# Foreign relations of Belize

Belize maintains 14 embassies to foreign countries, one consulate, and three missions to international organizations. In 1990, Belize became a member of the Organization of American States, and the Commonwealth of Nations in 1981.
To strengthen its potential for economic and political development, Belize has sought to build closer ties with the Spanish-speaking countries of Central America to complement its historical ties to the English-speaking Caribbean states. Recent foreign policy initiatives include joining with the other Central American countries in signing the CONCAUSA Agreement on regional sustainable development and becoming a full member of the Central American Integration System (SICA). Belize is a member of CARICOM which was founded in 1973.

## Diplomatic relations

List of countries with which Belize maintains diplomatic relations with:
Date :
| 1 | Bahamas | 21 September 1981 |
| 2 | Barbados | 21 September 1981 |
| 3 | Dominica | 21 September 1981 |
| 4 | Grenada | 21 September 1981 |
| 5 | Mexico | 21 September 1981 |
| 6 | Saint Kitts and Nevis | 21 September 1981 |
| 7 | Saint Lucia | 21 September 1981 |
| 8 | Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | 21 September 1981 |
| 9 | Trinidad and Tobago | 21 September 1981 |
| 10 | United Kingdom | 21 September 1981 |
| 11 | United States | 21 September 1981 |
| 12 | Costa Rica | September 1981 |
| 13 | Nicaragua | September 1981 |
| 14 | Ghana | September 1981 |
| 15 | Fiji | 20 October 1981 |
| 16 | Canada | 24 November 1981 |
| 17 | France | November 1981 |
| 18 | Panama | 1 December 1981 |
| 19 | Australia | 17 January 1982 |
| 20 | Colombia | 15 February 1982 |
| 21 | Nigeria | 19 April 1982 |
| 22 | Germany | 31 May 1982 |
| 23 | Honduras | 21 September 1982 |
| 24 | Italy | 1 October 1982 |
| 25 | Jamaica | 3 November 1982 |
| 26 | Japan | 3 November 1982 |
| 27 | Sweden | 17 November 1982 |
| 28 | Belgium | 1982 |
| 29 | El Salvador | 1982 |
| 30 | Haiti | 1982 |
| 31 | Iraq | 25 January 1983 |
| 32 | Antigua and Barbuda | 4 February 1983 |
| 33 | Brazil | 1 March 1983 |
| — | Holy See | 9 March 1983 |
| 34 | India | 28 March 1983 |
| 35 | Bangladesh | 29 August 1983 |
| 36 | Norway | 12 July 1984 |
| — | Israel (suspended) | 11 March 1985 |
| 37 | Greece | 4 September 1986 |
| — | Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic | 18 November 1986 |
| 38 | Netherlands | 13 April 1987 |
| 39 | South Korea | 14 April 1987 |
| 40 | Uruguay | 28 September 1987 |
| 41 | Bolivia | 1 October 1987 |
| 42 | Turkey | November 1987 |
| 43 | Spain | 13 January 1989 |
| 44 | Venezuela | 25 April 1989 |
| 45 | Dominican Republic | 6 June 1989 |
| 46 | Switzerland | July 1989 |
| 47 | Austria | 14 September 1989 |
| — | Republic of China | 11 October 1989 |
| 48 | Chile | 11 October 1990 |
| 49 | North Korea | 20 June 1991 |
| 50 | Russia | 25 June 1991 |
| 51 | Guatemala | 11 September 1991 |
| 52 | Seychelles | 11 September 1991 |
| 53 | Denmark | 15 November 1991 |
| 54 | Peru | 27 November 1991 |
| 55 | United Arab Emirates | 10 December 1991 |
