16 August 1961[156] |
| 74 |  Mali |
24 January 1962[157] |
| 75 |  Jamaica |
14 October 1962[158] |
| 76 |  Togo |
26 October 1962[159] |
| 77 |  Algeria |
28 November 1962[160] |
| 78 |  Cyprus |
21 July 1964[161] |
| 79 |  New Zealand |
13 October 1964[162] |
| 80 |  Trinidad and Tobago |
21 January 1965[163] |
| 81 |  Libya |
9 April 1967[164] |
| 82 |  Kenya |
4 July 1967[165] |
| 83 |  Singapore |
2 November 1967[166] |
| 84 |  Iraq |
1 December 1967[106] |
| 85 |  Kuwait |
20 January 1968[167] |
| 86 |  Democratic Republic of the Congo |
21 June 1968[168] |
| 87 |  Guyana |
26 August 1968[169] |
| 88 |  Sudan |
10 October 1968[170] |
| 89 |  Ivory Coast |
31 October 1968[171] |
| 90 |  Saudi Arabia |
23 December 1968[172] |
| 91 |  Uganda |
22 December 1969[173] |
| 92 |  Zambia |
28 December 1969[173] |
| 93 |  Tanzania |
5 January 1970[174] |
| 94 |  Barbados |
26 November 1971[175] |
| 95 |  Bangladesh |
15 May 1972[176] |
| 96 |  Gabon |
11 January 1974[177] |
| 97 |  Qatar |
20 May 1974[106] |
| 98 |  United Arab Emirates |
10 June 1974[106] |
| 99 |  Oman |
3 July 1974[106] |
| 100 |  Mauritius |
9 August 1974[178] |
| 101 |  Sierra Leone |
9 August 1974[179] |
| 102 |  China |
15 August 1974[180] |
| 103 |  Guinea |
4 September 1974[181] |
| 104 |  Guinea-Bissau |
22 November 1974[182] |
| 105 |  Equatorial Guinea |
26 May 1975[183] |
| 106 |  Malta |
23 June 1975[184] |
| 107 |  Ireland |
1 September 1975[185] |
| 108 |  Burkina Faso |
8 October 1975[106] |
| 109 |  Niger |
24 October 1975[186] |
| 110 |  Angola |
12 November 1975[187] |
| 111 |  Mozambique |
15 November 1975[188] |
| 112 |  Cape Verde |
5 December 1975[189] |
| 113 |  Lesotho |
31 December 1975[190] |
| 114 |  São Tomé and Príncipe |
31 December 1975[191] |
| 115 |  Nepal |
7 February 1976[192] |
| 116 |  Bahrain |
23 February 1976[193] |
| 117 |  Suriname |
3 March 1976[194] |
| 118 |  Liberia |
8 June 1976[195] |
| 119 |  Grenada |
19 July 1976[196] |
| 120 |  Cameroon |
1976[197] |
| 121 |  Eswatini |
23 June 1978[198] |
| 122 |  Bahamas |
8 September 1978[199] |
| 123 |  Gambia |
11 May 1979[200] |
| 124 |  Saint Lucia |
21 December 1979[199] |
| 125 |  Burundi |
4 March 1980[201] |
| 126 |  Republic of the Congo |
4 March 1980[199] |
| 127 |  Saint Vincent and the Grenadines |
15 April 1980[202] |
| 128 |  Zimbabwe |
18 April 1980[203] |
| 129 |  Rwanda |
20 January 1981[204] |
| 130 |  Antigua and Barbuda |
2 February 1982[205] |
| 131 |  Myanmar |
1 September 1982[206] |
| 132 |  Belize |
1 March 1983[207] |
| 133 |  Brunei |
8 June 1984[208] |
| 134 |  Saint Kitts and Nevis |
12 March 1985[209] |
| 135 |  Yemen |
7 May 1985[106] |
| 136 |  Botswana |
26 September 1985[199] |
| 137 |  Dominica |
9 April 1986[210] |
| 138 |  Seychelles |
10 November 1986[199] |
| 139 |  Vanuatu |
22 December 1986[199] |
| 140 |  Somalia |
2 February 1987[199] |
| 141 |  Mongolia |
18 June 1987[199] |
| 142 |  Maldives |
27 September 1988[199] |
| 143 |  Papua New Guinea |
27 April 1989[199] |
| 144 |  Vietnam |
8 May 1989[211] |
| 145 |  Namibia |
21 March 1990[212] |
| 146 |  Malawi |
23 August 1990[213] |
| 147 |  Lithuania |
5 November 1991[199] |
| 148 |  Latvia |
7 November 1991[199] |
| 149 |  Estonia |
16 December 1991[199] |
| 150 |  Belarus |
10 February 1992[199] |
| 151 |  Ukraine |
11 February 1992[199] |
| 152 |  Armenia |
17 February 1992[199] |
| 153 |  Slovenia |
21 December 1992[199] |
| 154 |  Croatia |
23 December 1992[199] |
| 155 |  Slovakia |
1 January 1993[214] |
| 156 |  Georgia |
28 April 1993[215] |
| 157 |  Uzbekistan |
30 April 1993[216] |
| 158 |  Kyrgyzstan |
6 August 1993[217] |
| 159 |  Moldova |
11 August 1993[218] |
| 160 |  Kazakhstan |
22 September 1993[219] |
| 161 |  Azerbaijan |
21 October 1993[220][221] |
| 162 |  Liechtenstein |
11 January 1994[222] |
| 163 |  Cambodia |
25 March 1994[199] |
| 164 |  Laos |
13 June 1995[199] |
| 165 |  Bosnia and Herzegovina |
6 December 1995[199] |
