Foreign relations of the United Kingdom (Redirected from Foreign relations of Saint Helena)

The diplomatic foreign relations of the United Kingdom are conducted by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, headed by the Foreign Secretary. The prime minister and numerous other agencies play a role in setting policy, and many institutions and businesses have a voice and a role.

The United Kingdom was the world's foremost power during the 19th and early 20th centuries, most notably during the so-called "Pax Britannica"—a period of unrivaled supremacy and unprecedented international peace during the mid-to-late 1800s. The country continued to be widely considered a superpower until the Suez crisis of 1956 and the dismantling of the British Empire left the UK's dominant role in global affairs to be gradually diminished. Nevertheless, the United Kingdom remains a great power and a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council, a founding member of the G7, G20, NATO, AUKUS, OECD, WTO, Council of Europe, OSCE, and the Commonwealth of Nations, the latter being a legacy of the British Empire. The UK had been a member state of the European Union (and a member of its predecessors) since 1973. However, due to the outcome of a 2016 membership referendum, proceedings to withdraw from the EU began in 2017 and concluded when the UK formally left the EU on 31 January 2020, and the transition period on 31 December 2020 with an EU trade agreement. Since the vote and the conclusion of trade talks with the EU, policymakers have begun pursuing new trade agreements with other global partners.

History

The Battle of Nivelle - a Peninsular War battle between the French and the British armies in France in 1813

Following the formation of the Kingdom of Great Britain (which united England and Scotland) in 1707, British foreign relations largely continued those of the Kingdom of England. British foreign policy initially focused on achieving a balance of power within Europe, with no one country achieving dominance over the affairs of the continent. This policy remained a major justification for Britain's wars against Napoleon, and for British involvement in the First and Second World Wars. Secondly Britain continued the expansion of its colonial "First British Empire" by migration and investment.

France was the chief enemy until the defeat of Napoleon in 1815. It had a much larger population and a more powerful army, but a weaker navy. The British were generally successful in their many wars. The notable exception, the American War of Independence (1775–1783), saw Britain, without any major allies, defeated by the American colonials who had the support of France, the Netherlands and (indirectly) Spain. A favoured British diplomatic strategy involved subsidising the armies of continental allies (such as Prussia), thereby turning London's enormous financial power to military advantage. Britain relied heavily on its Royal Navy for security, seeking to keep it the most powerful fleet afloat, eventually with a full complement of bases across the globe. British dominance of the seas was vital to the formation and maintaining of the British Empire, which was achieved through the support of a navy larger than the next two largest navies combined, prior to 1920. The British generally stood alone until the early 20th century, when it became friendly with the U.S. and made alliances with Japan, France and Russia and Germany former antagonist now ally.

1814–1914

Map of the British Empire (as of 1910). At its height, it was the largest empire in history.

The 100 years were generally peaceful--a sort of Pax Britannica enforced by the Royal Navy. There were two important wars, both limited in scope. The Crimean War (1853–1856) saw the defeat of Russia and its threat to the Ottoman Empire. The Second Boer War (1899–1902) saw the defeat of the two Boer republics in South Africa and Boxer Rebellion happen the same year. London became the world's financial centre, and commercial enterprise expanded across the globe. The "Second British Empire" was built with a base in Asia (especially India) and Africa.

First World War

1920s

After 1918 Britain was a "troubled giant" that was less of a dominant diplomatic force in the 1920s than before. It often had to give way to the United States, which frequently exercised its financial superiority. The main themes of British foreign policy included a leading role at the Paris Peace Conference of 1919–1920, where Lloyd George worked hard to moderate French demands for revenge on Germany. He was partly successful, but Britain soon had to moderate French policy toward Germany further, as in the Locarno Treaties of 1925. Furthermore, Britain obtained "mandates" that allowed it and its dominions to govern most of the former German and Ottoman colonies.

Britain became an active member of the new League of Nations, but its list of major achievements was slight.

Disarmament was high on the agenda, and Britain played a major role following the United States in the Washington Naval Conference of 1921 in working toward naval disarmament of the major powers. By 1933 disarmament agreements had collapsed and the issue became rearming for a war against Germany.

Britain was partially successful in negotiating better terms with United States regarding the large war loans which Britain was obliged to repay. Britain supported the international solution to German reparations through the Dawes Plan and the Young Plan. After the Dawes Plan had helped stabilize Germany's currency and lowered its annual payments, Germany was able to pay its annual reparations using money borrowed from New York banks, and Britain used the money received to pay Washington. The Great Depression starting in 1929 put enormous pressure on the British economy. Britain revived Imperial Preference, which meant low tariffs within the British Empire and higher barriers to trade with outside countries. The flow of money from New York dried up, and the system of reparations and payment of debt died in 1931.

In domestic British politics, the emerging Labour Party had a distinctive and suspicious foreign policy based on pacifism. Its leaders believed that peace was impossible because of capitalism, secret diplomacy, and the trade in armaments. Labour stressed material factors that ignored the psychological memories of the Great War and the highly emotional tensions regarding nationalism and the boundaries of countries. Nevertheless, party leader Ramsay MacDonald devoted much of his attention to European policies.

1930s

Chamberlain, Daladier, Hitler, and Mussolini pictured before signing the 1938 Munich Agreement, which gave the Sudetenland to Nazi Germany.

Vivid memories of the horrors and deaths of the First World War inclined many Britons—and their leaders in all parties—to pacifism in the interwar era. This led directly to the appeasement of dictators (notably of Mussolini and of Hitler) in order to avoid their threats of war.

The challenge came from those dictators, first from Benito Mussolini, Duce of Italy, then from Adolf Hitler, Führer of a much more powerful Nazi Germany. The League of Nations proved disappointing to its supporters; it failed to resolve any of the threats posed by the dictators. British policy involved "appeasing" them in the hopes they would be satiated. By 1938 it was clear that war was looming, and that Germany had the world's most powerful military. The final act of appeasement came when Britain and France sacrificed Czechoslovakia to Hitler's demands at the Munich Agreement of September 1938. Instead of satiation, Hitler menaced Poland, and at last Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain dropped appeasement and stood firm in promising to defend Poland (31 March 1939). Hitler however cut a deal with Joseph Stalin to divide Eastern Europe (23 August 1939); when Germany did invade Poland in September 1939, Britain and France declared war, and the British Commonwealth followed London's lead.

Second World War

Having signed the Anglo-Polish military alliance in August 1939, Britain and France declared war against Germany in September 1939 in response to Germany's invasion of Poland. This declaration included the Crown colonies and India, which Britain directly controlled. The dominions were independent in foreign policy, though all quickly entered the war against Germany. After the French defeat in June 1940, Britain and its empire stood alone in combat against Germany, until June 1941. The United States gave diplomatic, financial and material support, starting in 1940, especially through Lend Lease, which began in 1941 and attain full strength during 1943. In August 1941, Churchill and Roosevelt met and agreed on the Atlantic Charter, which proclaimed "the rights of all peoples to choose the form of government under which they live" should be respected. This wording was ambiguous and would be interpreted differently by the British, Americans, and nationalist movements.

Starting in December 1941, Japan overran British possessions in Asia, including Hong Kong, Malaya, and especially the key base at Singapore. Japan then marched into Burma, headed toward India. Churchill's reaction to the entry of the United States into the war was that Britain was now assured of victory and the future of the empire was safe, but the rapid defeats irreversibly harmed Britain's standing and prestige as an imperial power. The realisation that Britain could not defend them pushed Australia and New Zealand into permanent close ties with the United States.

Postwar

Overseas military bases in 2016 (blue) and military interventions since 2000 (red).

Economically in dire straits in 1945 (saddled with debt and dealing with widespread destruction of its infrastructure), Britain systematically reduced its overseas commitments. It pursued an alternate role as an active participant in the Cold War against communism, especially as a founding member of NATO in 1949.

The British had built up a very large worldwide Empire, which peaked in size in 1922, after more than half a century of unchallenged global supremacy. The cumulative costs of fighting two world wars, however, placed a heavy burden upon the home economy, and after 1945 the British Empire rapidly began to disintegrate, with all the major colonies gaining independence. By the mid-to-late 1950s, the UK's status as a superpower was gone in the face of the United States and the Soviet Union. Most former colonies joined the "Commonwealth of Nations", an organisation of fully independent nations now with equal status to the UK. However it attempted no major collective policies. The last major colony, Hong Kong, was handed over to China in 1997. Fourteen British Overseas Territories maintain a constitutional link to the UK, but are not part of the country per se.

Britain slashed its involvements in the Middle East after the humiliating Suez Crisis of 1956. However Britain did forge close military ties with the United States, France, and Germany, through the NATO military alliance. After years of debate (and rebuffs), Britain joined the Common Market in 1973; which became the European Union in 1993. However it did not merge financially, and kept the pound separate from the Euro, which partly isolated it from the EU financial crisis of 2011. In June 2016, the UK voted to leave the EU.

21st century

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and U.S. President Donald Trump at the 45th G7 in Biarritz, August 2019.

Foreign policy initiatives of UK governments since the 1990s have included military intervention in conflicts and for peacekeeping, humanitarian assistance programmes and increased aid spending, support for establishment of the International Criminal Court, debt relief for developing countries, prioritisation of initiatives to address climate change, and promotion of free trade. The British approach has been described as "spread the right norms and sustain NATO".

