Foreign relations of São Tomé and Príncipe

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Template:Short description Template:Sidebar with collapsible lists 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:

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Bilateral relations

Country Formal relations began Notes
Template:Flag 7 January 1979 Both 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.<ref name="Slimane Chikh 1980 10"/>
Template:Flag 19 February 1978 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 19 February 1978<ref name="mirex.gov.ao"/>
  • Angola has an embassy in São Tomé.
  • São Tomé and Príncipe has an embassy in Luanda.
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  • Australia is represented in São Tomé and Príncipe from its embassy in Lisbon, Portugal.<ref name="dfat.gov.au">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation
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  • São Tomé and Príncipe is represented in Australia by from its embassy in Lisbon, Portugal.<ref name="dfat.gov.au" />
Template:Flag 20 February 2019 Both 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.<ref name="stp-press.st"/>
Template:Flag 12 July 1975 See Brazil–São Tomé and Príncipe relations

Both countries established diplomatic relations in 1975.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation

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  • 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.
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Template:Flag 12 July 1975, severed diplomatic relations 6 May 1997, Restored 26 December 2016<ref name="China"/> See 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).<ref>China and São Tomé and Príncipe Ministry of Foreign Affairs, People's Republic of China, 2006</ref> 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.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation

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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.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation

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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,<ref>Template:Cite news</ref> when the ROC government reportedly turned down a São Toméan request for $210 million in financial assistance.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation

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  • Egypt is represented in São Tomé and Príncipe by its embassy in Luanda, Angola.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation
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Template:Flag 4 August 2013 Both 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.<ref name="ami.mr"/>
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  • 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.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation
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Template:Flag 14 September 2018 Both 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.<ref name="facebook.com"/>
Template:Flag 12 July 1975 See Portugal–São Tomé and Príncipe relations

Both countries established diplomatic relations on 12 July 1975.<ref name="São Tomé e Príncipe - Titulares"/>

  • Portugal has an embassy in São Tomé.
  • São Tomé and Príncipe has an embassy in Lisbon.
Template:Flag 2 February 1979
  • Both countries established diplomatic relations on 2 February 1979<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation
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  • Both countries have a number of bilateral agreements.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation
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  • Both countries established diplomatic relations on 10 May 1994.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation
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Establishment of diplomatic relations between the Republic of Korea and São Tomé and Príncipe was August 20, 1988.<ref name="Overview"/> In 2001 Bilateral Trade were Exports $74,479 Imports $40,381.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation

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  • Embassy of São Tomé and Príncipe in Lisbon is accredited to Turkey.<ref name="auto106">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation
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  • The Turkish Embassy in Libreville is accredited to São Tomé and Príncipe.<ref name="auto106" />
  • Trade volume between the two countries was 2.3 million USD in 2019.<ref name="auto106" />
Template:Flag 3 December 1979 Both 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.<ref>Template:Cite book</ref>
Template:Flag 12 July 1975 See 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 Template:USS entered West African waters near São Tomé to provide security assistance and training to the local security services.

  • São Tomé and Príncipe is accredited to the United States from its Permanent Mission to the United Nations in New York City.
  • United States is accredited to São Tomé and Príncipe from its embassy in Luanda, Angola.<ref>U.S. Embassy in Luanda, Angola</ref>
Template:Flag 31 August 1987 Both 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).<ref name="ReferenceC"/>
Template:Flag 15 June 2022 Both 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.<ref name="ReferenceD"/>

See also

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