| 56 | Argentina | 8 January 1992 |
| 57 | Bahrain | 20 July 1992 |
| 58 | Slovenia | 19 November 1992 |
| 59 | Iran | 24 November 1992 |
| 60 | Portugal | 9 December 1992 |
| 61 | Romania | 25 March 1993 |
| 62 | Philippines | 19 April 1993 |
| 63 | Marshall Islands | 21 May 1993 |
| 64 | Bulgaria | 15 January 1994 |
| 65 | Egypt | 6 May 1994 |
| 66 | Cambodia | 1 November 1994 |
| 67 | Vietnam | 4 January 1995 |
| 68 | Poland | 2 May 1995 |
| 69 | Cuba | 15 July 1995 |
| 70 | Singapore | 23 August 1995 |
| 71 | Croatia | 23 January 1996 |
| 72 | Bosnia and Herzegovina | 24 January 1996 |
| 73 | North Macedonia | 25 January 1996 |
| 74 | Czech Republic | 18 July 1996 |
| 75 | Slovakia | 6 August 1996 |
| 76 | Turkmenistan | 11 September 1996 |
| 77 | South Africa | 14 May 1997 |
| 78 | Finland | 19 June 1997 |
| 79 | Mozambique | 30 September 1997 |
| 80 | Suriname | 13 May 1998 |
| 81 | Armenia | 12 February 1999 |
| 82 | Estonia | 5 May 1999 |
| 83 | Thailand | 11 June 1999 |
| 84 | Ukraine | 1 October 1999 |
| 85 | Ecuador | 14 October 1999 |
| — | Sovereign Military Order of Malta | 1999 |
| 86 | Malaysia | 11 February 2000 |
| 87 | Maldives | 11 February 2000 |
| 88 | Cyprus | 21 July 2000 |
| 89 | Ireland | 21 July 2000 |
| 90 | Belarus | 4 August 2000 |
| 91 | Morocco | 3 November 2000 |
| 92 | Angola | 25 January 2001 |
| 93 | Lebanon | 29 June 2001 |
| 94 | Syria | 28 August 2001 |
| 95 | Algeria | 28 November 2001 |
| 96 | Qatar | 17 May 2002 |
| 97 | Azerbaijan | 24 June 2002 |
| 98 | Timor-Leste | 15 April 2003 |
| 99 | Zambia | 18 September 2003 |
| 100 | Iceland | 7 July 2004 |
| 101 | Malta | 1 October 2004 |
| 102 | Paraguay | 7 November 2004 |
| 103 | Lithuania | 30 December 2004 |
| 104 | Latvia | 3 February 2005 |
| 105 | San Marino | 15 March 2005 |
| 106 | Oman | 3 March 2006 |
| 107 | Kuwait | 8 May 2006 |
| 108 | Jordan | 28 June 2006 |
| 109 | Botswana | 28 February 2008 |
| 110 | Luxembourg | 15 May 2008 |
| 111 | Kazakhstan | 7 November 2013 |
| 112 | Indonesia | 9 July 2014 |
| — | State of Palestine | 9 July 2014 |
| 113 | Hungary | 10 June 2015 |
| 114 | Pakistan | 21 October 2015 |
| — | Kosovo | 29 April 2016 |
| 115 | Mongolia | 20 June 2017 |
| 116 | Montenegro | 6 September 2017 |
| 117 | Georgia | 1 October 2017 |
| 118 | Tajikistan | 21 December 2017 |
| 119 | Andorra | 26 February 2018 |
| 120 | Mauritius | 4 April 2018 |
| 121 | New Zealand | 18 March 2019 |
| 122 | Serbia | 24 September 2019 |
| 123 | Rwanda | 22 January 2020 |
| 124 | Sierra Leone | 23 September 2021 |
| 125 | Nepal | 1 April 2022 |
| 126 | Kenya | 22 June 2022 |
| 127 | Moldova | 3 August 2022 |
| 128 | Saudi Arabia | 24 September 2022 |
| 129 | Benin | 14 September 2023 |
| 130 | Solomon Islands | 22 September 2023 |
| 131 | Gambia | 22 September 2023 |
| 132 | Cape Verde | 15 February 2024 |
| 133 | Uzbekistan | 5 March 2024 |
| 134 | Uganda | 20 May 2024 |
| 135 | Guyana | 24 June 2024 |
| 136 | Burundi | 23 September 2024 |
| 137 | Namibia | 24 September 2024 |
| 138 | Palau | 25 September 2024 |
| 139 | Samoa | 25 February 2025 |

