Foreign relations of Djibouti

Foreign relations of Djibouti are managed by the Djiboutian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation. Djibouti maintains close ties with the governments of Somalia, Ethiopia, France and the United States. It is likewise an active participant in African Union, United Nations, Non-Aligned Movement, Organisation of Islamic Cooperation and Arab League affairs. Since the 2000s, Djiboutian authorities have also strengthened relations with Turkey and China.

Djibouti
This article is part of a series on the
politics and government of
Djibouti
Member State of the Arab League
Constitution
Executive
Legislature
Elections
Administrative divisions
Foreign relations
Related topics
 Africa portal  Politics portal

Bilateral relations

Africa
Country Formal Relations Began Notes
 Egypt1977
 Eritrea1995 See Djibouti–Eritrea relations
  • Djibouti has an embassy in Asmara, Eritrea.
  • Eritrea has an embassy in Djibouti City, Djibouti.
 Ethiopia1984 See Djibouti–Ethiopia relations
 Kenya
  • Kenya has an embassy in Djibouti City, Djibouti.
  • Djibouti has a consulate in Nairobi, Kenya.
 Morocco
  • Djibouti has an embassy in Rabat, Morocco.
  • Morocco has a consulate in Djibouti City, Djibouti.
 Rwanda2016
  • In March 2016, both countries presidents met to discuss establishing diplomatic relations and possible ways of developing bilateral ties.
 Somalia1977 See Djibouti–Somalia relations
  • Djibouti has an embassy in Mogadishu, Somalia.
  • Somalia has an embassy in Djibouti City, Djibouti.
 South Africa1994
  • South Africa and the Republic of Djibouti established diplomatic relations in 1994.[1]
 Sudan
  • Djibouti has an embassy in Khartoum, Sudan.
  • Sudan has an embassy in Djibouti City, Djibouti.

Americas
Country Formal Relations Began Notes
 Antigua and Barbuda
 Argentina1993
  • Both countries established diplomatic relations on 27 August 1993.[4]
 Brazil1996
  • Brazil and Djibouti established diplomatic relations in 1996. In 2012, an Agreement on Technical Cooperation between the two countries was signed cooperation focus on areas of infrastructure, agriculture, environment, health, education, national solidarity, scientific research, and social development. A Brazilian company was building a port in the Djibouti funding from the United Arab Emirates.[5]
 Canada1978
  • Canada established diplomatic relations with Djibouti in 1978 following its independence. Canada also has an Honorary Consul in Djibouti City. Both Montreal and Ottawa are home to organized Djiboutian diaspora communities, and there is an active community of returned Djiboutian-Canadians in Djibouti.[6]
 Cuba1998
  • Djibouti has an embassy in Havana, Cuba.
  • Cuba has a consulate in Djibouti City, Djibouti.[7]
 Dominica2018
  • Both countries established diplomatic relations on 9 January 2018.[8]
 Mexico22 June 1989
  • Djibouti is accredited to Mexico from its embassy in Havana, Cuba.
  • Mexico is accredited to Djibouti from its embassy in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia and maintains an honorary consulate in Djibouti City.[9]
 Panama2009
  • Both countries established diplomatic relations on 15 December 2009.[10]
 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines2008
  • Both countries established diplomatic relations on 7 August 2008.[11]
 United States1977 See Djibouti-United States relations
  • Djibouti is a strategic partner of the United States in the Global War on Terrorism.
  • Djibouti has an embassy in Washington, DC and a consulate-general in New York.
  • United States has an embassy in Djibouti City, Djibouti.

Asia
Country Formal Relations Began Notes
 Armenia22 May 2019
  • In October 2015, both countries Foreign Ministers met to discuss establishing diplomatic relations and possible ways of developing bilateral ties. On 22 May 2019, both countries officially established diplomatic relations.[12]
 Azerbaijan22 October 1996[13] See Azerbaijan–Djibouti relations
  • Diplomatic relations between Azerbaijan and Djibouti were established on 22 October 1996.[13]
 China8 January 1979 See China–Djibouti relations
  • Djibouti has an embassy in Beijing, China.
  • China has an embassy in Djibouti City, Djibouti.
 India1977 See Djibouti–India relations
  • Djibouti has an embassy in New Delhi, India.
  • India has an embassy in Djibouti City, Djibouti.
 Indonesia1979
  • Both countries established diplomatic relations in 1979.[14]
 IranJuly 1998
  • In July 1998, Iran and Djibouti signed a letter of understanding to consolidate their political, economic, trade, and industrial ties, but in January 2016 Djibouti cut off all diplomatic relations with Iran due to tensions between Saudi Arabia and Iran.
 Israel See Djibouti–Israel relations
 Japan27 June 1977 See Djibouti–Japan relations
  • Djibouti has an embassy in Tokyo, Japan.
  • Japan has an embassy in Djibouti City, Djibouti.
  • Japan's Maritime Self-Defense Force(MSDF) maintains an overseas military base in Djibouti since 2011. Japanese forces in Djibouti is tasked to escort ships and combat piracy on the Gulf of Aden and Red Sea.
 Kuwait
  • Djibouti has an embassy in Kuwait City, Kuwait.
  • Kuwait has a consulate in Djibouti City, Djibouti.
 Maldives2008
 Palestine
  • Palestine has an embassy in Djibouti City, Djibouti.
 Philippines
 Qatar
  • Djibouti has an embassy in Doha, Qatar.
  • Qatar has an embassy in Djibouti City, Djibouti.
 Saudi Arabia
  • Djibouti has an embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
  • Saudi Arabia has an embassy in Djibouti City, Djibouti.
 Singapore1983
  • Both countries established diplomatic relations on September 1983.[16]
 South Korea7 December 1977
  • Bilateral trade in 2011 amounted to $47,390,000 in exports, and $9,000 in imports.[17]
 Turkey1977[18]See also Djibouti–Turkey relations
 Turkmenistan2017
  • Both countries established diplomatic relations on 4 July 2017.[22]
 United Arab Emirates
 Uzbekistan1992
  • Djibouti recognized the independence of Uzbekistan on 6 January 1992. However both countries have not yet established diplomatic relations.[23]
 Vietnam1991
 Yemen
  • Djibouti has an embassy in Sana'a, Yemen.
  • Yemen has an embassy in Djibouti City, Djibouti.

