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.

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Bilateral relations Africa Country Formal relations established Notes27 October 1968Both countries established diplomatic relations on 27 October 1968

In December 2008, Equatorial Guinea security forces killed a Cameroonian fisherman and abducted two immigrants, Cameroon closed its border in response.

Americas Country Formal relations established Notes20 August 1980Both 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.26 September 1975See 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.21 November 1968See 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.

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."

United States has an embassy in Malabo.7 May 1981See 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 Notes15 October 1970See 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.1968See Equatorial Guinea–India relations30 January 1969See Equatorial Guinea–North Korea relations Both countries established diplomatic relations on 30 January 196916 September 1980See 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 Notes7 June 1969See Equatorial Guinea–Germany relations Both countries established diplomatic relations on 7 June 1969 Equatorial Guinea has an embassy in Berlin.7 December 1968See Equatorial Guinea–Russia relations Both countries established diplomatic relations on 7 December 1968

Equatorial Guinea has an embassy in Moscow.12 October 1968See Equatorial Guinea–Spain relations Both countries established diplomatic relations on 12 October 1968

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.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

References

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)