## Africa

| Country | Formal Relations Began | Notes |
| Botswana | 28 February 2008 | Both countries established diplomatic relations on 28 February 2008. Both countries are full members of the Commonwealth of Nations and the African, Caribbean and Pacific Group of States. |
| Ghana | September 1981 | Both countries established diplomatic relations in September 1981. Both countries are full members of the Commonwealth of Nations and the African, Caribbean and Pacific Group of States. |
| Mozambique | 30 September 1997 | Both countries established diplomatic relations on 30 September 1997. Both countries are full members of the Commonwealth of Nations and the African, Caribbean and Pacific Group of States. |
| Nigeria | 19 April 1982 | Both countries established diplomatic relations on 19 April 1982. Both countries are full members of the Commonwealth of Nations and the African, Caribbean and Pacific Group of States. |
| Seychelles | 11 September 1991 | Both countries established diplomatic relations on 11 September 1991. Both countries are full members of the Commonwealth of Nations and the African, Caribbean and Pacific Group of States. |
| South Africa | 14 May 1997 | Both countries established diplomatic relations on 14 May 1997. Belize does not have any representation in South Africa. South Africa is represented in Belize by its High Commission in Kingston, Jamaica. Both countries are full members of the Commonwealth of Nations and the African, Caribbean and Pacific Group of States. |
| Tunisia | | Both countries have passed a number of bilateral agreements. |