Europe
Country Formal Relations Began Notes
 Andorra2009
  • Both countries established diplomatic relations on 17 March 2009.[25]
 Belgium
 Croatia2017
  • Both countries established diplomatic relations on 25 May 2017.[26][27]
 Czech Republic1997
 Denmark
  • Denmark is represented in Djibouti by its embassy in Addis Ababa.[29]
  • Djibouti is represented in Denmark by its embassy in Brussels.[30]
 Finland14 March 2007
 France1977 See Djibouti–France relations
  • Djibouti has an embassy in Paris, France.
  • France has an embassy in Djibouti City, Djibouti.
 Georgia2000
  • Both countries established diplomatic relations on 22 November 2000.[33]
 Germany1978
 Greece1981
  • Greece has a consulate in Djibouti City, Djibouti.
  • Greek-Djiboutian relations are particularly friendly. The Greek community in Djibouti has significantly contributed to that.[34]
 Iceland
 Ireland
 Malta2018
  • Both countries established diplomatic relations on 26 June 2018.[38]
 Montenegro26 October 2011
  • Both countries established diplomatic relations on 26 October 2011.[39]
 Moldova9 October 2020
  • Both countries established diplomatic relations on 9 October 2020.
 Kosovo22 March 2013
  • Djibouti officially recognised the independence of the Republic of Kosovo on 8 May 2010.[40] On 22 March 2013 Djibouti and Kosovo established diplomatic relations and vowed to strengthen bilateral co-operation with one another.[41] Both countries enjoy excellent relationships.
 Latvia2012
  • Both countries established diplomatic relations on 30 March 2012.[42]
 Lithuania1999
  • Both countries established diplomatic relations on 9 June 1999.[43]
 Romania1978
 Russia1978
  • Russia has an embassy in Djibouti City, Djibouti.
 Serbia1978
  • Serbia has a consulate in Djibouti City, Djibouti.[45]
 Spain See Djibouti–Spain relations
 Sweden
  • Sweden is represented in Djibouti by the embassy of France in Djibouti.[46]
  • Djibouti is represented in Sweden through its embassy in Brussels, Belgium.[47]
  Switzerland
  • Djibouti has an embassy in Geneva, Switzerland.
  • Switzerland has a consulate in Djibouti City, Djibouti.
 United Kingdom
  • Both countries have established diplomatic relations.[48]

Oceania
Country Formal Relations Began Notes
 Australia1977
  • Both countries have established diplomatic relations.[49]
 New Zealand
  • Djibouti is represented in New Zealand through its embassy in Tokyo, Japan.[50]

International organisations

Djibouti is a member of the African Union, Arab League, La Francophonie, Port Management Association of Eastern and Southern Africa, and the United Nations.

In 1996, the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), a developmental organisation of seven countries in East Africa, established its headquarters in Djibouti City. IGAD's mandate is for regional cooperation and economic integration.

After the terror attacks of 11 September 2001, Djibouti joined the Global War on Terror. It is now home to the Camp Lemonnier military compound.

Djibouti is also a member of the International Criminal Court with a Bilateral Immunity Agreement of protection for the US-military (as covered under Article 98).