Lunn et al. (2008) argue:

Three key motifs of Tony Blair's 10-year premiership were an activist philosophy of 'interventionism', maintaining a strong alliance with the US and a commitment to placing Britain at the heart of Europe. While the 'special relationship' and the question of Britain's role in Europe have been central to British foreign policy since the Second World War...interventionism was a genuinely new element.

The GREAT campaign of 2012 was one of the most ambitious national promotion efforts ever undertaken by any major nation. It was scheduled take maximum advantage of the worldwide attention to the Summer Olympics in London. The goals were to make British more culture visible in order to stimulate trade, investment and tourism. The government partnered with key leaders in culture, business, diplomacy and education. The campaign unified many themes and targets, including business meetings; scholarly conventions; recreational vehicle dealers; parks and campgrounds; convention and visitors bureaus; hotels; bed and breakfast inns; casinos; and hotels.

In 2013, the government of David Cameron described its approach to foreign policy by saying:

For any given foreign policy issue, the UK potentially has a range of options for delivering impact in our national interest. ... [W]e have a complex network of alliances and partnerships through which we can work.... These include – besides the EU – the UN and groupings within it, such as the five permanent members of the Security Council (the “P5”); NATO; the Commonwealth; the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development; the G8 and G20 groups of leading industrialised nations; and so on.

The UK began establishing air and naval facilities in the Persian Gulf, located in the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Oman in 2014–15. The Strategic Defence and Security Review 2015 highlighted a range of foreign policy initiatives of the UK government. Edward Longinotti notes how current British defence policy is grappling with how to accommodate two major commitments, to Europe and to an ‘east of Suez’ global military strategy, within a modest defence budget that can only fund one. He points out that Britain's December 2014 agreement to open a permanent naval base in Bahrain underlines its gradual re-commitment east of Suez. By some measures, Britain remains the second most powerful country in the world by virtue of its soft power and "logistical capability to deploy, support and sustain [military] forces overseas in large numbers." Although commentators have questioned the need for global power projection, the concept of “Global Britain” put forward by the Conservative government in 2019 signalled more military activity in the Middle East and Pacific, outside of NATO's traditional sphere of influence.

At the end of January 2020, the United Kingdom left the European Union, with a subsequent trade agreement with the EU in effect from 1 January 2021, setting out the terms of the UK-EU economic relationship and what abilities the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office can use in foreign relations related to trade.

In July 2023, UK and Bahrain signed a memorandum of understanding for strategic investments and collaborations, through Bahraini sovereign wealth fund Mumtalakat, Investcorp, GFH Financial Group, and Osool Asset Management, that would see the Gulf state's private sector invest 1 billion pounds ($1.3 billion) in Britain.

Major international disputes since 1945

British street patrol in Aden in 1967
A Lynx Helicopter of the British Army Air Corps ready to touch down on a desert road south of Basra Airport, November 2003
from to dispute
1946 1949 Involved in Greek Civil War
1945 1948 Administration of the Mandate for Palestine, ending with the establishment of the State of Israel in 1948. British forces often faced conflict with Arab nationalists and Jewish Zionist militia.
1947 1991 Cold War with Soviet Union
1948 1949 Berlin Blockade – dispute with USSR over access to West Berlin and general Soviet expansionism in Eastern Europe
1948 1960 Malayan Emergency – armed conflict against the politically isolated Communist forces of the Malayan National Liberation Army
1950 1953 Korean War – war with North Korea
1951 1954 Abadan Crisis – dispute with Iran over expropriated oil assets
1956 1957 Suez Crisis – armed conflict with Egypt over its seizure of the Suez Canal Zone, and unsupported by most of the international community
1958 First Cod War – fishing dispute with Iceland
1962 1966 Konfrontasi – war with Indonesia
1972 1973 Second Cod War – fishing dispute with Iceland
1975 1976 Third Cod War – fishing dispute with Iceland
1982 Falklands War – war with Argentina over the Falkland Islands and other British south Atlantic territories
1983 Condemnation of the United States over its invasion of Grenada
1984 Dispute with Libya after a policewoman is shot dead in London by a gunman from within the Libyan embassy, and considerable Libyan support for the IRA in Northern Ireland.
1988 Dispute with Libya over the 1988 bombing of a Pan Am flight over the Scottish town of Lockerbie
1991 Gulf War with Iraq
1995 Under UN mandate, military involvement in former Yugoslavia (specifically Bosnia)
1997 Hong Kong handover to Chinese rule. Britain secures guarantees for a "special status" that would continue capitalism and protect existing British property.
1999 Involvement in NATO bombing campaign against Yugoslavia over Kosovo
2000 British action in saving the UN peacekeeping force from collapse and defeating the anti-government rebellion during the Sierra Leone Civil War
2001 UN-sponsored war against, and subsequent occupation of, Afghanistan
2003 2007 Collaboration with US and others in war against, and occupation of, Iraq; over 46,000 British troops subsequently occupy Basra and southern Iraq
2007 ongoing Diplomatic dispute with Russia over the death of Alexander Litvinenko
2009 ongoing Dispute with Iran over its alleged nuclear weapons programme, including sanctions and Iranian condemnation of the British government, culminating in a 2011 attack on the British Embassy in Iran
2011 Under UN mandate, UK armed forces participated in enforcing the Libyan No-Fly Zone as part of Operation Ellamy
2013 Support for French forces in the Malian civil war
2015 Support for the US-led coalition against the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant
2016 UN and EU implement a deal with Iran intended to prevent the country gaining access to nuclear weapons
2018 ongoing Sanctions on Russia following the poisoning of Sergei Skripal using a nerve agent in Salisbury, England included the expulsions of 23 diplomats, the largest ever since the Cold War, an act that was retaliated by Russia
2019 ongoing The sovereignty of the Chagos Archipelago is disputed between the United Kingdom and Mauritius. An advisory ruling by International Court of Justice in The Hague found that "the islands were not lawfully separated from the former colony of Mauritius", a view endorsed by the United Nations General Assembly
2019 The UK seized an Iranian oil tanker in the Strait of Gibraltar on the grounds that it was shipping oil to Syria in violation of European Union sanctions. Iran later captured a British oil tanker and its crew members in the Persian Gulf.
2022 ongoing The UK provided support and equipment to Ukraine after its invasion by Russia, which declared the United Kingdom an unfriendly country after the UK strongly supported international sanctions against Russia

Sovereignty disputes

Gibraltar National Day celebrations in 2013

Commonwealth of Nations

Members of the Commonwealth of Nations.

The UK has varied relationships with the countries that make up the Commonwealth of Nations which originated from the British Empire. Charles III of the United Kingdom is Head of the Commonwealth and is King of 15 of its 56 member states. Those that retain the King as head of state are called Commonwealth realms. Over time several countries have been suspended from the Commonwealth for various reasons. Zimbabwe was suspended because of the authoritarian rule of its President.

Diplomatic relations

British diplomatic relations date back to the 13th century. The following table lists the date from which diplomatic relations were established with other countries:

List of diplomatic relations and dates established
Country Date Ref.
 Portugal 9 May 1386
 France 1396
 Denmark 2 May 1490
 Spain 1505
 Russia 20 April 1566
 Turkey 23 April 1583
 Netherlands 1 April 1603
 Sweden 23 December 1653
  Switzerland 30 August 1689
 United States 1 June 1785
 Iran 4 January 1801
 Austria 27 August 1814
 Germany 28 November 1817
 Peru 10 October 1823
 Colombia 18 April 1825
 Argentina 12 May 1825
 Mexico 26 December 1826
 Brazil 17 August 1827
 Belgium 1 December 1830
 Greece 1 January 1833
 Venezuela 29 October 1834
 Serbia 30 January 1837
 Guatemala 12 July 1837
 Bolivia 29 September 1840
 Ethiopia 1841
 Uruguay 15 July 1842
 Costa Rica 28 February 1848
 Honduras 16 June 1849
 Liberia 1 August 1849
 Dominican Republic 6 March 1850
 Ecuador 29 January 1853
 Paraguay 2 November 1853
 Chile 4 October 1854
 Thailand 18 April 1855
 Japan 26 August 1858
 Nicaragua 22 February 1859
 Italy 13 April 1859
 Haiti 13 May 1859
 Bulgaria 23 July 1879
 Luxembourg 27 November 1879
 Romania 20 February 1880
 El Salvador 1883
 Cuba 20 May 1902
 Norway 6 November 1905
 Panama 9 April 1908
 Egypt 19 December 1914
 Finland 28 March 1918
 Poland 15 July 1919
 Czech Republic 3 September 1919
 Hungary 22 May 1921
 Albania 9 November 1921
 Afghanistan 22 November 1921
 Ireland 6 December 1922
   Nepal 21 December 1923
 Canada 1 July 1926
 Saudi Arabia 20 May 1927
 South Africa 17 March 1931
 Iraq 4 October 1932
 Australia March 1936
 New Zealand March 1939
 Iceland 8 May 1940
 Lebanon 9 February 1942
 Syria 9 February 1942
 Jordan 17 June 1946
 Philippines 4 July 1946
 Sri Lanka 22 October 1946
 India November 1946
 Myanmar 7 July 1947
 Pakistan 14 August 1947
 South Korea 18 January 1949
 Israel 14 May 1949
 Indonesia 27 December 1949
 Yemen 9 December 1951
 Libya 24 December 1951
 Cambodia 15 May 1952
 Laos 5 September 1955
 Sudan 3 March 1956
 Tunisia 19 June 1956
 Morocco 28 June 1956
 Ghana March 1957
 Malaysia 31 August 1957
 Guinea 28 May 1959
 Cameroon 1 February 1960
 Togo 27 April 1960
 Democratic Republic of the Congo 7 July 1960
 Somalia 7 July 1960
 Cyprus 16 August 1960
 Senegal 20 August 1960
 Nigeria 1 October 1960
 Benin 6 October 1960
 Burkina Faso 6 October 1960
 Niger 6 October 1960
 Ivory Coast 12 October 1960
 Mauritania 28 November 1960
 Chad 9 December 1960
 Central African Republic 9 December 1960
 Republic of the Congo 9 December 1960
 Gabon 9 December 1960
 Madagascar 1960
 Mali 22 March 1961
 Sierra Leone April 1961
 Kuwait 8 November 1961
 Tanzania December 1961
 Burundi 1 July 1962
 Rwanda 1 July 1962
 Jamaica 6 August 1962
 Trinidad and Tobago 31 August 1962
 Uganda 9 October 1962
 Algeria 21 November 1962
 Mongolia 23 January 1963
 Kenya 12 December 1963
 Malawi July 1964
 Malta September 1964
 Zambia 17 October 1964
 Gambia 1 January 1965
 Maldives 26 July 1965
 Singapore 12 November 1965
 Guyana 26 May 1966
 Botswana 30 September 1966
 Barbados 30 November 1966
 Lesotho 4 October 1966
 Mauritius 12 March 1968
 Eswatini September 1968
 Equatorial Guinea 1968
 Tonga 4 June 1970
 Samoa September 1970
 Fiji 10 October 1970
 Oman 21 May 1971
 Bahrain 21 August 1971
 Qatar 6 September 1971
 United Arab Emirates 2 December 1971
 China 13 March 1972
 Bangladesh 18 April 1972
 Bahamas 7 July 1973
 Vietnam 11 September 1973
 Grenada 7 February 1974
 Guinea-Bissau 12 March 1975
 Mozambique 1 September 1975
 Papua New Guinea 16 September 1975
 Suriname 31 March 1976
 Seychelles June 1976
 Cape Verde 17 May 1977
 Comoros 3 October 1977
 Angola 14 October 1977
 Nauru 1 December 1977
 Djibouti 25 January 1978
 Solomon Islands 7 July 1978
 Tuvalu 1 October 1978
 Dominica 13 December 1978
 Saint Lucia 22 February 1979
 São Tomé and Príncipe 3 December 1979
 Kiribati 12 July 1979
 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 27 October 1979
 Zimbabwe 18 April 1980
 Vanuatu 30 July 1980
 Belize 21 September 1981
 Antigua and Barbuda 1 November 1981
 Holy See 16 January 1982
 Saint Kitts and Nevis 19 September 1983
 Brunei 14 March 1984
 Namibia March 1990
 Lithuania 4 September 1991
 Estonia 5 September 1991
 Latvia 5 September 1991
 Ukraine 10 January 1992
 Tajikistan 15 January 1992
 Moldova 17 January 1992
 Slovenia 17 January 1992
 Kazakhstan 19 January 1992
 Armenia 20 January 1992
 Turkmenistan 23 January 1992
 Belarus 27 January 1992
 Marshall Islands 2 February 1992
 Uzbekistan 18 February 1992
 Azerbaijan 11 March 1992
 Bosnia and Herzegovina 13 April 1992
 Georgia 27 April 1992
 Liechtenstein May 1992
 Croatia 24 June 1992
 Kyrgyzstan 12 June 1992
 Federated States of Micronesia 31 August 1992
 Slovakia 1 January 1993
 Eritrea 16 November 1993
 North Macedonia 16 December 1993
 Andorra 9 March 1994
 Palau 16 August 1996
 Cook Islands 4 December 1997
 San Marino 18 November 1998
 North Korea 12 December 2000
 East Timor 20 May 2002
 Montenegro 13 June 2006
 Monaco 21 September 2007
 Kosovo 18 February 2008
 South Sudan 9 July 2011

Bilateral relations

Africa

Country Formal relations began Notes
 Algeria 1962 See Foreign relations of Algeria
 Botswana 1966 See Botswana–United Kingdom relations

The UK established diplomatic relations with Botswana on 30 September 1966.

  • Botswana maintains a high commission in London.
  • The United Kingdom is accredited to Botswana from its high commission in Gaborone.

The UK governed Botswana from 1885 to 1966, when Botswana achieved independence.

Both countries share common membership of the Commonwealth of Nations, as well as the SACUM-UK Economic Partnership Agreement.

 Burundi 1962 See Foreign relations of Burundi

The UK established diplomatic relations with Burundi on 1 July 1962.

  • Burundi maintains an embassy in London.
  • The United Kingdom is accredited to Burundi from its embassy office in Bujumbura.
 Central African Republic 1960 See Foreign relations of the Central African Republic

The UK established diplomatic relations with the Central African Republic on 9 December 1960.

  • The Central African Republic does not maintain an embassy in the UK.
  • The United Kingdom is not accredited to the Central African Republic through an embassy.
 Chad 1960 See Foreign relations of Chad

The UK established diplomatic relations with Chad on 9 December 1960.

  • Chad does not maintain embassy in the UK.
  • The United Kingdom is accredited to Chad through its embassy in N'Djamena.
 Democratic Republic of the Congo 1960 See Democratic Republic of the Congo–United Kingdom relations

The UK established diplomatic relations with the Democratic Republic of the Congo on 7 July 1960.

  • The Democratic Republic of the Congo maintains an embassy in London.
  • The United Kingdom is accredited to the Democratic Republic of the Congo from its embassy in Kinshasa.
 Egypt 1922 See Egypt–United Kingdom relations
 Ethiopia 1841 See Ethiopia–United Kingdom relations

The UK established diplomatic relations with Ethiopia in 1841.

  • Ethiopia maintains an embassy in London.
  • The United Kingdom is accredited to Ethiopia from its embassy in Addis Ababa.

The UK administered Ethiopia from 1941–1942. The UK continued to administered the regions of Ogaden and Haud from 1941, until both territories were relinquished to Ethiopia in 1948 and 1955 respectively.

 Guinea 1959 See Foreign relations of Guinea

The UK established diplomatic relations with Guinea on 28 May 1959.

  • Guinea maintains an embassy in London.
  • The United Kingdom is accredited to Guinea through its embassy in Conakry.

Both countries share common membership of the Atlantic co-operation pact.

 Ivory Coast 1960 See Foreign relations of Ivory Coast

The UK established diplomatic relations with Ivory Coast on 12 October 1960.

  • Ivory Coast maintains an embassy in London.
  • The United Kingdom is accredited to Ivory Coast through its embassy in Abidjan.

Both countries share common membership of the Atlantic co-operation pact. Both countries are parties of the Ivory Coast-UK Economic Partnership Agreement: a free trade agreement.

 Kenya 1963 See Kenya–United Kingdom relations

The UK established diplomatic relations with Kenya on 12 December 1963.

The UK governed Kenya from 1895 to 1963, when it achieved full independence.

Both countries share common membership of the Commonwealth of Nations, as well as the Kenya-UK Economic Partnership Agreement.

 Liberia 1847 See Liberia–United Kingdom relations

Both countries share common membership of the Atlantic co-operation pact.

 Libya See Libya–United Kingdom relations
 Malawi 1964 See Malawi–United Kingdom relations
 Mauritania 1960 See Foreign relations of Mauritania

The UK established diplomatic relations with Mauritania on 28 November 1960.

  • Mauritania maintains an embassy in London.
  • The United Kingdom is accredited to Mauritania through its embassy in Nouakchott.

Both countries share common membership of the Atlantic co-operation pact.

 Morocco 1956 See Morocco–United Kingdom relations

The UK established diplomatic relations with Morocco on 28 June 1956.

  • Morocco maintains an embassy in London.
  • The United Kingdom is accredited to Morocco through its embassy in Rabat.

Bilateral relations between Morocco and the UK date back to the early 1200s.

Both countries share common membership of the Atlantic co-operation pact. Both countries signed an Association Agreement on 26 October 2019.

 Mozambique 1975 See Foreign relations of Mozambique
 Namibia 1990 See Namibia–United Kingdom relations
 Republic of the Congo 1960 See Foreign relations of the Republic of the Congo

The UK established diplomatic relations with the Republic of the Congo on 9 December 1960.

  • The Republic of the Congo maintains an embassy in London.
  • The United Kingdom is not accredited to the Republic of the Congo through an embassy.
 Rwanda 1962 See Rwanda–United Kingdom relations

The UK established diplomatic relations with Rwanda on 1 July 1962.

  • Rwanda maintains a high commission in London.
  • The United Kingdom is accredited to Rwanda from its high commission in Kigali.

Both countries share common membership of the Commonwealth.

 Senegal 1960 See Foreign relations of Senegal

The UK established diplomatic relations with Senegal on 20 June 1960.

  • Senegal maintains an embassy in London.
  • The United Kingdom is accredited to Senegal from its embassy in Dakar.

Both countries share common membership of the Atlantic co-operation pact.

 Somalia 1960 See Somalia–United Kingdom relations

The UK established diplomatic relations with Somalia on 7 July 1960.

  • Somalia does not maintain an embassy in London.
  • The United Kingdom is accredited to Somalia through its embassy in Mogadishu.

The UK governed Somaliland from 1884–1940 and 1941–1960, Somaliland achieved full independence on 26 June 1960. The UK also administered the remaining territory of modern Somalia from 1941–1950, until it became an Italian Trust Territory. Both of these territories unified on the 1 July 1960 to become Somalia.

