Foreign relations of Paraguay

Template:Short description Template:Sidebar with collapsible lists Paraguayan foreign policy has concentrated on maintaining good relations with its neighbors, and it has been an active proponent of regional co-operation. It is a member of the United Nations and has served one term in the UN Security Council in 1967–1969. It maintains membership in several international financial institutions, including the World Bank, the Inter-American Development Bank, and the International Monetary Fund. It also belongs to the Organization of American States, the Latin American Integration Association (ALADI), the Rio Group, INTERPOL, MERCOSUR (the Southern Cone Common Market) and UNASUR.

At the political level, diplomatic affairs and international relations of Paraguay are officially handled by the Ministry of Foreign Relations, which answers to the executive branch of the government. Minister of Foreign Relations 2018 -2019 was Luis Alberto Castiglioni.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

Unlike any other country in South America, Paraguay recognizes the Republic of China instead of the People's Republic of China. Paraguay presently is the largest country maintaining official diplomatic relations with the Republic of China.

Diplomatic relations

List of countries which Paraguay maintains diplomatic relations with:

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Bilateral relations

Africa

Country	Formal Relations Began	Notes
Template:Flag	2000-02-09 (Diplomatic Relations Severed in January 2014)	Paraguay recognizes the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic. In January 2014, Paraguay officially suspends its relations with Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>
Template:Flag		Paraguay has an embassy in Pretoria. The South African Embassy at Asunción was closed in December 1996 and the Resident Ambassador to Argentina was subsequently appointed non-Resident Ambassador to Paraguay. South Africa also has an honorary consulate in Asunción. Both countries are full members of the Cairns Group and G20. In April 1974, the then president of Paraguay, Alfredo Stroessner made a five-day state visit to South Africa. Paraguay was given a $20 million loan for agricultural development and agreements were signed on economic cooperation.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref><ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref> Gen. Stroessner became known as an ally of apartheid South Africa.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref> Paraguayan Ministry of Foreign Relations about relations with South Africa Template:Webarchive South African Department of Foreign Affairs about relations with Paraguay

Americas

Country	Formal Relations Began	Notes
Template:Flag	1811	See Argentina–Paraguay relations Argentina has an embassy in Asunción and consulates-general in Asunción,<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref> Ciudad del Este and Encarnación). Paraguay has an embassy in Buenos Aires and consulates in Clorinda, Corrientes, Formosa, Posadas, Resistencia, Rosario and Puerto Iguazú.
Template:Flag		See Bolivia–Paraguay relations In 2009 Bolivian President Evo Morales and Paraguayan President Fernando Lugo signed an agreement settling a border dispute, which had led to the Chaco War in the 1930s. President Lugo expressed the hope that natural resources could now "be developed and used by both countries" <ref>Template:Cite news</ref> Relations, as with many countries in the area, have had increased tension since the Paraguay impeachment in 2012. Bolivia has an embassy in Asunción. Paraguay has an embassy in La Paz and consulate-general in Santa Cruz de la Sierra.
Template:Flag		See Brazil–Paraguay relations File:Brasil-Paraguay Border.JPG Border of Brazil and Paraguay Paraguay–Brazil relations have improved greatly after Brazilian President Lula's decision in 2009 to triple its payments to Paraguay for energy from a massive hydro-electric dam on their border, ending a long-running dispute. Under the accord, Brazil will pay Paraguay $360m a year for energy from the jointly-operated Itaipu plant. Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva called it a "historic agreement" and the deal slated as a political victory for former Paraguayan President Fernando Lugo.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref> In February 2019, Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro praised the late military strongman of Paraguay, Alfredo Stroessner, calling him "a man of vision." Bolsonaro made the comments during a ceremony at the Itaipu hydroelectric dam on the countries' shared border. At his side was his close ally, Paraguayan right-wing President Mario Abdo Benitez.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref> Brazil has an embassy in Asunción and maintains several consulates throughout the country. Paraguay has an embassy in Brasília and maintains several consulates throughout the country.
Template:Flag		Canada is accredited to Paraguay from its embassy in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Paraguay has an embassy in Ottawa.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>
Template:Flag		See Colombia–Paraguay relations, List of ambassadors of Paraguay to Colombia Colombia has an embassy in Asunción. Paraguay has an embassy in Bogotá.
Template:Flag	18 April 1881	See Mexico–Paraguay relations Both countries established diplomatic relations on April 18, 1881. Mexico has an embassy in Asunción.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref> Paraguay has an embassy in Mexico City.
Template:Flag	2 May 1858	See Paraguay–Peru relations Both countries established diplomatic relations on May 2, 1858. Paraguay has an embassy in Lima.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref> Peru has an embassy in Asunción.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref> and an honorary consulate in Ciudad del Este.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref> Both countries are full members of the Rio Group, of the Latin Union, of the Association of Spanish Language Academies, of the Organization of American States, of the Organization of Ibero-American States and of the Union of South American Nations. Peruvian Ministry of Foreign Relations about the relation with Paraguay (in Spanish only)
Template:Flag		See Paraguay–United States relations A military training agreement with Asunción, giving immunity to US soldiers, caused some concern after media reports initially reported that a base housing 20,000 US soldiers was being built at Mariscal Estigarribia within 200 km of Argentina and Bolivia, and 300 km of Brazil, near an airport which could receive large planes (B-52, C-130 Hercules, etc.) which the Paraguayan Air Forces do not have.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref><ref name="Clarin">US Marines put a foot in Paraguay Template:Webarchive, El Clarín, September 9, 2005 Template:In lang</ref> In September 2009 Paraguay's President Fernando Lugo revoked plans for US troops to hold joint military exercises and development projects after stating that he no longer thinks that hosting troops taking part in the US department of defence's "New Horizons" programme was worthwhile. President Lugo referenced strong regional opposition from countries such as Argentina, Brazil, Venezuela, Bolivia and Ecuador to the expansion of US military bases in Colombia in his decision.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref> Paraguay has an embassy in Washington, D.C., and consulates-general in Los Angeles, Miami and New York City. United States has an embassy in Asunción.
Template:Flag	6 April 1845	See Paraguay–Uruguay relations Paraguay has an embassy in Montevideo.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref> Uruguay has an embassy in Asunción.<ref>Uruguayan embassy in Asunción (in Spanish only) Template:Webarchive</ref>
Template:Flag		See Paraguay–Venezuela relations Relations between Paraguay and Venezuela improved during Paraguay's leftist President Fernando Lugo (2008–2012), a change from 61 unbroken years of Colorado party rule. President Lugo supported Venezuela's entry into Mercosur however the Colorado Party's influence in Paraguay's Congress and Senate retarded this expansion. Paraguay and Venezuela restarted negotiations on an unpaid debt of $250 million owed by Paraguayan oil company Petropar to its counterpart Petróleos de Venezuela after the Presidents of Paraguay and Venezuela met to deal with the financing.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref> In January, 2019, Paraguay cut its diplomatic relations with Venezuela, considering the Venezuelan government of President Nicolas Maduro illegitimate due to disputed election.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref> Diplomatic relations were re-established on 15 November 2023.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>