See also

Notes
  1. "Djibouti (Republic of)". Dirco.gov.za. Retrieved 30 December 2018.
  2. "Antigua & Barbuda - Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade". www.dfa.ie. Retrieved 30 December 2018.
  3. "Antigua and Barbuda - Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade". www.dfa.ie. Retrieved 30 December 2018.
  4. "Biblioteca Digital de Tratados". Tratados.mrecic.gov.ar. Retrieved 30 December 2018.
  5. "Djibouti". www.itamaraty.gov.br. Retrieved 30 December 2018.
  6. Government of Canada, Foreign Affairs Trade and Development Canada (18 November 2008). "Canada - Djibouti Relations". GAC. Retrieved 30 December 2018.
  7. sources, Independent Cuban journalist and other media. "Cuba News / Noticias - CubaNet News". www.cubanet.org. Retrieved 30 December 2018.
  8. "Establishment of Diplomatic Relations Between the Republic of Djibouti and the Commonwealth of Dominica - Djibouti". www.un.int. Retrieved 30 December 2018.
  9. "Embajada de México en Etiopía". embamex.sre.gob.mx. Retrieved 30 December 2018.
  10. https://www.mire.gob.pa/sites/default/files/documentos/Trasnsparencia/gestion-anual-2011-2012.pdf
  11. "Diplomatic Relations Register (2) - Ministry of Foreign Affairs, International Trade, and Regional Integration". foreign.gov.vc. Retrieved 30 December 2018.
  13. "Djibouti". mfa.gov.az. Retrieved 23 January 2021.
  14. "KBRI Addis Ababa - Djibouti". Kemlu.go.id. Archived from the original on 9 June 2017. Retrieved 30 December 2018.
  15. "List of the Countries with which the Republic of Maldives has established Diplomatic Relations with Dates". www.foreign.gov.mv. Retrieved 30 December 2018.
  16. https://app1.mfa.gov.sg/dipcon/pdf/dipconopen.pdf
  17. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 4 September 2015. Retrieved 27 June 2015.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  18. "Relations between Turkey and Djibouti".
  19. "Relations between Turkey and Djibouti".
  20. "Relations between Turkey and Djibouti".
  21. "Relations between Turkey and Djibouti".
  23. "Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan — States with which the Republic of Uzbekistan established diplomatic relations". Mfa.uz. Retrieved 30 December 2018.
  24. admin. "- General Information about Countries and Regions". www.mofa.gov.vn. Retrieved 30 December 2018.
  25. "Bilateral Affairs". www.exteriors.ad. Retrieved 30 December 2018.
  26. "MVEP • Date of Recognition and Establishment of Diplomatic Relations". www.mvep.hr. Retrieved 30 December 2018.
  27. "MVEP • Overview of Bilateral Treaties of the Republic of Croatia by Country". www.mvep.hr. Retrieved 30 December 2018.
  28. "The Czech Republic's Foreign Policy in 2011: A Brief Overview". Ministerstvo zahraničních věcí České republiky. 1 January 2012. Retrieved 30 December 2018 – via Google Books.
  29. Sites, Manage One Pages. "Danmark i Djibouti". Manage One Pages Sites. Retrieved 30 December 2018.
  30. Denmark, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of. "Ambassadors who presented Credentials to H M the Queen on 16 October 2015". Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark. Retrieved 30 December 2018.
  31. "New side accreditations to Djibouti and Nicaragua - Ministry for Foreign Affairs". um.fi. Retrieved 30 December 2018.
  32. "Embassy of the Republic Djibouti, Moscow - Ministry for Foreign Affairs". um.fi. Retrieved 30 December 2018.
  33. "საქართველოს საგარეო საქმეთა სამინისტრო - ჯიბუტის რესპუბლიკა". mfa.gov.ge. Retrieved 30 December 2018.
  34. "Djibouti - DJIBOUTI". www.mfa.gr. Retrieved 30 December 2018.
  35. "Government Offices of Iceland - Government.is". www.government.is. Retrieved 30 December 2018.
  36. "Djibouti - Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade". www.dfa.ie. Retrieved 30 December 2018.
  37. "Djibouti - Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade". www.dfa.ie. Retrieved 30 December 2018.
  38. "Sorry. The page you are looking for does not exist". foreignaffairs.gov.mt. Retrieved 30 December 2018.
  39. "Tabela priznanja i uspostavljanja diplomatskih odnosa". www.mvp.gov.me. Retrieved 30 December 2018.
  40. Recognition is confirmed by Djibouti, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kosovo, 2010-05-12
  41. "Republika e Kosovës dhe Republika e Xhibutit vendosin marrëdhëniet diplomatike". mfa-ks.net. Retrieved 22 March 2013.
  42. Lobzova, Liene. "Establishment and renewal of diplomatic relations". www.mfa.gov.lv. Retrieved 30 December 2018.
  44. "Diplomatic Relations of Romania - Ministry of Foreign Affairs". www.mae.ro. Retrieved 30 December 2018.
  45. "Djibouti". www.mfa.gov.rs. Retrieved 30 December 2018.
  48. "Djibouti and the UK - GOV.UK". www.gov.uk. Retrieved 30 December 2018.
  49. "Djibouti". Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. Retrieved 30 December 2018.
  50. Trade, New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and. "Embassy of the Republic of Djibouti". New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade. Retrieved 30 December 2018.

References

 This article incorporates public domain material from the United States Department of State website https://www.state.gov/countries-areas/. (U.S. Bilateral Relations Fact Sheets)

This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.