 Somaliland N/A See Somaliland–United Kingdom relations

The UK has not established diplomatic relations with Somaliland; the UK does not recognise Somaliland to be a sovereign nation.

  • Somaliland maintains a diplomatic mission in London.
  • The United Kingdom does not have a diplomatic mission in Somaliland.

On 4 July 2023, Gavin Williamson proposed a bill to the UK Parliament that would invoke the UK to recognise the Republic of Somaliland.

The UK governed Somaliland from 1884–1940 and 1941–1960, Somaliland achieved full independence on 26 June 1960. The Republic of Somaliland declared independence from Somalia on 18 May 1991.

 South Africa 1927 See South Africa–United Kingdom relations
 Sudan 1956 See Sudan–United Kingdom relations

The UK established diplomatic relations with Sudan on 3 March 1956.

The UK governed Sudan from 1899 to 1956, when Sudan achieved full independence.

 Tanzania 1964 See Tanzania–United Kingdom relations
 Uganda 1962 See Uganda–United Kingdom relations

The UK established diplomatic relations with Uganda on 9 October 1962.

Uganda was a possession of the Imperial British East Africa Company from 1888 to 1893, until the IBEAC transferred its administration rights to the British Government. The UK governed Uganda from 1894 to 1962, when Uganda achieved full independence.

Both countries share common membership of the Commonwealth of Nations.

 Zambia 1960 See United Kingdom–Zambia relations
 Zimbabwe 1980 See United Kingdom–Zimbabwe relations

The UK established diplomatic relations with Zimbabwe on 18 April 1980.

  • The United Kingdom is accredited to Zimbabwe through its embassy in Harare.
  • Zimbabwe maintains an embassy in London.

Zimbabwe was a possession of the British South Africa Company from 1888 to 1923, until BSAC transferred its administration rights to the British Government. The UK governed Zimbabwe from 1923 to 1980, when Zimbabwe achieved full independence under the Lancaster House Agreement.

Both countries are parties of the Eastern and Southern Africa-UK Economic Partnership Agreement: a free trade agreement.

Asia

Country Formal relations began Notes
 Afghanistan 1921 See Afghanistan–United Kingdom relations

The UK established diplomatic relations with Afghanistan on 22 November 1921. The UK currently recognises the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan government, over the de facto Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan government, as the legal administrator of the country.

The UK governed Afghanistan from 18791919, until Afghanistan achieved full independence.

 Armenia 1992 See Armenia–United Kingdom relations

The UK established diplomatic relations with Armenia on 20 January 1992.

  • Armenia maintains an embassy in London.
  • The United Kingdom is accredited to Armenia through its embassy in Yerevan.

Both countries share common membership of the Council of Europe, and OSCE.

 Azerbaijan 1992 See Azerbaijan–United Kingdom relations
  • Azerbaijan has an embassy in London.
  • The United Kingdom has an embassy in Baku.

Both countries are full members of the Council of Europe and the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE).

 Bahrain 1971 See Bahrain–United Kingdom relations
  • Bahrain has an embassy in London and the United Kingdom is only one of four European countries to have embassy in Manama. Bahrain gained independence from the United Kingdom in 1971 and has since maintained diplomatic and trade relations.
 Bhutan N/A See Foreign relations of Bhutan

The UK has not established diplomatic relations with Bhutan; the UK does recognise Bhutan to be a sovereign nation.

  • The UK is accredited to Bhutan through its deputy high commission in Kolkata, India.

Relations between Bhutan and the UK date back to the 18th Century

 Brunei 1984 See Brunei–United Kingdom relations

In 1888, Brunei became a British protectorate, gaining its independence from British rule less than 100 years later in 1984.

The UK and Brunei have a long-standing and strong bilateral relationship, particularly on defence co-operation, trade and education. The UK continues to play a strong role in developing Brunei's oil and gas sector, and the Brunei Investment Agency is a significant investor in the UK, with their largest overseas operations in the City of London. The UK remains the destination of choice for Bruneian students, with about 1,220 of them enrolled in higher education in the UK in 2006–07.

The United Kingdom has a high commission in Bandar Seri Begawan, and Brunei has a high commission in London. Both countries are full members of the Commonwealth of Nations.

 Cambodia 1952 See Cambodia–United Kingdom relations

The UK established diplomatic relations with Cambodia on 5 May 1952.

The UK broke off diplomatic relations with Cambodia in 1975, following the Fall of Phnom Penh; diplomatic relations were restored in 1991.

 China 1954 See China–United Kingdom relations

Although on opposing sides of the Cold War, both countries were allies during World War II, and are members of the UN and permanent members of the Security Council. But because of the Cold War, First and Second Opium War, and the status of Hong Kong, and other issues, China-UK relations at some points in history have been complicated, but better at other times.

In July 2019, the UN ambassadors from 22 nations, including United Kingdom, signed a joint letter to the UNHRC condemning China's mistreatment of the Uyghurs as well as its mistreatment of other minority groups, urging the Chinese government to close the Xinjiang re-education camps.

 Georgia 1992 See Georgia–United Kingdom relations

The UK established diplomatic relations with Georgia on 27 April 1992.

  • Georgia maintains an embassy in London.
  • The United Kingdom is accredited to Georgia through its embassy in Tbilisi.

Both countries share common membership of the Council of Europe, and OSCE. The two countries also have a free trade agreement.

 Hong Kong N/A See Hong Kong–United Kingdom relations

The UK established modern diplomatic relations with Hong Kong on 1 July 1997.

Hong Kong was a British colony from 1841–1997, apart from a period of Japanese occupation from 1941–1945. Hong Kong's sovereignty was transferred to the People's Republic of China in 1997.

 India 1947 See India–United Kingdom relations

British India was a former colony of the British Empire. India has a high commission in London and two consulates-general in Birmingham and Edinburgh. The United Kingdom has a high commission in New Delhi and three deputy high commissions in Mumbai, Chennai and Kolkata. Although the Sterling Area no longer exists and the Commonwealth is much more an informal forum, India and the UK still have many enduring links. This is in part due to the significant number of people of Indian origin living in the UK. The Asian population in the UK results in steady travel and communication between the two countries. The English language, the railways, the legal and parliamentary systems and cricket have been warmly adopted. Indian cuisines are popular in the UK. The United Kingdom's favourite food is often reported to be Indian cuisine, although no official study reports this.

Economically the relationship between Britain and India is also strong. The UK is the second largest investor in India after the US. India is also the fourth largest investor in Britain after the US.

 Indonesia 1949 See Indonesia–United Kingdom relations
  • Indonesia has an embassy in London, the United Kingdom has an embassy in Jakarta.
 Iran 1807 See Iran–United Kingdom relations

Iran, which was known as Persia before 1935, has had political relations with England since the late Ilkhanate period (13th century) when King Edward I of England sent Geoffrey de Langley to the Ilkhanid court to seek an alliance.

 Iraq 1920 See Iraq–United Kingdom relations

Sanctions against Iraq from 1990 to 2003 prevented any form of economic relations with the United Kingdom and any other country for thirteen years. Ties between London and Baghdad are slowly progressing.

 Israel 1948 See Israel–United Kingdom relations

The United Kingdom has an embassy in Tel Aviv and a consul in Eilat. Israel has an embassy and a consulate in London. The UK's closest partner in the Middle East is Israel, and Israel's closest partner in Europe is the UK.

 Japan 1854 See Japan–United Kingdom relations

Contact began in 1600 with the arrival of William Adams (Adams the Pilot, Miura Anjin) on the shores of Kyūshū at Usuki in Ōita Prefecture. During the Sakoku period (1641–1853) there were no relations. but with the impact of Industrial Revolution, British thread company launched its business in 1907 and thrived. The treaty of 1854 saw the resumption of ties which, despite the hiatus of the Second World War, remain very strong in the present day.

 Kazakhstan 1992 See Kazakhstan–United Kingdom relations

The United Kingdom opened an embassy in Kazakhstan in October 1992 and Kazakhstan opened an embassy in Britain in February 1996. Kazakhstan's relations with the West have greatly improved in the last few years as the Government has closely cooperated in the United States-led War on Terror. See also Counter-terrorism in Kazakhstan

Britain is the third-largest foreign investor in Kazakhstan with British companies making up 14 per cent of foreign direct investment. Over 100 British companies do business in Kazakhstan.

 Kyrgyzstan 1992 See Kyrgyzstan–United Kingdom relations
 Macao N/A See Foreign relations of Macao

There is no British Embassy in Macao. The Consulate-General in Hong Kong develops and maintains relations between the UK and Macao.

 Malaysia 1957 See Malaysia–United Kingdom relations
The Yang di-Pertuan Agong in a carriage with Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom on the state visit to London, 1974

The United Kingdom has a high commission in Kuala Lumpur, and Malaysia has a high commission in London. Both countries are full members of the Commonwealth of Nations. Both the UK and Malaysia are part of the Five Powers Defence Arrangements. Malaysia is a strong partner of Britain in the Far East. Britain has made numerous military sacrifices in guaranteeing a stable independent Malaysia, for example the Malaysian Emergency and the protection of the country during high tensions with Indonesia-Konfrontasi.

The Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Abdul Halim of Kedah paid a state visit to the United Kingdom in July 1974. The Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Azlan Shah of Perak paid a state visit to the United Kingdom in November 1993. Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom paid state visits to Malaysia in October 1989, and in September 1998.

 Maldives 1965 See Foreign relations of the Maldives

The UK established diplomatic relations with the Maldives on 26 July 1965.