## Americas

| Country | Formal Relations Began | Notes |
| Antigua and Barbuda | 4 February 1983 | Both countries established diplomatic relations on 4 February 1983. Both countries are full members of the Association of Caribbean States, CARIFORUM, the Caribbean Community, the Commonwealth of Nations, the Organization of American States, and the United Nations. |
| Argentina | 8 January 1992 | Both countries established diplomatic relations on 8 January 1992. In 2013 both countries have an agreement on Technical cooperation. Argentina is represented in Belize through its embassy in Mexico City. |
| Barbados | 21 September 1981 | Both countries established diplomatic relations on 21 September 1981. Both countries are full members of the Association of Caribbean States, CARIFORUM, the Caribbean Community, the Commonwealth of Nations, the Organization of American States and the United Nations. |
| Bahamas | 21 September 1981 | Both countries established diplomatic relations on 21 September 1981. Both countries are full members of the Association of Caribbean States, CARIFORUM, the Caribbean Community, the Commonwealth of Nations, the Organization of American States and the United Nations. |
| Bolivia | 1 October 1987 | Both countries established diplomatic relations on 1 October 1987. Both countries are full members of Organization of American States and the United Nations. |
| Brazil | 1 March 1983 | Both countries established diplomatic relations on 1 March 1983. Brazil has an embassy in Belmopan. |
| Canada | | Canada is accredited to Belize from its embassy in Guatemala City. Belize is accredited to Canada from its embassy in Washington, D.C., and maintains an honorary consulate in Calgary. Both countries are member of the Commonwealth of Nations, the Organization of American States and the United Nations. |
| Chile | 11 October 1990 | Both countries established diplomatic relations on 11 October 1990. Both countries are full members of the Organization of American States, and the United Nations. |
| Colombia | 15 February 1982 | On 15 February 1982, formal relations were established. Colombia's embassy in Belize closed in 2002 in order to cut down on costs though the embassy of Colombia in El Salvador is also concurrent to Belize. On 17 April 2013, the Prime Minister and Foreign Minister met with the Vice-Minister of Foreign Affairs of Colombia in order to strengthen relations. Both countries are full members of the Association of Caribbean States, the Organization of American States and the United Nations. |
| Costa Rica | September 1981 | Both countries established diplomatic relations in September 1981. Belize is accredited to Costa Rica from its embassy in Guatemala City. Costa Rica has an embassy in Belmopan. Both countries are full members of the Association of Caribbean States, the Organization of American States, and the United Nations. |
| Cuba | 1995 | Both countries established diplomatic relations in 1995. Belize has an embassy in Havana. Cuba has an embassy in Belize City. Both countries are full members of the Association of Caribbean States, the Organization of American States, the Group of 77, and the United Nations. |
| Dominican Republic | | Belize has an embassy in Santo Domingo. Dominican Republic is accredited to Belize from a non-resident ambassador in Santo Domingo and maintains an honorary consulate in Belmopan. Both countries are members of the Association of Caribbean States, CARIFORUM, the Organization of American States (OAS), and Group of 77, and the United Nations. |
| Dominica | 21 September 1981 | Both countries have established diplomatic relations on 21 September 1981. Both countries are full members of the Association of Caribbean States, CARIFORUM, the Caribbean Community the Commonwealth of Nations, and the United Nations. |
| Ecuador | 14 October 1999 | Both countries established diplomatic relations on 14 October 1999. Both countries are full members of the Organization of American States, and the United Nations. |
| El Salvador | | Both countries established diplomatic relations in 1982 or 1985. Belize has an embassy in San Salvador. El Salvador has an embassy in Belize City. Both countries are full members of the Association of Caribbean States, the Central American Integration System, the Organization of American States, and the United Nations. |
| Grenada | 21 September 1981 | Both countries established diplomatic relations on 21 September 1981. Both countries are full members of the Association of Caribbean States, CARIFORUM, the Caribbean Community, the Commonwealth of Nations, the Organization of American States and the United Nations. . |
| Guatemala | | See Belize–Guatemala relations Belize's principal external concern has been the dispute involving the Guatemalan claim to Belizean territory. Initially a dispute between formerly Spanish Guatemala and the United Kingdom's colony of British Honduras, Guatemala continued its claim after Belizean independence in 1981; it recognized its neighbour's independence one decade later, in 1991. The dispute remains unresolved. Belize has an embassy in Guatemala City. Guatemala has an embassy in Belize City and a consulate-general in Benque Viejo del Carmen. Both countries are full members of the Association of Caribbean States, the Central American Integration System, the Organization of American States, and the United Nations. |
| Honduras | 21 September 1982 | Both countries established diplomatic relations on 21 September 1982. Belize has an embassy in Tegucigalpa. Honduras has an embassy in Belize City. Both countries are full members of the Association of Caribbean States, the Central American Integration System, the Organization of American States, and the United Nations. |
| Jamaica | 3 November 1982 | Both countries established diplomatic relations on 3 November 1982. Both countries are full members of the Association of Caribbean States, CARIFORUM, the Caribbean Community, the Commonwealth of Nations, the Organization of American States and the United Nations. |
| Mexico | 1981 | See Belize–Mexico relations Diplomatic relations between Mexico and Belize were established in 1981. Mexico has an embassy in Belmopan. Belize has an embassy in Mexico City. Both countries are members of the Association of Caribbean States, the Central American Integration System, the Organization of American States, and the United Nations. |