| 166 |  Tajikistan |
29 March 1996[223] |
| 167 |  Turkmenistan |
3 April 1996[224] |
| 168 |  Andorra |
9 July 1996[199] |
| 169 |  Madagascar |
7 October 1996[199] |
| 170 |  Chad |
8 October 1996[199] |
| 171 |  Djibouti |
22 October 1996[199] |
| 172 |  Eritrea |
7 November 1996[199] |
| 173 |  North Macedonia |
14 October 1998[225] |
| 174 |  North Korea |
9 March 2001[226] |
| 175 |  Timor-Leste |
20 May 2002[227] |
| 176 |  San Marino |
20 November 2003[228] |
| 177 |  Palau |
31 January 2005[199] |
| 178 |  Samoa |
1 February 2005[199] |
| 179 |  Comoros |
25 March 2005[229] |
| 180 |  Solomon Islands |
2 August 2005[199] |
| 181 |  Nauru |
2 November 2005[199] |
| 182 |  Fiji |
16 February 2006[199] |
| 183 |  Tuvalu |
12 May 2006[199] |
| 184 |  Montenegro |
20 October 2006[230] |
| 185 |  Bhutan |
21 September 2009[229] |
| 186 |  Monaco |
14 April 2010[199] |
| 187 |  Central African Republic |
27 April 2010[199] |
| 188 |  Marshall Islands |
27 July 2010[199] |
| 189 |  Kiribati |
21 September 2010[231] |
| 190 |  Federated States of Micronesia |
25 October 2010[199] |
| 191 |  South Sudan |
9 July 2011[229] |
| — |  State of Palestine |
3 December 2011[232] |
| 192 |  Tonga |
21 December 2011[229] |
| — |  Cook Islands |
21 August 2015[229] |
| — |  Niue |
2 September 2016[229] |
Bilateral relations
Africa
| Country | Formal relations began | Notes |
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| Algeria | 28 November 1962 | See Algeria–Brazil relations
Both countries established diplomatic relations on 28 November 1962[233]
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| Angola | 12 November 1975 | See Angola–Brazil relations
Both countries established diplomatic relations on 12 November 1975[187]
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| Cape Verde | 1975 | See Brazil–Cape Verde relations
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| Chad | 8 October 1996 |
Both countries established diplomatic relations on 8 October 1996. In 2012, Chadian President Idriss Déby Itno paid a visit to Brazil.[234]
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| Democratic Republic of the Congo | 21 June 1968 | See Brazil–Democratic Republic of the Congo relations
Both countries established diplomatic relations on 21 June 1968.[168]
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| Egypt | 27 February 1924 | See Brazil–Egypt relations
Both countries established diplomatic relations on 27 February 1924.[235]
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| Ethiopia | 9 January 1951 | See Brazil–Ethiopia relations
Both countries established diplomatic relations on 9 January 1951 when was accredited first Minister of Ethiopia to Brazil Mr. Blatta Dawit Ogbazgy[236]
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| Guinea-Bissau | 22 November 1974 | See Brazil–Guinea-Bissau relations
Both countries established diplomatic relations on 22 November 1974.[237]
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| Kenya | 4 July 1967 | See Brazil–Kenya relations
Both countries established diplomatic relations on 4 July 1967.[165]
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| Libya | 9 April 1967 | See Brazil–Libya relations
Both countries established diplomatic relations on 9 April 1967.[164] |
| Madagascar | 7 October 1996 | Both countries established diplomatic relations on 7 October 1996.[238]
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| Mozambique | 15 November 1975 | See Brazil–Mozambique relations
Both countries established diplomatic relations on 15 November 1975.[188]
Mozambique is the country that receives the highest amount of Brazilian aid in Africa. Almost 50% of Brazilian aid allocated to the African continent between 1998 and 2010 was allocated to Mozambique.[80] |
| Nigeria | 16 August 1961 | See Brazil–Nigeria relations