  • The Maldives maintains a high commission in London.
  • The United Kingdom is accredited to the Maldives through its high commission in Malé.

The UK governed the Maldives from 1796 to 1965, when it achieved full independence.

Both countries share common membership of the Commonwealth. The two countries are currently negotiating a free trade agreement.

 Myanmar 1947 See Myanmar–United Kingdom relations

The UK established diplomatic relations with Myanmar on 7 July 1947.

  • Myanmar maintains an embassy in London.
  • The United Kingdom is accredited to Myanmar through embassy in Yangon.

The UK governed Myanmar from 1824–1948, aside from a period of Japanese occupation from 1942–1945, it achieved full independence.

   Nepal 1816 See Nepal–United Kingdom relations

Relations between the UK and Nepal have historically been friendly and there have been close links between the Royal Families. The UK is highly regarded in Nepal as a result of historical ties, development assistance and long-term support in the struggle for democratic peace in Nepal.

 North Korea 2000 See North Korea–United Kingdom relations
 Oman 1971 See Oman–United Kingdom relations

The relations between the United Kingdom and Oman are strong and strategic. In April 2010 the government of Oman stated that it wanted to buy Eurofighter Typhoons from the UK. The United Kingdom has an embassy in Mina al Fahal and Oman has an embassy in London.

 Pakistan 1947 See Pakistan–United Kingdom relations

The UK established diplomatic relations with Pakistan on 14 August 1947.

The UK governed Pakistan from 1824 to 1947, as part of the British Raj which also included modern day India and Bangladesh, until it achieved full independence.

Both countries share common membership of the Commonwealth.

 Palestine N/A See Palestine–United Kingdom relations

The United Kingdom maintains a consulate in Jerusalem which handles British relations with the Palestinian Authority. The Foreign and Commonwealth Office states the "Consular district covers Jerusalem (West and East), the West Bank and Gaza. As well as work on the Middle East Peace Process and other political issues, the consulate also promotes trade between the UK and the Occupied Palestinian Territories and manages an extensive programme of aid and development work. The latter is undertaken primarily by the DFID office in Jerusalem.".

The Palestinian Authority is represented in London by Manuel Hassassian, the Palestinian General Delegate to the United Kingdom.

 Philippines 1946 See Philippines–United Kingdom relations
  • The United Kingdom and the Philippines have good relations.
  • The Philippines has been one of the UK's major recruitment countries for nurses and over 80,000 Filipino nurses and care-givers work in the UK. The total Philippine community in the UK is estimated to be about 150,000. There are estimated to be some 15,000 British nationals living in the Philippines. About 180,000 British nationals visit the Philippines annually.
 Qatar 1971 See Qatar–United Kingdom relations

The UK established diplomatic relations with Qatar on 6 September 1971.

  • Qatar maintains an embassy in London.
  • The United Kingdom is accredited to Qatar through its embassy in Doha.

The UK governed Qatar from 1916 to 1971, when it achieved full independence.

The UK and the Gulf Cooperation Council, of which Qatar is a member, are negotiating a free trade agreement.

 Saudi Arabia 1927 See Saudi Arabia–United Kingdom relations

The UK established diplomatic relations with Saudi Arabia on 20 May 1927.

  • Saudi Arabia maintains an embassy in London.
  • The United Kingdom is accredited to Saudi Arabia through its embassy in Riyadh, as well as a consulate general in Jeddah.

The UK and the Gulf Cooperation Council, of which Saudi Arabia is a member, are negotiating a free trade agreement.

 Singapore 1965 See Singapore–United Kingdom relations

Singapore and the United Kingdom share a friendly relationship since Singapore became independent from the United Kingdom in 1959. Singapore retained the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council as the final court of appeal up till 1989 (fully abolished in 1994) due to political reasons.

 South Korea 1883 See South Korea–United Kingdom relations
  • Formal relations between South Korea and the United Kingdom commenced on the 18 January 1949 although diplomatic ties go back to 1883. British military participation in the Korean War during the 1950s was significant, but relations between the two countries at the time were described as "tenuous", with relatively little known about each other. Commercial and trade relationships grew rapidly during the 1970s. During the Asian Financial Crisis in the late 1990s, the Queen made a state visit to South Korea which was well received at a time of crisis in the country. Today, there are strong economic and diplomatic links between the two countries. The United Kingdom has a visa scheme through which young South Koreans can live and work in the UK for two years. There is a British embassy in Seoul and a South Korean embassy in London.
 Sri Lanka 1948 See Sri Lanka–United Kingdom relations
 Syria 1942 See Syria–United Kingdom relations

In 2001, positive relations were developed between Prime Minister Tony Blair and the Syrian government, as part of the War on Terror. Since the 2011 civil war, relations have deteriorated, and the UK was one of the first countries to recognise the opposition as the sole legitimate representative of the Syrian people.

 Taiwan N/A See Taiwan–United Kingdom relations
 Tajikistan 1992 See Foreign relations of Tajikistan

The UK established diplomatic relations with Tajikistan on 15 January 1992.

  • Tajikistan maintains an embassy in London.
  • The UK is accredited to Tajikistan embassy in Dushanbe.

Both countries share common membership of the OSCE.

 Thailand 1855 See Thailand–United Kingdom relations

The UK established diplomatic relations with Thailand on 18 April 1855.

  • Thailand maintains an embassy in London.
  • The UK is accredited to Thailand through its embassy in Bangkok.
 Turkey 1793 See Turkey–United Kingdom relations
  • Turkey has an embassy and a consulate general in London.
  • The United Kingdom has an embassy in Ankara, a consulate general in Istanbul, a vice consulate in Antalya and a consulate in Izmir. The United Kingdom has honorary consulates in Adana, Bodrum, Fethiye and Marmaris.

The United Kingdom is the second biggest importer of goods from Turkey, after Germany. Turkey exports around 8 per cent of its total goods to the United Kingdom. Around 1,000,000 Britons take holidays in Turkey every year, while 100,000 Turks travel to the UK for business or pleasure.

The United Kingdom does not recognise the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC). The TRNC is only recognised by Turkey. The UK is also a signatory to a treaty with Greece and Turkey concerning the independence of Cyprus, the Treaty of Guarantee, which maintains that Britain is a "guarantor power" of the island's independence. Both countries are members of NATO.

 Turkmenistan 1992 See Foreign relations of Turkmenistan

The UK established diplomatic relations with Turkmenistan on 23 January 1992.

  • Turkmenistan maintains an embassy in London.
  • The UK is accredited to Turkmenistan through its embassy in Ashgabat.

Both countries share common membership of the OSCE.

 United Arab Emirates 1971 See United Arab Emirates–United Kingdom relations
  • The UAE has an embassy in London.
  • The UK maintains an embassy in Abu Dhabi and is unique in having another Embassy in Dubai.
  • The UAE-UK relations have been described as a "special relationship".
  • Queen Elizabeth II has visited the UAE 2 times.
  • 100,000 British citizens live in the UAE.
 Uzbekistan 1992 See United Kingdom–Uzbekistan relations

The UK established diplomatic relations with Uzbekistan on 18 February 1992.

  • Turkmenistan maintains an embassy in London.
  • The UK is accredited to Uzbekistan through its embassy in Tashkent.

Both countries share common membership of the OSCE.

 Vietnam 1973 See United Kingdom–Vietnam relations

The UK established diplomatic relations with Vietnam on 11 September 1973.

  • The UK maintains an embassy in Hanoi.
  • Vietnam maintains an embassy in London.

The UK occupied Southern Vietnam and Saigon from 1945–1946.

The UK and Vietnam entered into a strategic partnership agreement in 2010. The UK and Vietnam have an active United Kingdom–Vietnam Free Trade Agreement since 1 January 2021. Both countries share common membership of CPTPP.

Europe

The UK maintained good relations with Western Europe since 1945, and Eastern Europe since end of the Cold War in 1989. After years of dispute with France it joined the European Economic Community in 1973, which eventually evolved into the European Union through the Maastricht Treaty twenty years later. Unlike the majority of European countries, the UK does not use the euro as its currency and is not a member of the Eurozone. During the years of its membership of the European Union, the United Kingdom had often been referred to as a "peculiar" member, due to its occasional dispute in policies with the organisation. The United Kingdom regularly opted out of EU legislation and policies. Through differences in geography, culture and history, national opinion polls have found that of the 28 nationalities in the European Union, British people have historically felt the least European. On 23 June 2016, the United Kingdom voted to leave the European Union and formally left on 31 January 2020.

Country Formal relations began Notes
 Albania 1921 See Albania–United Kingdom relations

The UK established diplomatic relations with Albania on 9 November 1921.

  • Albania maintains an embassy in London.
  • The United Kingdom is accredited to Albania through its embassy in Tirana.

Both countries share common membership of the Council of Europe, NATO, and OSCE. The two countries also have a free trade agreement.

 Andorra 1994 See Foreign relations of Andorra
  • The United Kingdom's consulate-general in Barcelona handles the United Kingdom's consular activities in Andorra.
 Austria 1799 See Austria–United Kingdom relations
 Belarus 1992 See Belarus–United Kingdom relations

The UK established diplomatic relations with Belarus on 27 January 1992.

  • Belarus maintains an embassy in London.
  • The United Kingdom is accredited to Belarus through its embassy in Minsk.

Both countries share common membership of the OSCE.

 Belgium 1830 See Belgium–United Kingdom relations

The UK established diplomatic relations with Belgium on 1 December 1830.

