The Republic of Guinea-Bissau follows a nonaligned foreign policy and seeks friendly and cooperative relations with a wide variety of states and organizations. France, Portugal, Angola, Brazil, Egypt, Nigeria, Libya, Cuba, Palestine, Ghana, and Russia have diplomatic offices in Bissau.
Diplomatic relations List of countries which Guinea-Bissau maintains diplomatic relations with: #CountryDate1234567891011121314151617181920212223242526272829303132333435363738394041424344454647484950515253545556575859606162636465666768—6970—7172737475767778798081828384858687888990919293949596979899100101102103104105—106107108109110111112113114115116117118119120121122123124125126127128129130131132133134135136Unknown137Unknown138Unknown
Bilateral relations Country Formal Relations BeganNotes Angola has an embassy in Bissau. Guinea-Bissau has an embassy in Luanda.22 November 1974See Brazil–Guinea-Bissau relations
Both countries established diplomatic relations on 22 November 1974. Brazil has an embassy in Bissau. Guinea-Bissau has an embassy in Brasília. Both countries are members of Community of Portuguese Language Countries. 5 July 1975See Cape Verde–Guinea-Bissau relations Both countries established diplomatic relations on
The Republic of Cape Verde islands are about 900 km north-west of Guinea-Bissau. Both were colonies of the Portuguese Empire and they campaigned together for independence with a plan for unification, but the countries separated after 1980. Cape Verde has an embassy in Bissau. Guinea-Bissau has an embassy in Praia.15 March 1974, broken 31 May 1990, Restored 23 April 1998See China–Guinea-Bissau relations China has an embassy in Bissau. Guinea-Bissau has an embassy in Beijing.19 October 1973Both countries established diplomatic relations in 1973 (with Czechoslovakia) and in 1993. Czech Republic is accredited to Guinea-Bissau from its embassy in Accra, Ghana.11 June 1974Both countries established diplomatic relations on 11 June 1974 Egypt is accredited to Guinea-Bissau by its embassy in Conakry, Guinea.] Both countries are full member of the African Union.15 October 1973Both countries established diplomatic relations on 15 October 1973
Hungary is represented in Guinea-Bissau by its embassy in Lisbon, Portugal.9 June 1976Both countries established diplomatic relations on 9 June 1976 Guinea-Bissau is accredited to Mozambique from its Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Bissau. Mozambique is accredited to Guinea-Bissau from its Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Maputo. Both nations also conduct diplomatic relations from their respective ambassadors accredited to the CPLP in Lisbon, Portugal.10 September 1974See Guinea-Bissau–Portugal relations Both countries established diplomatic relations on 10 September 1974.
Guinea-Bissau has an embassy in Lisbon and a consulate-general in Albufeira. Portugal has an embassy in Bissau.6 October 1973See Guinea-Bissau–Russia relations Both countries established diplomatic relations on 6 October 1973.
Guinea-Bissau has an embassy in Moscow. Russia has an embassy in Bissau.10 August 1974Both countries established diplomatic relations on 10 August 1974, when the first ambassador of Senegal Saer Gaye presented his credentials to the head of state Luis Cabral Guinea-Bissau has an embassy in Dakar and a consulate-general in Ziguinchor. Senegal has an embassy in Bissau.10 May 1974Both countries established diplomatic relations on 10 May 1974 when Bozidar Stanic , Yugoslav Ambassador to Guinea-Bissau, presented his credentials to President Luis Cabral. On 8 December 2017, Serbia unilaterally decided to abolish visa for of all types of passports of Guinea-Bissau. Guinea-Bissau denies to have recognized Kosovo. 3 March 1975See Guinea-Bissau–Spain relations Both countries established diplomatic relations on 3 March 1975
Guinea-Bissau has an embassy in Madrid. Spain has an embassy in Bissau.14 March 1975See Guinea-Bissau–Sweden relations Both countries established diplomatic relations on 14 March 1975 when Sweden's first Ambassador to Guinea-Bissau , Mr. D. Friedman , presented his credentials to President Louis Cabral.
Guinea-Bissau is accredited to Sweden from its embassy in Brussels, Belgium and maintains an honorary consulate in Stockholm. Sweden is accredited to Guinea-Bissau from its embassy in Lisbon, Portugal. See Guinea-Bissau–Turkey relations Guinea-Bissau has an embassy in Ankara. Turkey has an embassy in Bissau. Trade volume between the two countries was US$4.95 million in 2019.12 February 2009Both countries established diplomatic relations on 12 February 2009 Ukraine is accredited to Guinea-Bissau from its embassy in Dakar, Senegal. See Foreign relations of the United Kingdom Guinea-Bissau established diplomatic relations with the United Kingdom on 12 March 1975. Guinea-Bissau does not maintain an embassy in the United Kingdom. The United Kingdom is not accredited to Guinea-Bissau through an embassy; the UK develops relations through its embassy in Dakar, Senegal.
The UK governed parts of Guinea-Bissau from 1792 to 1870, when it was transferred to Portugal.
Both countries share common membership of the World Trade Organization.3 September 1975See Guinea-Bissau–United States relations Both countries established diplomatic relations on 3 September 1975
The U.S. Embassy suspended operations in Bissau on 14 June 1998, in the midst of violent conflict between forces loyal to then-President Vieira and the military-led junta. Prior to and following the embassy closure, the United States and Guinea-Bissau have enjoyed excellent bilateral relations.
Guinea-Bissau is accredited to the United States from its Permanent Mission to the United Nations in New York City. United States is accredited to Guinea-Bissau from its embassy in Dakar, Senegal.
See also List of diplomatic missions in Guinea-Bissau List of diplomatic missions of Guinea-Bissau Visa requirements for Guinea-Bissauan citizens
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