Both countries established diplomatic relations on 16 August 1961[239] Bilateral relations between Nigeria and Brazil focus primarily upon trade and culture. The largest country in Latin America by size, and the largest country in Africa by population are remotely bordered across from one another by the Atlantic Ocean. Brazil and Nigeria for centuries, have enjoyed a warmly, friendly, and strong relationship on the basis of culture (many Afro-Brazilians trace their ancestry to Nigeria) and commercial trade. |
| São Tomé and Príncipe | 1975 | See Brazil–São Tomé and Príncipe relations
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| South Africa | 31 January 1948 | See Brazil–South Africa relations
Both countries established diplomatic relations on 31 January 1948[240] Brazil-South Africa relations have traditionally been close. Brazil has provided military assistance to South Africa in the form of warfare training and logistics. Bilateral relations between the countries have recently increased, as a result of Brazil's new South-South foreign policy aimed to strengthen integration between the major powers of the developing world. South Africa is part of the IBSA Dialogue Forum, alongside Brazil and India. |
Americas
| Country | Formal relations began | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Argentina | 5 August 1823 | See Argentina–Brazil relations
Argentina is the first country to recognize Brazil's independence and to establish diplomatic relations with the empire. The Argentine envoy Valentín Gómez presents the Brazilian Foreign Minister with a credential letter signed by Bernardino Rivadavia, with the recognition of Brazil's independence (August 5), and is received by Dom Pedro I (August 11).[241] After democratization, a strong integration and partnership began between the two countries. In 1985 they signed the basis for the MERCOSUL, a Regional Trade Agreement. In the field of science, the two regional giants had been rivals since the 1950s when both governments launched parallel nuclear and space programs, however, several agreements were signed since then such as the creation of the Brazilian–Argentine Agency for Accounting and Control of Nuclear Materials (ABACC) to verify both countries' pledges to use nuclear energy only for peaceful purposes. National spaces agencies CONAE and the AEB had also begun working together since the 1990s. Brazil's decision to prevent a Royal Navy ship docking in Rio de Janeiro was seen as backing Argentina over the Falklands dispute.[242] Also on the military side there has been greater rapprochement. In accordance with the friendship policy, both armies dissolved or moved major units previously located at their common border (for example, Argentine's 7th Jungle and 3rd Motorized Infantry Brigades). Brazilian soldiers are embedded in the Argentine peacekeeping contingent at UNFICYP in Cyprus and they are working together at MINUSTAH in Haiti and, as another example of collaboration, Argentine Navy aircraft routinely operate from the Brazilian Navy carrier NAe São Paulo.
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| Bolivia | See Bolivia–Brazil relations
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| Canada | See Brazil–Canada relations
Brazil-Canada relations have been cordial but relatively limited, although the relationship between the two countries has been gradually evolving over time. | |
| Chile | 22 April 1836 | See Brazil–Chile relations
Both countries established diplomatic relations on 22 April 1836.[244] Chile and Brazil have acted numerous times as mediators in international conflicts, such as in the 1914 diplomatic impasse between the United States and Mexico, avoiding a possible state of war between those two countries. More recently, since the 2004 Haiti rebellion, Chile and Brazil have actively participated in the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti, which is led by the Brazilian Army. They are also two of the three most important economies in South America along with Argentina.