| Nicaragua | 1981 | Diplomatic relations between Nicaragua and Belize were established in 1981. Nicaragua does not have an embassy in Belize. Belize is accredited to Nicaragua from its embassy in Guatemala City. Both countries are members of the Association of Caribbean States, the Central American Integration System, the Organization of American States, and the United Nations. |
| Panama | 1 December 1981 | Both countries established diplomatic relations on 1 December 1981. Belize is accredited to Panama from its embassy in Guatemala City. Panama has an embassy in Belize City. Both countries are full members of the Association of Caribbean States, the Central American Integration System, the Organization of American States, and the United Nations. |
| Paraguay | 7 November 2004 | Both countries established diplomatic relations on 7 November 2004. Both countries are full members of Organization of American States, and the United Nations. |
| Peru | 27 November 1991 | Both countries established diplomatic relations on 27 November 1991. Both countries are full members of Organization of American States and the United Nations. |
| Saint Lucia | 21 September 1981 | Both countries have established diplomatic relations on 21 September 1981. Both countries are full members of the Association of Caribbean States, CARIFORUM, the Caribbean Community, the Commonwealth of Nations, the Organization of American States and the United Nations. |
| Saint Kitts and Nevis | 21 September 1981 | Both countries have established diplomatic relations on 21 September 1981. Both countries are full members of the Association of Caribbean States, CARIFORUM, the Caribbean Community, the Commonwealth of Nations, the Organization of American States and the United Nations. |
| Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | 21 September 1981 | Both countries have established diplomatic relations on 21 September 1981. Both countries are full members of the Association of Caribbean States, CARIFORUM, the Caribbean Community, the Commonwealth of Nations, the Organization of American States and the United Nations. |
| Suriname | 13 May 1998 | Both countries established diplomatic relations on 13 May 1998. Both countries are full members of the Association of Caribbean States, CARIFORUM, the Caribbean Community, the Organization of American States and the United Nations. |
| Trinidad and Tobago | 21 September 1981 | Both countries established diplomatic relations on 21 September 1981. Both countries are full members of the Association of Caribbean States, CARIFORUM, the Caribbean Community, the Commonwealth of Nations, the Organization of American States and the United Nations |
| United States | | See Belize–United States relations Belize-United States relations have traditionally been close and cordial. The United States is Belize's principal trading partner and major source of investment funds. It is also home to the largest Belizean community outside Belize, estimated to be 70,000 strong. Because Belize's economic growth and accompanying democratic political stability are important U.S. objectives, Belize benefits from the U.S. Caribbean Basin Initiative. As a member of CARICOM Belize strongly backed efforts by the United States to implement United Nations Security Council Resolution 940 designed to facilitate the departure of Haiti's de facto authorities from power. The country agreed to contribute military personnel to the Multinational Task Force which restored the democratically elected Government of Haiti in October 1994 and to the United Nations Mission in Haiti (UNMIH). Belize is also a member of the International Criminal Court with a Bilateral Immunity Agreement of protection for the American military (as covered under Article 98). International crime issues dominate the agenda of bilateral relations between the United States and Belize. The United States is working closely with the Government of Belize to fight illicit narcotics trafficking, and both governments seek to control the flow of illegal migrants to the United States through Belize. Belize and the United States brought into force a stolen vehicle treaty, an extradition treaty, and a Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty between 2001 and 2003. The United States is the largest provider of economic assistance to Belize, contributing $2.5 million in various bilateral economic and military aid programs to Belize in FY 2006. Of this amount, nearly $500,000 was provided by the U.S. Military Liaison Office. The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) closed its Belize office in August 1996 after a 13-year program during which USAID provided $110 million worth of development assistance to Belize. Belize still benefits from USAID regional programs. In addition, during the past 42 years, almost 2,000 Peace Corps volunteers have served in Belize. As of April 2007, the Peace Corps had 58 volunteers working in Belize. Until the end of 2002, Voice of America operated a medium-wave radio relay station in Punta Gorda that broadcast to the neighboring countries of Honduras, Guatemala, and El Salvador. The U.S. military has a diverse and growing assistance program in Belize that included the construction and renovation of several schools and youth hostels, medical assistance programs, and drug reduction programs. Private North American investors continue to play a key role in Belize's economy, particularly in the tourism sector. Belize has an embassy in Washington, D.C., and a consulate-general in Los Angeles. United States has an embassy in Belmopan. |
| Uruguay | 28 September 1987 | Both countries established diplomatic relations on 28 September 1987. Both countries are full members of the Organization of American States and the United Nations. |
| Venezuela | 25 April 1989 | Main article: Belize–Venezuela relations Both countries established diplomatic relations on 25 April 1989. Venezuela has an embassy in Belmopan. Both countries are full members of the Association of Caribbean States, Organization of American States, and the United Nations. |