Asia

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Template:Flag	citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>	See Azerbaijan-Paraguay relations Both countries established diplomatic relations on April 20, 2004.<ref name=":0" />
Template:Flag	no relations	See China–Paraguay relations China is currently accredited to Paraguay from its consulate-general in São Paulo, Brazil. Paraguay is currently accredited to People's Republic of China through its embassy in Seoul, South Korea, Hong Kong and Macau through its embassy in Tokyo, Japan.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref><ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>
Template:Flag (Taiwan)	8 July 1957	See Paraguay–Taiwan relations Paraguay recognizes the Republic of China as the legitimate government of China. Taiwan has an embassy in Asunción and a Consulate-General in Ciudad del Este.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref> Since 1999, Paraguay has had an embassy in Taipei.<ref>Paraguay opens first Asian embassy in Taiwan, Summary of World Broadcasts: Asia, Pacific, Issues 3641-3653, British Broadcasting Corporation, 1999, page D-10</ref>
Template:Flag	13 September 1961	See India–Paraguay relations India is represented in Paraguay through its embassy in Buenos Aires, Argentina and an honorary consulate in Asunción.<ref name="Embajadas">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref> Since 2005, Paraguay has had an embassy in New Delhi.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>
Template:Flag	1949	See Israel–Paraguay relations Israel has an embassy in Asunción. Since 2024, Paraguay has an embassy in Jerusalem (previously in Tel Aviv).
Template:Flag	17 November 1919	See Japan–Paraguay relations Japan has an embassy in Asunción. Paraguay has an embassy in Tokyo.
Template:Flag	2003-06-17	Mongolia is accredited to Paraguay through its embassy in Brasilia, Brazil. Paraguay is accredited to Mongolia through its embassy in Seoul, South Korea. Mongolia signed a visa-free agreement with Paraguay on 26 September 2019.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>
Template:Flag	15 June 1962	See Paraguay–South Korea relations Paraguay has an embassy in Seoul. South Korea has an embassy in Asunción.
Template:Flag	citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>||See Paraguay–Turkey relations Paraguay has an embassy in Ankara.<ref name="mfa.gov.tr">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref> Turkey has an embassy in Asunción.<ref name="mfa.gov.tr"/> Trade volume between the two countries was US$82.1 million in 2019 (Paraguay's exports/imports: US$35/47.1 million).<ref name="mfa.gov.tr"/>