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| Colombia | See Brazil–Colombia relations | |
| Costa Rica | See Brazil–Costa Rica relations
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| Cuba | See Brazil–Cuba relations
Brazilian-Cuban relations were classified as "excellent" in May 2008 following a meeting of foreign ministers.[245] During a January 2008 state visit to Cuba by Brazilian President Lula da Silva, the Brazilian leader expressed desire for his country to be Cuba's "number one partner".[245] Bilateral trade increased by 58% between April 2007 and April 2008.[246] Brazilian-Cuban relations deteriorated greatly during the presidency of Brazilian right-wing president Jair Bolsonaro since 2019.[247] The Mais Médicos (More Doctors) programme was suspended and thousands of Cuban doctors left Brazil.[248] In November 2019, Brazil voted for the first time against an annual United Nations resolution condemning and calling for an end to Washington's economic embargo on Cuba.[249] | |
| Dominica | 9 February 1981 |
Both countries established diplomatic relations on 9 February 1981[250]
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| Guyana | 18 November 1968 | See Brazil–Guyana relations
Both countries established diplomatic relations on 18 November 1968.[251] Brazil–Guyana relations have traditionally been close. Brazil has provided military assistance to Guyana in the form of warfare training and logistics. Bilateral relations between the countries have recently increased, as a result of Brazil's new South-South foreign policy aimed to strengthen South American integration.
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| Haiti | 1928 | See Brazil–Haiti relations
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| Jamaica | 14 October 1962 | See Brazil–Jamaica relations
Both countries established diplomatic relations on 14 October 1962.[252] Both countries are full members of the Group of 15.
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| Mexico | 7 August 1824 | See Brazil–Mexico relations
Brazil and Mexico have the two largest emerging economies in Latin-America and the global stage. Both nations are considered to be regional powers and highly influential within the American continent. Both nations have historically been friendly and they have both participated in and are members of several multilateral organizations such as the G20, Organization of American States, Organization of Ibero-American States, Rio Group and the United Nations. Several high-level diplomatic meeting have been held by presidents of both nations to enhance bilateral relations.
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| Paraguay | See Brazil–Paraguay relations
Paraguay–Brazil relations have improved greatly after Brazilian President Lula's decision in 2009 to triple its payments to Paraguay for energy from a massive hydro-electric dam on their border, ending a long-running dispute. Under the accord, Brazil will pay Paraguay $360m a year for energy from the jointly-operated Itaipu plant. Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva called it a "historic agreement" and the deal slated as a political victory for Paraguayan President Fernando Lugo.[253] In February 2019, Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro praised the late military strongman of Paraguay, Alfredo Stroessner, calling him "a man of vision." Bolsonaro made the comments during a ceremony at the Itaipu hydroelectric dam on the countries' shared border. At his side was his close ally, Paraguayan right-wing President Mario Abdo Benitez.[254]
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| Peru | See Brazil–Peru relations | |
| Suriname | 25 November 1975 | See Brazil–Suriname relations
Both countries established diplomatic relations on 25 November 1975[255]
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| Trinidad and Tobago | 27 July 1965 | See Brazil-Trinidad and Tobago relations
Both countries established diplomatic relations on 27 July 1965[259]
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| United States | 26 May 1824 | See Brazil–United States relations
Both countries established diplomatic relations on 26 May 1824[260] Brazil-United States relations has a long history, characterized by some moments of remarkable convergence of interests but also by sporadic and critical divergences on sensitive international issues.[261] The United States has increasingly regarded Brazil as a significant power, especially in its role as a stabilizing force and skillful interlocutor in Latin America.[262] As a significant political and economic power, Brazil has traditionally preferred to cooperate with the United States on specific issues rather than seeking to develop an all-encompassing, privileged relationship with the United States.[262] In October 2020, Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro said that the Brazil-US relations have elevated to "its best moment ever."[263]
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| Uruguay | 1828 | See Brazil–Uruguay relations
Brazil and Uruguay are neighboring countries that share close historical, cultural and geographical ties. The singularity of the bilateral relationship between the two countries originates from the strong historical connection - marked by important events, such as the establishment of the Colônia do Sacramento in 1680, the annexation by Brazil and the subsequent creation of the Província Cisplatina in 1815, and Uruguay's independence from Brazil in 1828.[264]
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| Venezuela | See Brazil–Venezuela relations
During the Brazilian government of President Jair Bolsonaro since 2019, Brazil has cut off the relations with the current Venezuelan leftwing and disputed government of president Nicolás Maduro. Brazil downgraded its diplomatic relations with the ruling Venezuelan government. Brazil has recognised Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaidó as the legitimate President of Venezuela.[265]
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Asia
| Country | Formal relations began | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Armenia | 17 February 1992 | See Armenia–Brazil relations
Both countries established diplomatic relations on 17 February 1992[266]
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| Azerbaijan | 21 October 1993 | See Azerbaijan–Brazil relations
Both countries established diplomatic relations on 21 October 1993[269] |
| Bangladesh | 8 July 1974 | See Bangladesh-Brazil relations
Both countries established diplomatic relations on 8 July 1974[272] Relations have been good. In 2013, Bangladesh has sought Brazil's support for its candidature at the Human Rights Council in 2015 and non-permanent seat of the UN Security Council for 2016–17 term. In 2014, Brazil assured its support to Bangladesh for the posts of United Nations Human Rights Commission and CEDAW (The Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women). Bangladesh also supported Brazil's candidature for the post of Director General of World Trade Organization.