Both countries share common membership of the Council of Europe, NATO, OECD, and OSCE.

 Bosnia and Herzegovina 1992 See Bosnia and Herzegovina–United Kingdom relations

The UK established diplomatic relations with Bosnia and Herzegovina on 13 April 1992.

  • Bosnia and Herzegovina maintains an embassy in London.
  • The United Kingdom is accredited to Bosnia and Herzegovina through its embassy in Sarajevo, and an embassy office in Banja Luka.

Both countries share common membership of the Council of Europe, and the OSCE.

 Bulgaria 1879 See Bulgaria–United Kingdom relations
  • Bulgaria has an embassy in London and an honorary consulate in Dundee.
  • The United Kingdom has an embassy in Sofia,

Both countries are members of NATO.

 Croatia 1992 See Croatia–United Kingdom relations

The UK established diplomatic relations with Croatia on 24 June 1992.

  • Croatia has an embassy in London and a consulate in Edinburgh.
  • The United Kingdom has an embassy in Zagreb and consulates in Dubrovnik and Split.

Both countries share common membership of the Council of Europe, NATO, and OSCE.

 Cyprus 1960 See Cyprus–United Kingdom relations

The UK established diplomatic relations with Cyprus on 16 August 1960.

  • Cyprus has a High Commission in London and honorary consulates in Birmingham, Bristol, Dunblane, Glasgow, Northern Ireland and West Yorkshire.
  • The United Kingdom has a High Commission in Nicosia.

Cyprus was ruled by the United Kingdom from 1878, until it achieved independence on 16 August 1960. The UK is a signatory to the Treaty of Guarantee, which maintains that Britain is a "guarantor power" of Cyprus's independence; the UK maintains the two sovereign base areas of Akrotiri and Dhekelia on the island of Cyprus.

Both countries share common membership of the Commonwealth of Nations, the Council of Europe, and the OSCE.

 Czech Republic 1993 See Czech Republic–United Kingdom relations
  • The Czech Republic has an embassy in London and honorary consulates in Belfast and Edinburgh.
  • The United Kingdom has an embassy in Prague.

Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom paid a state visit to the Czech Republic in March 1996. Both countries are members of NATO.

 Denmark 1654 See Denmark–United Kingdom relations
  • Denmark has an embassy in London.
  • The United Kingdom has an embassy in Copenhagen.

Queen Margrethe II of Denmark paid state visits to the United Kingdom in April/May 1974, and in February 2000. Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom paid state visits to Denmark in May 1957, and in May 1979. Both countries are members of NATO.

 Estonia 1991 See Foreign relations of Estonia
  • Estonia has an embassy in London and honorary consuls in Liverpool, Cheltenham, Paisley and Wales.
  • The United Kingdom has an embassy in Tallinn.

Both countries are members of NATO.

 Finland 1919 See Finland–United Kingdom relations

The UK established diplomatic relations with Finland on 28 March 1919.

Both countries share common membership of the Council of Europe, NATO, OECD, and OSCE.

 France 1396 See France–United Kingdom relations

The UK established diplomatic relations with France in 1396.

  • France maintains an embassy in London, and consulates general in London and Edinburgh.
  • The United Kingdom has an embassy in Paris, and consulates in Bordeaux and Marseille.

Both countries share common membership of the Council of Europe, G7, G20, NATO, OECD, and OSCE.

 Germany 1680 See Germany–United Kingdom relations
  • Germany has an embassy in London and a consulate general in Edinburgh. German also has honorary consulates in Aberdeen, Barrow on Humber, Belfast, Coventry, Bristol, Cardiff, Dover, Glasgow, Guernsey, Jersey, Kirkwall, Leeds, Lerwick, Liverpool, Middlesbrough, Newcastle upon Tyne, Plymouth and Southampton.
  • The United Kingdom has an embassy in Berlin and consulates general in Düsseldorf and Munich. The United Kingdom also has honorary consulates in Bremen, Frankfurt, Hamburg, Hannover, Kiel, Nürnberg and Stuttgart.
  • The UK maintains military bases in Germany.

Both countries are members of NATO.

 Greece 1833 See Greece–United Kingdom relations

The UK established diplomatic relations with Greece on 1 January 1833.

Both countries share common membership of the Council of Europe, NATO, OECD, and OSCE.

 Holy See 1982 See Holy See–United Kingdom relations

With the English Reformation, diplomatic links between London and the Holy See, which had been established in 1479, were interrupted in 1536 and again, after a brief restoration in 1553, in 1558. Formal diplomatic ties between the United Kingdom and the Holy See were restored in 1914 and raised to ambassadorial level in 1982.

 Hungary 1921 See also Hungary–United Kingdom relations

The UK established diplomatic relations with Hungary on 22 May 1921.

  • Hungary maintains an embassy in London and a general consulate in Manchester.
  • The United Kingdom is accredited to Hungary through its embassy in Budapest.

Both countries share common membership of the Council of Europe, NATO, OECD, and OSCE.

 Iceland 1944 See Iceland–United Kingdom relations

Both countries share common membership of the Atlantic co-operation pact, and NATO.

 Ireland 1921 See Ireland–United Kingdom relations

Despite a long history of conflict from English Tudor plantation in Ireland to the Irish War of independence, the UK presently works closely with the government of the Republic of Ireland in areas concerning the peace process in Northern Ireland as well as on many security issues. In 1949 the Irish Houses of Parliament passed the Republic of Ireland Act, making the Republic of Ireland officially fully independent; the country withdrew from the Commonwealth. Under the Ireland Act 1949 Irish citizens are treated as though they are Commonwealth citizens and not aliens for the purposes of law. Until 1998, the Republic of Ireland claimed Northern Ireland, but this was rescinded under the Belfast Agreement through an amendment of the Irish Constitution, which now states an aspiration to peaceful unity. There is an ongoing dispute that also involves Denmark and Iceland, over the status of the ocean floor surrounding Rockall. However, this is for the most part a trivial issue that rarely makes it onto British-Irish meeting agendas. Ireland has confidential agreements with both the United Kingdom and NATO to defend sovereign Irish airspace from intrusions or attacks.

  • Ireland has an embassy in London and a consulate general in Cardiff, Edinburgh and Manchester.
  • The United Kingdom has an embassy in Dublin.

Under the Ireland Act 1949 Irish citizens are treated as though they are Commonwealth citizens and not aliens for the purposes of law. See Commonwealth of Nations & Ireland Section above.

Both countries share common membership of the Atlantic co-operation pact.

 Italy 1859 See Italy–United Kingdom relations

The UK established diplomatic relations with Italy on 13 April 1859.

  • Italy has an embassy in London, a consulate general in Edinburgh and a consulate in Manchester.
  • The United Kingdom has an embassy in Rome, a consulate general in Milan and a consulate in Naples.

Both countries share common membership of the Council of Europe, G7, G20, NATO, OECD, and OSCE.

 Kosovo 2008 See Kosovo–United Kingdom relations
  • Kosovo has a Consular Mission in London.
  • The United Kingdom has an embassy in Pristina.

When Kosovo declared its independence from Serbia on 17 February 2008, the United Kingdom became one of the first countries to officially announce recognition of sovereign Kosovo on 18 February 2008. The United Kingdom has had an embassy in Pristina since 5 March 2008. Kosovo has an embassy in London since 1 October 2008.

 Latvia 1991 See Foreign relations of Latvia
  • Latvia has an embassy in London and honorary consulates in Edinburgh, Northern Ireland, Manchester and Wales.
  • The United Kingdom has embassy in Riga.

Both countries are members of NATO.

 Lithuania 1991 See Lithuania–United Kingdom relations

There are around 100,000 Lithuanians living in the United Kingdom. Both countries are members of NATO. In 2006, Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom and Prince Philip paid an official state visit to Lithuania.

Both countries are members of NATO.

 Luxembourg 1879 See Foreign relations of Luxembourg

The UK established diplomatic relations with Luxembourg on 27 November 1879.

  • Luxembourg maintains an embassy in London.
  • The United Kingdom is accredited to Luxembourg through its embassy in Luxembourg City.

Both countries share common membership of the Council of Europe, NATO, OECD, and OSCE.

 Malta 1964 See Malta–United Kingdom relations

In the 1950s and 1960s, serious consideration was given in both countries to the idea of a political union between the United Kingdom and Malta. However, this plan for "Integration with Britain" foundered, and Malta gained its independence from the United Kingdom in 1964. British Monarch Queen Elizabeth II remained Queen of Malta until the country became a Republic in 1974. There is a small Maltese community in the United Kingdom. In addition, the British overseas territory of Gibraltar has been influenced by significant 18th and 19th Century immigration from Malta (see "History of the Maltese in Gibraltar").

  • Malta has a High Commission in London and consulates in Gibraltar, the Isle of Man, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales.
  • The United Kingdom has a High Commission in Valletta.

Malta is a member of the Commonwealth of Nations. See Commonwealth of Nations & Ireland Section above.

 Moldova 1992 See Moldova–United Kingdom relations

The UK established diplomatic relations with Moldova on 17 January 1992.

Both countries share common membership of the Council of Europe, and OSCE. The UK and Moldova have a bilateral free trade agreement, which has been active since 1 January 2021.

 Montenegro 2006 See Montenegro–United Kingdom relations

Both countries are members of NATO.

