Foreign relations of the Republic of the Congo

For the two decades preceding the Republic of the Congo's 1991 National Conference, the country was firmly in the socialist camp, allied principally with the Soviet Union and other Eastern bloc nations. Educational, economic, and foreign aid links between Congo and its Eastern bloc allies were extensive, with the Congolese military and security forces receiving significant Soviet, East German, and Cuban assistance.

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After the worldwide dissolution of the Soviet Union and Congo's adoption of multi-party democracy in 1991, Congo's bilateral relations with its former socialist allies have become relatively less important. France is now by far Congo's principal external partner, contributing significant amounts of economic assistance, while playing a highly influential role.

Congo-Brazzaville is also a member of the International Criminal Court with a Bilateral Immunity Agreement of protection for the US-military.

Membership in international organizations includes the United Nations, Organisation of African Unity, African Development Bank, General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT), Economic Commission for Central African States, Central African Customs and Economic Union, International Coffee Organization, Union of Central African States, INTELSAT, International Criminal Police Organization - Interpol, Non-Aligned Movement, and Group of 77.

Disputes - international: most of the Congo River boundary with the Democratic Republic of the Congo is indefinite (no agreement has been reached on the division of the river or its islands, except in the Pool Malebo (Stanley Pool) area.

Bilateral relations
Country Formal relations began Notes
 Andorra 24 February 2022 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 24 February 2022[1]
 Argentina 2 January 1980 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 2 November 1980[2]
 Armenia15 March 2007

Both countries established diplomatic relations on 15 March 2007[3]

 Australia 7 May 2009 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 7 May 2009[4]
 Bosnia and Herzegovina 23 February 2011 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 23 February 2011[5]
 Brazil 4 March 1980 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 4 March 1980[6]
 Brunei Darussalam 15 May 2000 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 15 May 2000[7]
 CanadaFebruary 1962Both countries established diplomatic relations in February 1962[8]
  • Canada is accredited to the Republic of the Congo from its embassy in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo.[9]
  • Republic of the Congo is accredited to Canada from its embassy in Washington, D.C., United States.[10]
 China22 February 1964See China-Republic of the Congo relations

On February 22, 1964, China established diplomatic relations with the Republic of Congo.[11]

 Colombia 1 July 1999 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 1 July 1999[12]
 Costa Rica 4 September 2007 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 4 September 2007[13]
 Cuba 10 May 1964 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 10 May 1964[14]
 Egypt 28 July 1964 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 28 July 1964[15]
 Fiji 11 May 2011 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 11 May 2011[16]
 Finland22 March 1967Both countries established diplomatic relations on 22 March 1967[17]

See Finland-Republic of the Congo relations

 France16 August 1960Both countries established diplomatic relations on 16 August 1960[18]
  • Republic of the Congo has an embassy in Paris.
  • France has an embassy in Brazzaville and a consulate-general in Pointe-Noire.[19]
 Georgia 3 March 2011 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 3 March 2011[20]
 Germany 15 August 1960 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 15 August 1960[21]
 Grenada 1 September 1983 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 1 September 1983[22]
 Iceland 15 December 2004 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 15 December 2004[23]
 IndiaSee Republic of Congo–India relations
 Kazakhstan 21 September 1999 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 21 September 1999[26]
 Kuwait 31 October 2000 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 31 October 2000[27]
 Latvia 26 September 2013 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 26 September 2013[28]
 Lebanon 12 April 2001 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 12 April 2001[29]
 Libya 7 April 1973 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 7 April 1973[30]
 Lithuania 5 December 2005 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 5 December 2005[31]
 Maldives 20 April 2018 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 20 April 2018[32]
 Malta 14 February 2011 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 14 February 2011[33]
 Mauritius 6 July 2011 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 6 July 2011[34]
 Mexico1990Both countries estabblished diplomatic relations in 1990
  • Republic of the Congo is accredited to Mexico from its embassy in Washington, D.C., United States.[10]
  • Mexico is accredited to the Republic of the Congo from its embassy in Abuja, Nigeria[35]
 Montenegro 1 February 2011 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 1 February 2011[36]
 Namibia23 March 1990Both countries established diplomatic relations on 23 March 1990[37]
  • Congo has an embassy in Windhoek.
  • Namibia has an embassy in Brazzaville.
 Philippines 19 January 2000 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 19 January 2000[38]
 Poland19 December 1972Both countries established diplomatic relations on 19 December 1972[39]

See Poland-Republic of the Congo relations

 Qatar 25 April 2000 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 25 April 2000[40]
 Russia

The Republic of the Congo has no embassy in Moscow. Russia has an embassy in Brazzaville.

 Saudi Arabia 1 February 1999 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 1 February 1999[41]
 Singapore 8 February 2001 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 8 February 2001[42]
 Slovenia 19 April 2007 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 19 April 2007[43]
 Solomon Islands 6 March 2012 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 6 March 2012[44]
 South Korea16 June 1990

The diplomatic relations between the South Korea and the Republic of the Congo were established on 16 June 1990.[45] Bilateral trade in 2011 totalled $52,940,000 exports, and $78,100,000 imports. The Congo was a major oil exporter to Korea.[46]

 Timor Leste 7 November 2006 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 7 November 2006[47]
 Turkey9 November 1981Both countries established diplomatic relations on 9 November 1981[48]
  • Congo has an embassy in Ankara.[49]
  • Turkey has an embassy in Brazzaville.[49]
  • Trade volume between the two countries was 57.25 million USD in 2019 (Turkish exports/imports: 1.47/55.8 million USD).[49]
 Tuvalu 27 April 2012 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 27 April 2012[50]
 Ukraine 3 June 1999 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 3 June 1999[51]
 United Arab Emirates 21 May 2007 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 21 May 2007[52]
 United States15 August 1960Both countries established diplomatic relations on 15 August 1960[53]

See Republic of the Congo-United States relations

Diplomatic relations between the United States and Congo were broken during the most radical Congolese-Marxist period, 1965–77. The U.S. Embassy reopened in 1977 with the restoration of relations, which remained distant until the end of the socialist era. The late 1980s were marked by a progressive warming of Congolese relations with Western countries, including the United States. Congolese President Denis Sassou-Nguesso made a state visit to Washington in 1990, where he was received by President George H. W. Bush.

 Venezuela 6 April 2006 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 6 April 2006[55]

See also

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