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| China | 15 August 1974 | See Brazil–China relations
Both countries established diplomatic relations on 15 August 1974[273] |
| Georgia | 28 April 1993 | See Brazil–Georgia relations
Both countries established diplomatic relations on 28 April 1993[274]
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| India | 6 April 1948 | See Brazil–India relations
Both countries established diplomatic relations on 6 April 1948[275] The two countries share similar perceptions on issues of interest to developing countries and have cooperated in the multilateral level on issues such as reform to the UN and the UNSC expansion.[276] |
| Indonesia | March 1953 | See Brazil–Indonesia relations
Both countries established diplomatic relations in March 1953[277] Both are large tropical country endowed with rich natural resources, Brazil and Indonesia possess the largest tropical rain forest of the world that contains the world's richest biodiversity, which gave them a vital role in global environment issues, such as ensuring tropical forests protection. Both countries leading the list of Megadiverse countries with Indonesia second only to Brazil.
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| Iran | See Brazil–Iran relations
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| Iraq | 1 December 1967 | See Brazil–Iraq relations
Both countries established diplomatic relations on 1 December 1967[278]
Both countries are full members of the Group of 77. Brazil was the first Latin American country to reopen its embassy in Iraq since the 1991 Gulf War.[279] |
| Israel | 1949-2-7[280] | See Brazil–Israel relations
Brazil played a large role in the establishment of the State of Israel. Brazil held the Presidency office of the UN General Assembly in 1947, which proclaimed the Partition Plan for Palestine. The Brazilian delegation to the U.N., supported and heavily lobbied for the partition of Palestine toward the creation of the State of Israel. Brazil was also one of the first countries to recognize the State of Israel, on 7 February 1949, less than one year after Israeli Declaration of Independence. For a long time, Brazil and Israel maintained close political, economic and military ties. Several Brazilian elected officials participate in the Israel Allies Caucus,[281] a political advocacy organization that mobilizes pro-Israel parliamentarians in governments worldwide. The two nations enjoy a degree of arms cooperation as Brazil is a key buyer of Israeli weapons and military technology.[282] Also, Brazil is Israel's largest trading partner in Latin America.[283] Brazil has the 9th largest Jewish community in the world, about 107,329 by 2010, according to the IBGE census.[284] The Jewish Confederation of Brazil (CONIB) estimates to more than 120,000.[285] Brazil-Israel relations improved significantly during the presidency of Jair Bolsonaro since 2019. Bolsonaro has expressed his love for Israel several times.[286] He even said to have turned Brazil into Israel's new best friend.[287] Relations cooled after Bolsonaro's administration ended and as a result of the Gaza genocide and its ramifications. On February 17, 2024, the Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva denounced the military operations of Israel while speaking to reporters at the African Union summit in Addis Ababa, comparing the events in Gaza to that of the Holocaust.[288][289] The statement was highly contentious within Israel, receiving strongly-worded statements from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other public figures.[289][290] On February 19, 2024, Brazil then recalled their ambassador to Israel,[288] and summoned the Israeli ambassador for a reprimand,[289][291] following Israel deeming the president of Brazil a persona non grata.[288][289] |
| Japan | 1895 | See Brazil–Japan relations |
| Kazakhstan | 22 September 1993 | See Brazil–Kazakhstan relations
Both countries established diplomatic relations on 22 September 1993[294]
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| Kuwait | 20 January 1968 | Both countries established diplomatic relations on 20 January 1968[295]
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| Lebanon | 13 November 1945 | See Brazil–Lebanon relations
Both countries established diplomatic relations on 13 November 1945[296] |
| Malaysia | 11 August 1959 | See Brazil–Malaysia relations