## Asia

| Country | Formal Relations Began | Notes |
| China | Belize does not have Diplomatic recognition of China. See Foreign relations of China. | In June 2020, Belize openly opposed the Hong Kong national security law |
| India | | See Belize–India relations India has an honorary consulate in Belize City. Belize maintains an honorary consulate in New Delhi. |
| Israel | 11 March 1985 (Diplomatic relations severed 15 in November 2023) | Both countries established diplomatic relations in 1983. Belize is represented in Israel through its embassy in London. Israeli is represented in Belize through its embassy in San Salvador. Since 2011, both countries have an agreement between the government of the state of Israel and the government of Belize on visa exemption for holders of diplomatic, service and national passports. Both countries severed diplomatic relations on 15 November 2023 amid the 2023 Israel-Hamas War. |
| Japan | 3 November 1982 | Both countries established diplomatic relations on 3 November 1982. Japan has an embassy in Belmopan and an honorary consulate in Belize City. Belize has an embassy in Tokyo. |
| Palestine | | Under the previous premiership of Said Musa, Belize remained a staunch supporter of Palestinian rights and shunned relations with Israel due to the latter's military and intelligence support for Guatemala. Since the election of Dean Barrow in 2008, however, relations with Israel have improved considerably. In June 2011, Foreign Minister Wilfred Elrington met with Israeli envoy Danny Ayalon to discuss an upcoming resolution in September aimed at recognising a Palestinian state. Following the meeting, Ayalon claimed that he had gained the support of Belize in opposing the resolution. However, on 9 September, the Belizean Foreign Ministry issued an official statement recognizing the State of Palestine with the borders prior to the Six-Day War. After cutting diplomatic relations with israel over in 2023 |
| South Korea | 14 April 1987 | Belize and South Korea established diplomatic relation on April 14, 1987. The two nations have good relations. |
| Taiwan | 1989 | See Belize–Taiwan relations Belize recognizes the Republic of China (ROC, commonly known as Taiwan) as the sole legitimate government of China. Relations were established between Belize and the ROC in 1989. Belize has an embassy in Taipei. Taiwan has an embassy in Belize City. |
| Turkey | Oct. 29, 1981 | See Belize–Turkey relations Turkish Embassy in Port of Spain is accredited to Belize. Turkey has an Honorary Consul in Belize City. Belize has an Honorary Consulate in İzmir. Trade volume between the two countries was 13.7 million USD in 2019 (Belize's exports/imports: 3.6/10.1 million USD). |
| United Arab Emirates | 10 December 1991 | Both countries established diplomatic relations on 10 December 1991. UAE is accredited to Belize from its embassy in Mexico City. |

