Foreign relations of São Tomé and Príncipe explained

Until independence in 1975, São Tomé and Príncipe had few ties abroad except those that passed through Portugal. Following independence, the new government sought to expand its diplomatic relationships. A common language, tradition, and colonial legacy have led to close collaboration between São Tomé and other ex-Portuguese colonies in Africa, particularly Angola. São Toméan relations with other African countries in the region, such as Gabon and the Republic of the Congo, are also good. In December 2000, São Tomé signed the African Union treaty; it was later ratified by the National Assembly.

The São Toméan government has generally maintained a foreign policy based on nonalignment and cooperation with any country willing to assist in its economic development. In recent years, it has also increasingly emphasized ties to the United States and western Europe.

Diplomatic relations

List of countries which São Tomé and Príncipe maintains diplomatic relations with:

CountryDate
1 China[1]
2 Germany[2]
3 Portugal[3]
4 Romania[4]
5 Cameroon[5]
6 Japan[6]
7[7]
8[8]
9 France[9]
10 United States[10]
11 Czech Republic[11]
12 Mongolia[12]
13 Argentina[13]
14 Nigeria[14]
15 Brazil[15]
16 Gabon
17 India[16]
18[17]
19 Cuba[18]
20 Hungary[19]
21[20]
22 Libya[21] [22]
23[23]
24 Angola[24]
25 Poland[25]
26 Canada[26]
27 Morocco[27]
28 Algeria[28]
29 Serbia[29]
30 Finland
31 Albania[30]
32 Grenada
33 United Kingdom[31]
34 Bulgaria
35 Kuwait
36 Jamaica
37 Mozambique[32]
38[33]
39 Spain[34]
[35]
40 Switzerland[36]
41 Greece
42 Seychelles
43 Belgium[37]
44 Tunisia[38]
45 Thailand[39]
46
47 Zambia[40]
48 Colombia
49[41]
50 Italy[42]
51 Peru
52 Chile[43]
53 Mexico
54 Uruguay[44]
55 Slovakia[45]
56 Austria
57 Croatia[46]
58 Israel[47]
59 South Africa[48]
60 Latvia[49]
(severed)
61 Singapore[50]
62 Oman
63 United Arab Emirates
64 Bahrain[51]
65 Ukraine
66
67 Cyprus
68 Philippines
69 Bosnia and Herzegovina
70 Belarus
71 Mauritius
72 Lithuania
73[52]
74 Iceland
75[53]
76 Estonia[54]
77 Andorra[55]
78 Australia
79 Indonesia[56]
80 Mauritania[57]
81 Luxembourg[58]
82 Slovenia
83 Georgia[59]
84 Kazakhstan
85 Rwanda[60]
86 Sudan[61]
87 Cape Verde[62]
88 Namibia[63]
89 Dominican Republic[64]
90 Malta
91 Tajikistan
92 Azerbaijan
93 Saint Kitts and Nevis
94 Norway[65]
95 Burkina Faso[66]
96 Benin[67]
97 Denmark[68]
98 Qatar[69]
99 Chad[70]
100
101 Maldives
102 Zimbabwe[71]
103 Saudi Arabia[72]
104 Burundi[73]
105 Paraguay
106Unknown[74]
107Unknown[75]
108 Equatorial GuineaUnknown[76]
109 GhanaUnknown[77]
110 GuineaUnknown[78]
111 Guinea-BissauUnknown[79]
112 KenyaUnknown[80]
113 MalaysiaUnknown[81]
114 NetherlandsUnknown[82]
115 NicaraguaUnknown[83]
116 PakistanUnknown[84]

Bilateral relations

CountryFormal relations beganNotes
7 January 1979Both countries established diplomatic relations on 7 January 1979 when has been accredited Ambassador of Algeria to São Tomé and Príncipe (resident in Luanda) Mr. Noureddine Harbi.
Angola19 February 1978Both countries established diplomatic relations on 19 February 1978
  • Angola has an embassy in São Tomé.
  • São Tomé and Príncipe has an embassy in Luanda.
Australia8 July 2009Both countries established diplomatic relations on 8 July 2009[85]
  • Australia is represented in São Tomé and Príncipe from its embassy in Lisbon, Portugal.[86]
  • São Tomé and Príncipe is represented in Australia by from its embassy in Lisbon, Portugal.
20 February 2019Both countries established diplomatic relations on 20 February 2019 when Ambassador of Benin, Paulete  Adjovi presented his credentials to the President of São Tomé and Príncipe, Evaristo Carvalho.
Brazil12 July 1975See Brazil–São Tomé and Príncipe relations

Both countries established diplomatic relations in 1975.[87] Both countries are full members of the Community of Portuguese Language Countries.