Both countries established diplomatic relations on 11 August 1959[299]
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| North Korea | 9 March 2001[300] | See Brazil–North Korea relations
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| Pakistan | January 1951 | See Brazil–Pakistan relations
Both countries established diplomatic relations in January 1951[139] Brazil-Pakistan relations are characterized as friendly and cooperative. In 2008, Brazil approved the sale of 100 MAR-1 anti-radiation missiles to Pakistan despite India's pressure on Brazil to avoid doing so.[301]
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| Palestine | See Brazil–Palestine relations
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| Philippines | See Brazil–Philippines relations
In June 2009, Brazil and the Philippines made their pledges as they signed mutual cooperation agreements in the fields of bio-energy and agriculture.[302] The two countries committed themselves to take the necessary steps to implement the signed Memorandum of Understanding on Cooperation in Agriculture and the Memorandum of Understanding on Bioenergy Cooperation.[303] The Philippines and Brazil signed six memoranda of understanding and agreements on the development and production of renewable energy, and agriculture cooperation.[304] It intends to "facilitate technical cooperation... on the production and use of biofuels, particularly ethanol, and promote the expansion of bilateral trade and investment in biofuel,"[305]
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| Qatar | 20 May 1974 | See Brazil–Qatar relations
Both countries established diplomatic relations on 20 May 1974[306] |
| Saudi Arabia | See Brazil–Saudi Arabia relations
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| Singapore | 2 November 1967 | See Brazil–Singapore relations
Both countries established diplomatic relations on 2 November 1967[309]
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| South Korea | 31 October 1959 | See Brazil–South Korea relations
Both countries established diplomatic relations on 31 October 1959[149] |
| Syria | 13 November 1945 | See Brazil–Syria relations
Both countries established diplomatic relations on 13 November 1945[312] |
 Taiwan | See Brazil–Taiwan relations
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| Thailand | 17 April 1959 | See Brazil–Thailand relations
Both countries established diplomatic relations on 17 April 1959[315]
Brazil is the main trading partner of Thailand in Latin America.[316] |
| Timor-Leste | See Brazil–Timor-Leste relations
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| Turkey | 1927[317] | See Brazil–Turkey relations
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| United Arab Emirates |
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| Vietnam | 8 May 1989 |
Both countries established diplomatic relations on 8 May 1989[318] The Brazilian Embassy in Hanoi was opened in 1994, being the first Latin American country to open an embassy in Hanoi. Vietnamese Presidents Lê Đức Anh and Trần Đức Lương have visited Brazil in October 1995 and November 2004, respectively.[319]
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Europe
| Country | Formal relations began | Notes |
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| Albania | 4 April 1961 | See Albania–Brazil relations
Both countries established diplomatic relations on 4 April 1961[152]
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| Andorra | 9 July 1996 | Both countries established diplomatic relations on 9 July 1996[320]
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| Austria | See Austria–Brazil relations
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| Bulgaria | 12 June 1934 | See Brazil–Bulgaria relations
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| Croatia | 23 December 1992 |
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| Czech Republic | 1918 | See Brazil–Czech Republic relations
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| Denmark | See Brazil–Denmark relations
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| Estonia | 16 December 1991 | Both countries established diplomatic relations on 16 December 1991[321]
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| Finland | 8 April 1929 | See Brazil–Finland relations
Both countries established diplomatic relations on 8 April 1929[322] Brazil recognised the independence of Finland on December 26, 1919.