 Netherlands 1603 See Netherlands–United Kingdom relations
  • The Netherlands has an embassy in London and consulates in Aberdeen, Belfast, Birmingham, Cardiff, Edinburgh, Guernsey, Hamilton, Harwich, Hull, Liverpool, Manchester, Plymouth and Southampton. The Netherlands also has a vice consulate in Dover.
  • The United Kingdom has an embassy in The Hague and consulates in Amsterdam and Willemstad.

Both countries share common membership of the Atlantic co-operation pact, and NATO.

 Norway 1905 See Norway–United Kingdom relations

The UK established diplomatic relations with Norway on 6 November 1905.

Both countries share common membership of the Atlantic co-operation pact, Council of Europe, NATO, OECD, and OSCE.

 Poland 1919 See Poland–United Kingdom relations
  • Poland has an embassy in London, a consulate general in Edinburgh and Manchester. Poland also has honorary consulates in Bristol, Gibraltar, Hull, Kidderminster, Newry and St Helier.
  • The United Kingdom has an embassy in Warsaw.
  • Both countries participate in shared defence and security cooperation.

Both countries are members of NATO.

 Portugal 1386 See Portugal–United Kingdom relations

The UK established diplomatic relations with Portugal on 9 May 1386.

The bilateral relation dates back to the Middle Ages in 1373 with the Anglo-Portuguese Alliance.

Both countries share common membership of the Atlantic co-operation pact, Council of Europe, NATO, OECD, and OSCE.

 Romania 1880 See Romania–United Kingdom relations

The UK established diplomatic relations with Romania on 20 February 1880.

  • Romania maintains an embassy London, and consulate generals in Edinburgh and Manchester. Romania also maintains honorary consulates in Hirwaun, Leeds, Morpeth-Newcastle and Southampton.
  • The United Kingdom is accredited to Romania through its embassy in Bucharest.

Both countries share common membership of the Council of Europe, NATO, and OSCE.

 Russia 1553 See Russia–United Kingdom relations
  • Russia has an embassy in London and a consulate in Edinburgh.
  • The United Kingdom has an embassy in Moscow and consulate generals in Ekaterinburg and Saint Petersburg.

Spanning nearly five centuries, the relationship has often switched from a state of alliance to rivalry. Both countries were allies during World War I and II. During the Cold War, both countries participated in intense espionage activity against each other. In the early-21st century, especially following the poisoning of Alexander Litvinenko in 2006, relations became strained again, and since 2014 have grown more unfriendly due to the Russo-Ukrainian War and to activities by Russia such as the suspected 2018 poisoning of Sergei and Yulia Skripal, seen as hostile by the UK and by many in the Western world. In the wake of the poisoning, 28 countries expelled suspected Russian spies acting as diplomats.

 San Marino 1899 See San Marino–United Kingdom relations
  • San Marino has a consulate general in London.
  • The United Kingdom has a consulate general to San Marino in Rome.
 Serbia 1837 See Serbia–United Kingdom relations

The UK established diplomatic relations with Serbia on 20 February 1880.

  • Serbia maintains an embassy in London.
  • The United Kingdom is accredited to Serbia through its embassy in Belgrade.

Both countries share common membership of the Council of Europe, and OSCE.

 Slovakia 1993 See Slovakia–United Kingdom relations

Both countries are members of NATO.

 Slovenia 1992 See Foreign relations of Slovenia
  • Slovenia has an embassy in London
  • The United Kingdom has an embassy in Ljubljana.

Both countries are members of NATO.

 Spain 1509 See Spain–United Kingdom relations
  • Spain has an embassy in London and consulates general in Edinburgh and Manchester.
  • The United Kingdom has an embassy in Madrid and consulates general in Barcelona and Madrid. The United Kingdom also has consulates in Bilbao, Ibiza, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Málaga, Palma de Mallorca and Santa Cruz de Tenerife.

During the Second World War Spain remained neutral, but was perceived to be closely aligned with Nazi Germany. Following the end of the war, frosty relations continued between the two states until the end of the Franco era and the democratisation of Spain.

Both countries share common membership of the Atlantic co-operation pact, and NATO.

 Sweden 1653 See Sweden–United Kingdom relations
  • Sweden has an embassy in London as well as consulates general in Edinburgh and Gibraltar. Sweden also has consulates in Guernsey and Jersey as well as honorary consulates in Belfast, Birmingham, Brighton, Bristol, Cardiff, Dover, Glasgow, Immingham, Lerwick, Liverpool, Manchester, Newcastle upon Tyne, Southampton and Stornonway.
  • The United Kingdom has an embassy in Stockholm and honorary consulates in Gothenburg and Malmö.
  Switzerland 1900 See Switzerland–United Kingdom relations
  • Switzerland has an embassy in London and consulate general in Edinburgh. Switzerland also has consulates in Belfast, Cardiff, Cayman Islands, Gibraltar, Hamilton, Manchester and St Peter Port.
  • The United Kingdom has an embassy in Bern.
 Ukraine 1991 See Ukraine–United Kingdom relations

North America

Country Formal relations began Notes
 Antigua and Barbuda 1981 See Antigua and Barbuda–United Kingdom relations

The UK established diplomatic relations with Antigua and Barbuda on 1 November 1981. Both countries are Commonwealth Realms.

  • Antigua and Barbuda maintains an high commission in London.
  • United Kingdom is accredited to Antigua and Barbuda through its high commission in Saint John's.

The UK governed Antigua and Barbuda from 1632 to 1981, when Antigua and Barbuda achieved full independence.

Both countries share common membership of the Commonwealth; they are both parties of the UK-CARIFORUM continuity Trade Agreement.

 Barbados 1966 See Barbados–United Kingdom relations

The UK established diplomatic relations with Barbados on 30 November 1966.

  • Antigua and Barbuda maintains an high commission in London.
  • United Kingdom is accredited to Barbados through its high commission in Bridgetown.

The UK governed Barbados from 1625 to 1966, when Barbados achieved full independence.

Both countries share common membership of the Commonwealth; they are both parties of the UK-CARIFORUM continuity Trade Agreement.

 Belize 1981 See Belize–United Kingdom relations

The UK established diplomatic relations with Belize on 21 September 1981. Both countries are Commonwealth Realms.

  • Belize maintains an high commission in London.
  • United Kingdom is accredited to Belize from its high commission in Belmopan.

The UK governed Belize from 1783 to 1981, when Belize achieved full independence.

Both countries share common membership of the Commonwealth, they are also both parties of the UK-CARIFORUM continuity Trade Agreement.

 Canada 1880 See Canada–United Kingdom relations

Both nations enjoy a cooperative and intimate contact; the two countries are related through history, the Commonwealth of Nations, and their sharing of the same Head of State and monarch. Both countries fought together in both World Wars, the Korean War, and more recently cooperate in the coalition in the War in Afghanistan. Both are founding members of NATO, and also belong to the G7 (and the G8). Winston Churchill said Canada was the "linchpin of the English-speaking world", as it connects two other anglophone countries: the US and the UK. These three countries were the first to share the knowledge of the atom bomb with each other, as all three worked on the Manhattan Project together. Despite this shared history, the UK and Canada have grown apart economically. The UK was Canada's largest trade partner in the 19th and early 20th centuries, but is now well down the list. However relations are still strong, with large migration between the two countries, as well as Canada having the highest favourable public opinion of the UK in the world. The UK is currently in the process of acceeding to the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership, of which Canada is a founding member.

Both countries share common membership of the Atlantic co-operation pact.

 Cuba 1902 See Cuba–United Kingdom relations
 Dominican Republic 1850 See Foreign relations of the Dominican Republic

The UK established diplomatic relations with the Domican Republic on 6 March 1850.

  • Dominican Republic maintains an embassy in London.
  • United Kingdom is accredited to Dominican Republic from its embassy in Santo Domingo.

The United Kingdom was the first country to recognize the Dominican Republic.

Both countries share common membership of the Atlantic co-operation pact. Both countries are parties of the UK-CARIFORUM continuity Trade Agreement.

 El Salvador 1883 See Foreign relations of El Salvador

The UK established diplomatic relations with El Salvador in 1883.

  • El Salvador maintains an embassy in London.
  • United Kingdom is accredited to El Salvador from its embassy in San Salvador.

Both countries are parties of the UK-Central America continuity Trade Agreement.

 Grenada 1974 See Grenada–United Kingdom relations
 Haiti 1859 See Foreign relations of Haiti

The UK established diplomatic relations with Haiti on 13 May 1859.

  • Haiti maintains an embassy in London.
  • United Kingdom is accredited to Haiti from its embassy in Port-au-Prince.
 Honduras 1849 See Foreign relations of Honduras

The UK established diplomatic relations with Honduras on 16 June 1849, when Frederick Chatfield was appointed Charge d'Affaires despite being based in Guatemala.

  • Honduras maintains an embassy in London.
  • United Kingdom is accredited to Honduras from its embassy in Guatemala City.

Both countries are parties of the UK-Central America continuity Trade Agreement.

 Mexico 1824 See Mexico–United Kingdom relations

The United Kingdom was the first country in Europe to recognize Mexico's Independence. The relationship between the two nations began after the Pastry War when the United Kingdom aided Mexico against France. Also, relations improved when Mexico joined the British alongside the Allies to fight the Japanese forces in the Pacific War.

  • Mexico has an embassy in London.
  • United Kingdom has an embassy in Mexico City, a consulate-general in Cancún and a consulate in Monterrey.
 Nicaragua 1859 See Foreign relations of Nicaragua

The UK established diplomatic relations with Nicaragua on 22 February 1859.

  • Nicaragua maintains an embassy in London.
  • The United Kingdom maintains an embassy in Managua.