  • Brazil has an embassy in São Tomé.
  • São Tomé and Príncipe is accredited to Brazil from its Permanent Mission to the United Nations in New York City, United States.
19 February 2019Both countries established diplomatic relations on 19 February 2019 when Ambassador of Burkina Faso to Sao Tome and Principe, Saïdou Zongo presented his credentials.[88]
13 June 2023Both countries established diplomatic relations on 13 June 2023 when first Ambassador of Burundi to São Tomé and Príncipe Mr. Mwamba Ntirampeba presented his credentials to President Carlos Manuel Vila Nova.
São Tomé and Príncipe maintains an embassy in Praia, Cape Verde.[89]
China12 July 1975, severed diplomatic relations 6 May 1997, Restored 26 December 2016See China–São Tomé and Príncipe relations

Prior to independence, the People's Republic of China (PRC) supported the country's indigenous movement for independence against the Portuguese Empire and the relationship continued after independence. Official diplomatic relation was established with the PRC upon independence on 12 July 1975. In 1975 and 1983, the country's first president, Manuel Pinto da Costa, visited the PRC. On 6 May 1997, São Tomé and Príncipe switched diplomatic relation from PRC to Republic of China (ROC).[90] On 15 November 2013, an unofficial PRC trade mission office was established in São Tomé and Príncipe to facilitate the non-political commercial ties with the PRC.[91] However, in June 2014, President Manuel Pinto da Costa made a private visit to Shanghai in Mainland China for a non-political mission.[92]

São Tomé and Príncipe had been speaking at the United Nations General Assembly for ROC meaningful participation in international organizations. While on the other side, ROC has provided various aids to the country for the development in their infrastructure and social system.[93]

São Tomé and Príncipe severed relations with ROC on 20 December 2016, leaving Burkina Faso and Swaziland as the only two remaining African nations retaining formal relations with the ROC,[94] when the ROC government reportedly turned down a São Toméan request for $210 million in financial assistance.[95] Diplomatic relations between PRC and São Tomé and Príncipe resumed on 26 December 2016.[96]

EgyptMarch 1976
  • Egypt is represented in São Tomé and Príncipe by its embassy in Luanda, Angola.[97]
  • Both countries are full members of the African Union.
Sao Tome and Principe has an embassy in Libreville, Gabon[98]
India14 August 1975See India–São Tomé and Príncipe relations
  • India has an embassy in São Tomé.[99]
  • São Tomé and Príncipe has an honorary consulate in New Delhi.
Italy24 December 1988Both countries established diplomatic relations on 24 December 1988 when Italian ambassador Francesco Lanata presented his credentials to Sao Tome and Principe.[100]
4 August 2013Both countries established diplomatic relations on 4 August 2013 when Ambassador of Mauritania With residence in Abuja, Nigeria Mr. Ba Abderrahmane, presented his letters of credentials to President of São Tomé and Príncipe Manuel Pinto da Costa.
Mozambique1981
  • Mozambique is accredited to São Tomé and Príncipe from its embassy in Luanda, Angola and maintains an honorary consulate in São Tomé.
  • São Tomé and Príncipe is accredited to Mozambique from its embassy in Luanda, Angola and maintains an honorary consulate in Maputo.[101]
14 September 2018Both countries established diplomatic relations on 14 September 2018 when Ambassador of São Tomé and Príncipe Mr. Carlos Gustavo dos Anjos, presented his credentials to President of Namibia Hage G. Geingob.
Portugal12 July 1975See Portugal–São Tomé and Príncipe relationsBoth countries established diplomatic relations on 12 July 1975.
  • Portugal has an embassy in São Tomé.
  • São Tomé and Príncipe has an embassy in Lisbon.
Serbia2 February 1979
  • Both countries established diplomatic relations on 2 February 1979[102]
  • Both countries have a number of bilateral agreements.[103]
South Africa10 May 1994
  • Both countries established diplomatic relations on 10 May 1994.[104]
  • Both countries are full members of the African Union.
20 August 1988Establishment of diplomatic relations between the Republic of Korea and São Tomé and Príncipe was August 20, 1988. In 2001 Bilateral Trade were Exports $74,479 Imports $40,381.[105]
Spain26 February 1982Both countries established diplomatic relations on 26 February 1982 when appointed first Ambassador of Spain in São Tomé and Príncipe (resident in Luanda) Mr. Manuel Piñeiro Souto[106]
Turkey12 July 1975[107]
  • Embassy of São Tomé and Príncipe in Lisbon is accredited to Turkey.[108]
  • The Turkish Embassy in Libreville is accredited to São Tomé and Príncipe.
  • Trade volume between the two countries was 2.3 million USD in 2019.
3 December 1979Both countries established diplomatic relations on 3 December 1979 when the first Ambassador of the United Kingdom to São Tomé and Príncipe, Mr. Christopher D. S. MacRae was appointed.[109]
United States12 July 1975See São Tomé and Príncipe–United States relations

With the development of São Tomé's oil reserves, American diplomatic and military relations are becoming closer. In February 2005, the US Navy's entered West African waters near São Tomé to provide security assistance and training to the local security services.

31 August 1987Both countries established diplomatic relations on 31 August 1987 when Mr. J. Jose Da Costa has been accredited as Ambassador of São Tomé and Príncipe to Zambia (resident in Luanda).
15 June 2022Both countries established diplomatic relations on 15 June 2022 when Ambassador of Zimbabwe Mr. Maxwell Ranga, presented his credentials to President of São Tomé and Príncipe Carlos Vila Nova.

See also

Notes and References

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