## Europe

| Country | Formal Relations Began | Notes |
| Belgium | 1982 | Both countries established diplomatic relations in 1982. Belize has an embassy in Brussels. Belgium is accredited to Belize from its embassy in Mexico City. |
| Bulgaria | 15 February 1994 | Both countries have established diplomatic relations on 15 February 1994. Bulgaria is represented in Belize through its embassy in Mexico City. |
| Cyprus | 21 July 2000 | Both countries established diplomatic relations on 21 July 2000. Cyprus is represented in Belize through its embassy in Mexico. Both countries are members of the Commonwealth of Nations. |
| Czech Republic | 15 February 1994 | The Czech Republic is represented in Belize through its embassy in Mexico City and has an honorary consulate. Belize has an honorary consulate in Prague. |
| Denmark | 15 November 1991 | Belize has an honorary consulate in Copenhagen. Denmark is represented in Belize by its embassy in Mexico City. |
| Estonia | 5 May 1999 | Both countries established diplomatic relations on 5 May 1999. Estonia has an honorary consulate in Belize. |
| Finland | 19 June 1997 | Both countries established diplomatic relations on 19 June 1997. Finland is represented in Belize through its embassy in Mexico City and an honorary consulate in Belize City. |
| France | | Both countries established diplomatic relations in November 1981. France is represented in Belize through its embassy in San Salvador, El Salvador. |
| Germany | 1982 | Both countries established diplomatic relations in 1982. Germany is represented in Belize through its embassy in Guatemala. |
| Greece | 4 September 1986 | Both countries have established diplomatic relations on 4 September 1986. Belize's Embassy in Mexico has parallel accreditation for Greece. Belize has an Honorary Consulate in Athens since 1992. Greece does not have any representation in Belize, its embassy in Mexico is also accredited to Belize. |
| Hungary | | Hungary is represented in Belize through its embassy in Mexico City. |
| Holy See | 9 March 1983 | Both countries established diplomatic relations on 9 March 1983. Belize has an embassy to the Holy See in Rome. Holy See is accredited to Belize from its apostolic nunciature in San Salvador, El Salvador. |
| Italy | 1 October 1982 | Both countries have established diplomatic relations on 1 October 1982. Belize has a consulate-general in Milan. Italy is represented in Belize through its embassy in Mexico City and an honorary consulate. |
| Norway | | Since 2011, Belize and Norway have an Agreement concerning the exchange of information relating to tax matters they had signed in 2010. |
| Russia | 25 June 1991 | Both countries have established diplomatic relations on 25 June 1991. Belize immediately recognized Russia as the USSR's successor after the breakup of the Soviet Union. Russia is represented in Belize through its embassy in Mexico City and an honorary consulate in Belize City. |
| Slovakia | | Slovakia is represented in Belize through its embassy in Mexico City. |
| Slovenia | | Belize is represented in Slovenia through its embassy in Vienna. |
| Spain | 13 January 1989 | See Belize–Spain relations Both countries established diplomatic relations on 13 January 1989. |
| Sweden | | Sweden is represented in Belize through its embassy in Stockholm and an honorary consulate in Belmopan. |
| Switzerland | | Both countries established diplomatic relations in 1988. Switzerland is represented in Belize through its embassy in Mexico City and since 1996 an honorary consulate in Belize City. |
| United Kingdom | 21 September 1981 | See Belize–United Kingdom relations Belize established diplomatic relations with the United Kingdom on 21 September 1981. Both countries are Commonwealth Realms. Belize maintains a high commission in London. The 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 Atlantic co-operation pact, Caribbean Development Bank, the Commonwealth, and the World Trade Organization, as well as the CARIFORUM–UK Economic Partnership Agreement. Bilaterally the two countries have a Defence Cooperation Agreement, and an Investment Agreement. |

## Oceania

| Country | Formal Relations Began | Notes |
| Australia | | Australia is accredited to Belize from its High Commission in Trinidad and Tobago. Both countries are members of the Commonwealth of Nations. |
| New Zealand | | New Zealand is accredited to Belize from its embassy in Mexico City. |

## Belize and the Commonwealth of Nations

Belize has been a member state of the Commonwealth since 1981, when it became an independent Commonwealth realm.
King Charles III as King of Belize is viceregally represented by the Governor-General of Belize.

## Multilateral membership

Belize is a member of the following multilateral bodies.
* African, Caribbean and Pacific Group of States (ACP)
* The Agency for the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons in Latin America and the Caribbean (OPANAL)
* Caribbean Community (Caricom)
* Caribbean Development Bank (CDB)
* Commonwealth of Nations
* Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
* Group of 77 (G-77)
* Inter-American Development Bank (IADB)
* International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD)
* International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)
* International Confederation of Free Trade Unions (ICFTU)
* International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement (ICRM)
* International Development Association (IDA)
* International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)
* International Finance Corporation (IFC)
* International Labour Organization (ILO)
* International Monetary Fund (IMF)
* International Maritime Organization (IMO)
* Intelsat (nonsignatory user)
* Interpol
* International Olympic Committee (IOC)
* International Organization for Migration (IOM) (observer)
* International Telecommunication Union (ITU)
* Non-Aligned Movement (NAM)
* Organization of American States (OAS)
* Latin American Economic System (LAES)
* The United Nations (UN)
* United Nations Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (UNECLAC)
* United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD)
* United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
* United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO)
* Universal Postal Union (UPU)
* World Confederation of Labour (WCL)
* World Health Organization (WHO)
* World Trade Organization (WTO)