Both countries are parties of the UK-Central America continuity Trade Agreement.

 Panama 1904 See Foreign relations of Panama
  • The United Kingdom has an embassy in Panama City.
  • Panama has an embassy in London.
  • The UK and Panama have a strong bilateral relationship.
 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 1979 See Saint Vincent and the Grenadines–United Kingdom relations
 United States 1783 See United Kingdom–United States relations
United States President Barack Obama talks to British Prime Minister David Cameron on the South Lawn of the White House, 20 July 2010.

The UK established diplomatic relations with the United States on 1 June 1785. UK-US diplomatic relations is commonly described as the "Special Relationship".

The United States declared its independence from the United Kingdom on 4 July 1776. Both countries share common membership of the Atlantic co-operation pact, AUKUS, Five Eyes, the G7, the G20, NATO, OECD, OSCE, UKUSA Agreement, and the UNSC. Bilateral agreements between the two countries include the US–UK Mutual Defence Agreement, and a proposed free trade agreement.

Oceania

Country Formal relations began Notes
 Australia 1936 See Australia–United Kingdom relations

The UK established diplomatic relations with Australia in March 1936. Both countries are Commonwealth Realms.

The UK governed Australia from the late 18th century until 1942, when Australia achieved full independence.

Both countries share common membership of AUKUS, the Commonwealth, CPTPP, Five Eyes, the Five Power Defence Arrangements, the G20, OECD, and the UKUSA Agreement. The two countries have a bilateral free trade agreement.

 Nauru 1968 See Nauru–United Kingdom relations

Nauru was part of the British Western Pacific Territories from September 1914 and June 1921. The British Government had ceased to exercise any direct role in the governance of Nauru by 1968, when the island achieved its independence. The Nauruan government maintains an Hon. Consul, Martin W I Weston. The British High Commission in Suva is responsible for the United Kingdom's bilateral relations with Nauru.

 New Zealand 1939 See New Zealand–United Kingdom relations

Up to about the 1960s, New Zealand also had extremely close economic relations with the United Kingdom, especially considering the distance at which trade took place. As an example, in 1955, Britain took 65.3 per cent of New Zealand's exports, and only during the following decades did this dominant position begin to decline as the United Kingdom oriented itself more towards the European Union, with the share of exports going to Britain having fallen to only 6.2 per cent in 2000. Historically, some industries, such as dairying, a major economic factor in the former colony, had even more dominant trade links, with 80–100 per cent of all cheese and butter exports going to Britain from around 1890 to 1940. This strong bond also supported the mutual feelings for each other in other areas.

 Papua New Guinea 1975 See Papua New Guinea–United Kingdom relations

Papua New Guinea and the United Kingdom share Queen Elizabeth as their head of state. They have had relations since 1975 when Papua New Guinea gained independence from Australia.

 Solomon Islands 1978 See Foreign relations of Solomon Islands

The UK maintains a British High Commission in Honiara.

 Tonga 1879 See Foreign relations of Tonga

The United Kingdom and the Kingdom of Tonga established formal mutual diplomatic recognition in 1879. Tonga was then a British protectorate from 1900 to 1970, whereupon diplomatic relations resumed at the level of sovereign states.

South America

Country Formal relations began Notes
 Argentina 1823 See Argentina–United Kingdom relations

Both countries share common membership of the Atlantic co-operation pact.

 Brazil 1826 See Brazil–United Kingdom relations

Both countries share common membership of the Atlantic co-operation pact.

 Chile 1844 See Chile–United Kingdom relations

Chile provided some assistance to Britain during the Falklands War since it was itself at risk of possible war with Argentina regarding the boundary between the two nations in the Beagle Channel.

  • The United Kingdom has embassies in Valparaíso, Puerto Montt, Punta Arenas and Santiago.
  • Chile has an embassy in London.
 Colombia 1825 See Colombia–United Kingdom relations

The UK established diplomatic relations with Colombia on 18 April 1825.

  • Colombia maintains an embassy in London.
  • The United Kingdom is accredited to Colombia through its embassy in Bogotá and two consulates in Cali and Cartagena.

Both countries share common membership of the OECD, as well as the UK-Andean countries free trade agreement.

 Ecuador 1853 See Foreign relations of Ecuador

The UK established diplomatic relations with Ecuador on 29 January 1853.

  • Ecuador maintains an embassy in London.
  • The United Kingdom is accredited to Ecuador through its embassy in Quito.

Both countries are parties of the UK-Andean countries free trade agreement.

 Guyana 1966 See Foreign relations of Guyana

Formerly known as British Guiana (until 1966), it became the U.K.'s largest Commonwealth realm in South America upon the nation's independence the same year. In 1970, the nation transitioned to republic status through newly laid constitution and today both nations continue relations chiefly through the Commonwealth of Nations. Guyana is roughly the same physical size as the U.K. Due to proximity, Guyana predominately associates and identifies culturally with the close by Commonwealth Caribbean area and takes part in the West Indies Cricket Team as national sport. Ninety per cent of the nation's population of 800 thousand persons live on ten per cent of the nation's mostly coastal area while the nations' interior consists mostly of Amerindians and native rainforests.

  • Guyana has a high commission in London.
  • United Kingdom has a high commission in Georgetown.

Both countries share common membership of the Atlantic co-operation pact.

 Paraguay 1853 See Paraguay–United Kingdom relations

Diplomatic relations between both countries were established on 4 March 1853, with the signing of a treaty of Friendship, Trade and Navigation. A dominant view in Paraguay and significant in all the Southern Cone is that the interests of the British Empire played a considerable role during the Paraguayan War.

 Peru 1823 See Peru–United Kingdom relations

The UK established diplomatic relations with Peru on 10 October 1823.

  • Peru has an embassy in London.
  • The United Kingdom has an embassy in Lima.

Both countries are members of CPTPP and the UK-Andean Countries Free Trade Agreement.

 Suriname 1976 See Foreign relations of Suriname
  • United Kingdom is accredited to Suriname from its embassy in Georgetown, Guyana.
  • Suriname has an embassy in London.
 Uruguay 1825 See United Kingdom–Uruguay relations

Both countries share common membership of the Atlantic co-operation pact.

 Venezuela 1834 See United Kingdom–Venezuela relations

The UK established diplomatic relations with Venezuela on 29 October 1834.

  • The United Kingdom has an embassy in Caracas.
  • Venezuela has an embassy in London.

International organisations

The United Kingdom is a member of the following international organisations:

  • ADB - Asian Development Bank (nonregional member)
  • AfDB - African Development Bank (nonregional member)
  • Arctic Council (observer)
  • Australia Group
  • BIS - Bank for International Settlements
  • Commonwealth of Nations
  • CBSS - Council of the Baltic Sea States (observer)
  • CDB - Caribbean Development Bank
  • Council of Europe
  • CERN - European Organization for Nuclear Research
  • CPTPP - Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans–Pacific Partnership
  • EAPC - Euro-Atlantic Partnership Council
  • EBRD - European Bank for Reconstruction and Development
  • EIB - European Investment Bank
  • ESA - European Space Agency
  • FAO - Food and Agriculture Organization
  • FATF - Financial Action Task Force
  • G-20 - Group of Twenty
  • G-5 - Group of Five
  • G7 - Group of Seven
  • G8 - Group of Eight
  • G-10 - Group of Ten (economics)
  • IADB - Inter-American Development Bank
  • IAEA - International Atomic Energy Agency
  • IBRD - International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (also known as the World Bank)
  • ICAO - International Civil Aviation Organization
  • ICC - International Chamber of Commerce
  • ICCt - International Criminal Court
  • ICRM - International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement
  • IDA - International Development Association
  • IEA - International Energy Agency
  • IFAD - International Fund for Agricultural Development
  • IFC - International Finance Corporation
  • IFRCS - International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies
  • IHO - International Hydrographic Organization
  • ILO - International Labour Organization
  • IMF - International Monetary Fund
  • IMO - International Maritime Organization
  • IMSO - International Mobile Satellite Organization
  • Interpol - International Criminal Police Organization
  • IOC - International Olympic Committee
  • IOM - International Organization for Migration
  • IPU - Inter-Parliamentary Union
  • ISO - International Organization for Standardization
  • ITSO - International Telecommunications Satellite Organization
  • ITU - International Telecommunication Union
  • ITUC - International Trade Union Confederation
  • MIGA - Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency
  • MONUSCO - United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
  • NATO - North Atlantic Treaty Organization
  • NEA - Nuclear Energy Agency
  • NSG - Nuclear Suppliers Group
  • OAS - Organization of American States (observer)
  • OECD - Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
  • OPCW - Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons
  • OSCE - Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
  • Paris Club
  • PCA - Permanent Court of Arbitration
  • PIF - Pacific Islands Forum (partner)
  • SECI - Southeast European Cooperative Initiative (observer)
  • UN - United Nations
  • UNSC - United Nations Security Council
  • UNCTAD - United Nations Conference on Trade and Development
  • UNESCO - United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization
  • UNFICYP - United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus
  • UNHCR - United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
  • UNIDO - United Nations Industrial Development Organization
  • UNMIS - United Nations Mission in Sudan
  • UNRWA - United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East
  • UPU - Universal Postal Union
  • WCO - World Customs Organization
  • WHO - World Health Organization
  • WIPO - World Intellectual Property Organization
  • WMO - World Meteorological Organization
  • WTO - World Trade Organization
  • Zangger Committee - (also known as the) Nuclear Exporters Committee

See also


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