Europe

Country	Formal Relations Began	Notes
Template:Flag	13 March 1992	Paraguay is represented in Croatia through its embassy in Vienna, Austria.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref> Croatia is represented in Paraguay through its embassy in Buenos Aires, Argentina.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>
Template:Flag		Paraguay is represented in Denmark, through its embassy in Stockholm, Sweden.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref> Denmark is represented in Paraguay, through its embassy in Buenos Aires, Argentina.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref> Denmark also has an honorary consulate in Asunción.
Template:Flag	1853	Both countries has diplomatic relations since the Treaty of Friendship, Trade and Navigation signed in 1853. France has an embassy in Asunción<ref>French embassy in Asunción (in French and Spanish only) Template:Webarchive</ref> and an honorary consulate in Ciudad del Este.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref> Paraguay has an embassy in Paris. French Ministry of Foreign Relations about relations with Paraguay Paraguayan Ministry of Foreign Relations about relations with France
Template:Flag	1860	See Germany–Paraguay relations Germany has an embassy in Asunción. Paraguay has an embassy in Berlin and a consulate-general in Frankfurt.
Template:Flag		Iceland is represented in Paraguay by its embassy in Washington, United States.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref> Paraguay is represented in Iceland by its embassy in London, United Kingdom.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>
Template:Flag		See Paraguay–Russia relations Both countries established diplomatic relations on May 14, 1992. Paraguay has an embassy in Moscow.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref> Russia is represented in Paraguay through its embassy in Buenos Aires (Argentina) and an honorary consulate in Asunción.Template:Citation needed On September 13, 2007, Russia's acting foreign minister, Sergei Lavrov, declared to soon open a resident embassy in Paraguay's capital.Template:Citation needed Paraguayan Ministry of Foreign Relations
Template:Flag		Paraguay is represented in Slovenia through its embassy in Vienna, Austria and has an honorary consulate in Ljubljana.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref> Slovenia is represented in Paraguay through its embassy in Buenos Aires, Argentina.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref>
Template:Flag	10 September 1880	See Paraguay–Spain relations Both countries established diplomatic relations on September 10, 1880. Paraguay has an embassy in Madrid and consulates-general in Barcelona and Málaga.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref> Spain has an embassy in Asunción.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref> Both countries are full members of the Latin Union, of the Association of Spanish Language Academies, and of the Organization of Ibero-American States. Spanish Ministry of Foreign about the relation with Paraguay (in Spanish only)
Template:Flag		Switzerland is represented in Paraguay through its embassy in Montevideo, Uruguay.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref> Paraguay is represented in Switzerland through its embassy in Paris, France
Template:Flag	4 March 1853	See Paraguay–United Kingdom relations File:Foreign Secretary David Lammy meets with Paraguayan Foreign Minister (54669272559).jpg British Foreign Secretary David Lammy with Paraguayan Foreign Minister Rubén Ramírez Lezcano in London, July 2025. Paraguay established diplomatic relations with the United Kingdom on 4 March 1853.<ref name="britain"/> Paraguay maintains an embassy in London. The United Kingdom is accredited to Paraguay through its embassy in Asunción.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref> Both countries share common membership of the International Criminal Court, the United Nations, the World Health Organization, and the World Trade Organization. Bilaterally the two countries have an Investment Agreement.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>

Oceania

Country	Formal Relations Began	Notes
Template:Flag		See Australia–Paraguay relations Australia's positive relations with Paraguay are growing. In 2011, Paraguay opened an embassy in Canberra, Australia opened a consulate in Asunción. As agricultural producers and exporters, they work together to achieve fairer international trade in agricultural products through membership of the Cairns Group and cooperation in other multilateral fora. Australia is also increasing its engagement with Paraguay through development cooperation and people-to-people exchanges. An increasing number of Paraguayan students are pursuing their education at Australian institutions.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref> Australia is accredited to Paraguay from its embassy in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Paraguay is accredited to Australia from its embassy in Tokyo, Japan.
Template:Flag		New Zealand is accredited to Paraguay from its embassy in Buenos Aires, Argentina. New Zealand has an Honorary Consulate in Asunción.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref><ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref><ref>Consulado honorario de Nueva Zelanda en Asuncion, Paraguay embassypages.com</ref> Paraguay is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Tokyo, Japan.

International organizations

Paraguay is a member of the following international organizations:<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

CAN (associate), FAO, G-11, G-77, IADB, IAEA, IBRD (also known as the World Bank), ICAO, ICCt, ICRM, IDA, IFAD, IFC, IFRCS, ILO, IMF, IMO, Interpol, IOC, IOM, IPU, ISO (correspondent), ITSO, ITU, ITUC, LAES, LAIA, Mercosur, MIGA, MINURSO, MINUSTAH, MONUSCO, NAM (observer), OAS, OPANAL, OPCW, PCA, Rio Group, UN, UNASUR, UNCTAD, UNESCO, UNFICYP, UNIDO, Union Latina, UNMIL, UNMIS, UNOCI, UNWTO, UPU, WCO, WHO, WIPO, WMO, WTO.

See also

• List of diplomatic missions in Paraguay
• List of diplomatic missions of Paraguay

External links

• Foreign Ministry of Paraguay Template:In lang