Foreign relations of the Republic of the Congo

Template:Sidebar with collapsible lists For the two decades preceding the Republic of the Congo's 1991 National Conference, the country was firmly in the socialist camp, allied principally with the Soviet Union and other Eastern bloc nations. Educational, economic, and foreign aid links between Congo and its Eastern bloc allies were extensive, with the Congolese military and security forces receiving significant Soviet, East German, and Cuban assistance.

After the worldwide dissolution of the Soviet Union and Congo's adoption of multi-party democracy in 1991, Congo's bilateral relations with its former socialist allies have become relatively less important. France is now by far Congo's principal external partner, contributing significant amounts of economic assistance, while playing a highly influential role.

Congo-Brazzaville is also a member of the International Criminal Court with a Bilateral Immunity Agreement of protection for the US-military.

Membership in international organizations includes the United Nations, Organisation of African Unity, African Development Bank, General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT), Economic Commission for Central African States, Central African Customs and Economic Union, International Coffee Organization, Union of Central African States, Intelsat, International Criminal Police Organization - Interpol, Non-Aligned Movement, and Group of 77.

Disputes - international: most of the Congo River boundary with the Democratic Republic of the Congo is indefinite (no agreement has been reached on the division of the river or its islands, except in the Pool Malebo (Stanley Pool) area.

Diplomatic relations

List of countries which the Republic of the Congo maintains diplomatic relations with:

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Bilateral relations

Country	Formal relations began	Notes
Template:Flag	February 1962	citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref> Canada is accredited to the Republic of the Congo from its embassy in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref> Republic of the Congo is accredited to Canada from its embassy in Washington, D.C., United States.<ref name="DC">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>
Template:Flag	22 February 1964	See China-Republic of the Congo relations On February 22, 1964, China established diplomatic relations with the Republic of Congo.<ref name=":6">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>
Template:Flag	22 March 1967	citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref> See Finland-Republic of the Congo relations
Template:Flag	16 August 1960	citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref> Republic of the Congo has an embassy in Paris. France has an embassy in Brazzaville and a consulate-general in Pointe-Noire.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>
Template:Flag	26 August 1967	See Republic of Congo–India relations Both countries established diplomatic relations on 26 August 1967.<ref name=":8">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref> India maintains an embassy in Brazzaville since 2021.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref> Republic of the Congo maintains an embassy in New Delhi.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>
Template:Flag	9 November 1960	Both countries established diplomatic relations on 9 November 1960 when Ram Yaron was appointed first Israel ambassador at Brazzaville.<ref name=":4">Template:Cite book</ref> But Congo severance diplomatic relations with Israel on 31 December 1972.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref> Diplomatic relations were restored between them on 14 July 1991.<ref>Template:Cite book</ref>
Template:Flag	1990	Both countries estabblished diplomatic relations in 1990 Republic of the Congo is accredited to Mexico from its embassy in Washington, D.C., United States.<ref name="DC" /> Mexico is accredited to the Republic of the Congo from its embassy in Abuja, Nigeria<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>
Template:Flag	23 March 1990	Both countries established diplomatic relations on 23 March 1990<ref name=":15">Template:Cite book</ref> Congo has an embassy in Windhoek. Namibia has an embassy in Brazzaville.
Template:Flag	19 December 1972	citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref> See Poland-Republic of the Congo relations
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Template:Flag	16 March 1964	Both countries established diplomatic relations on 16 March 1964<ref name=":7">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref> The Republic of the Congo has no embassy in Moscow. Russia has an embassy in Brazzaville.
Template:Flag	9 April 1969	Both countries established diplomatic relations on 9 April 1969 when Ambassador of Senegal to Congo (Brazzaville) (resident in Kinshasa) Mr. Mademba Sy presented his credentials to Head of State Major Marien Ngouabi<ref name=":9">Template:Cite book</ref>
Template:Flag	21 August 1961	The diplomatic relations between the South Korea and the Republic of the Congo were established on 21 August 1961.<ref name=":16">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref> Bilateral trade in 2011 totalled $52,940,000 exports, and $78,100,000 imports. The Congo was a major oil exporter to Korea.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>
Template:Flag	22 October 1981	Both countries established diplomatic relations on 22 October 1981 when Ambassador of Tanzania to Congo Mme. Tato Nuru presented his letters of credentials to President of Congo Denis Sassou Nguesso.<ref name=":13">Template:Cite book</ref>
Template:Flag	1968	The two countries maintain diplomatic relations and Togolese President Faure Gnassingbé visited the Republic of the Congo in November 2023 meeting President Denis Sassou Nguesso.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>
Template:Flag	9 November 1981	Both countries established diplomatic relations on 9 November 1981<ref name=":14">Template:Cite book</ref> Congo has an embassy in Ankara.<ref name="auto125">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref> Turkey has an embassy in Brazzaville.<ref name="auto125" /> Trade volume between the two countries was 57.25 million USD in 2019 (Turkish exports/imports: 1.47/55.8 million USD).<ref name="auto125" />
Template:Flag	Template:Date table sorting	See Foreign relations of the United Kingdom The Congo established diplomatic relations with the United Kingdom on 9 December 1960. The Republic of the Congo maintains an embassy in London.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref> The United Kingdom is not accredited to the Republic of the Congo through an embassy; the UK develops relations through its embassy in Kinshasa, DR Congo.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref> Both countries share common membership of the Atlantic co-operation pact,<ref>Template:Cite news</ref> the International Criminal Court, and the World Trade Organization. Bilaterally the two countries have an Investment Agreement.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>
Template:Flag	15 August 1960	citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref> See Republic of the Congo-United States relations Diplomatic relations between the United States and Congo were broken during the most radical Congolese-Marxist period, 1965–77. The U.S. Embassy reopened in 1977 with the restoration of relations, which remained distant until the end of the socialist era. The late 1980s were marked by a progressive warming of Congolese relations with Western countries, including the United States. Congolese President Denis Sassou-Nguesso made a state visit to Washington in 1990, where he was received by President George H. W. Bush. Republic of the Congo has an embassy in Washington, D.C.<ref name="DC" /> United States has an embassy in Brazzaville.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>
Template:Flag	12 January 1973	Both countries established diplomatic relations on 12 January 1973 when the first Zambian Ambassador to the Congo People's Republic (resident in Kinshasa), M. Chalikulima, presented his credentials to President Ngouabi<ref name=":11" />

See also

• List of diplomatic missions in the Republic of the Congo
• List of diplomatic missions of the Republic of the Congo
• Visa requirements for Republic of the Congo citizens