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| France | 25 October 1825 | See Brazil–France relations
Both countries established diplomatic relations on 25 October 1825 when France recognized independent of Brazil[323] France has recognized Brazil as its special partner in South America and as a global player in international affairs. The two countries are committed to strengthening their bilateral cooperation in the areas for which working groups have been created: nuclear power, renewable energies, defence technologies, technological innovation, joint cooperation in African countries and space technologies, medicines and the environment.[324] Recently, France announced its support to the Brazilian bid for a permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council.[324]
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| Germany | See Brazil–Germany relations | |
| Greece | See Brazil–Greece relations
The countries have enjoyed "Bilateral relations [that] have always been good and are progressing smoothly," according to the Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs.[325]
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| Holy See | See Brazil–Holy See relations
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| Hungary | 1927 | See Brazil–Hungary relations |
| Iceland | 1952 |
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| Ireland | 1 September 1975 | See Brazil–Ireland relations
Both countries established diplomatic relations on 1 September 1975[185]
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| Italy | 1834 | See Brazil–Italy relations
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| Latvia | 7 November 1991 | Both countries established diplomatic relations on 7 November 1991[334]
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| Lithuania | 5 November 1991 | See Brazil–Lithuania relations
Both countries established diplomatic relations on 5 November 1991[335]
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| Luxembourg |
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| Montenegro |
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| Netherlands | See Brazil–Netherlands relations | |
| Norway | 11 May 1908 | See Brazil–Norway relations
Both countries established diplomatic relations on 11 May 1908[341]
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| Poland | 27 May 1920 | See Brazil–Poland relations
Both countries established diplomatic relations on 27 May 1920[342] |
| Portugal | 29 August 1825 | See Brazil–Portugal relations
Both countries established diplomatic relations on 29 August 1825[343] Portugal and Brazil have countless bilateral agreements in areas such as culture, language, R&D, immigration, defence, tourism, economy, environment, among others.[344][345] Portugal and Brazil hold regular Summits to discuss bilateral and multilateral agreements and current topics (last one in Bahia in 2008, before that one in Porto in 2005).[346] One rather controversial topic was the spelling reform that aims at homogenising spelling in lusophone countries. Both countries share a common heritage and are committed in its preservation, be it through bilateral agreements or involving other nations, such as in the framework of CPLP.[347] Both countries lobby within the UN to upgrade Portuguese to a working language in that Organisation.[348] Portugal has also lobbied for Brazil to become a permanent member of the UN Security Council.[349] Finally, Portugal hosted the 1st EU-Brazil summit, in 2007.
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| Romania | 1928 | See Brazil–Romania relations
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| Russia | October 3, 1828 | See Brazil–Russia relations
Brazil–Russia relations have seen a significant improvement in recent years, characterized by an increasing commercial trade and cooperation in military and technology segments. Today, Brazil shares an important alliance with the Russian Federation, with partnerships in areas such as space and military technologies, and telecommunications.
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| San Marino |
1 April 2002 | Both countries established diplomatic relations on 1 April 2002[350]
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| Serbia | 15 June 1938 | See Brazil–Serbia relations
Both countries established diplomatic relations on 15 June 1938[351]
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| Spain | 1834 | See Brazil–Spain relations |
| Sweden | 1826 | See Brazil–Sweden relations
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| Switzerland | ||
| Ukraine | 11 February 1992 | See Brazil–Ukraine relations
Both countries established diplomatic relations on 11 February 1992[352]
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| United Kingdom | 18 October 1825 | See Brazil–United Kingdom relations
Both countries established diplomatic relations on 18 October 1825 when United Kingdom recognized independent of Brazil[353][better source needed]
Both countries share common membership of the Atlantic co-operation pact,[357] the G20, the International Criminal Court, and the World Trade Organization. |
Oceania
| Country | Formal relations began | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | See Australia–Brazil relations | |
| Fiji | 16 February 2006 | Both countries established diplomatic relations on 16 February 2006[358]
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| New Zealand | 4 March 1964 | See Brazil–New Zealand relations
Both countries established diplomatic relations on 4 March 1964[359]
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See also
- Brazil and the European Union
- Brazil–Nicaragua relations
- Brazil and the United Nations
- Brazil and weapons of mass destruction
- Brazilian Antarctica
- List of diplomatic missions in Brazil
- List of diplomatic missions of Brazil
- Mercosul
- Ministry of Foreign Relations of Brazil
- Union of South American Nations
- Visa requirements for Brazilian citizens