Belize–Guyana relations refers to the bilateral relations between Belize and Guyana.
The two nations established diplomatic relations in 1981.High Commission here underscores importance of Guyana – Belize envoy Both nations are members of the Association of Caribbean States, Caribbean Community, Commonwealth of Nations, Organization of American States and the United Nations.
History Belize and Guyana are two English speaking nations that were colonized and part of the British Empire. During that time period, a large number of Belizeans lived in the then British Guiana (present day Guyana) while several Guyanese worked in British Honduras (present day Belize).Guyana and Belize have a lot in common In 1981, Belize obtained its independence and that same year both Belize and Guyana established diplomatic relations.Belize looking to enhance traditional trade, forge new partnerships at WTC Georgetown
There have been many high level visits between leaders of both nations, primarily during summits of the Caribbean Community. In 2016, both nations signed a Memorandums of Understanding in Trade, Education and Agriculture.Guyana to tap into Central America markets – signs trade agreement with Belize
In July 2022, Belizean Prime Minister Johnny Briceño paid an official visit to Guyana and met with President Irfaan Ali. During the visit, both nations signed a Memorandum of Understanding in Cooperation in order to enhance trade relations and tourism cooperation between both nations.MoU with Belize opens up “tremendous doors” – President AliGuyana signs agreement to boost trade with Belize In 2023, Belize announced its support to the people of Guyana in its territorial dispute with Venezuela.Statement by Belize on the Guyana Venezuela Border Situation
In June 2024, Belize opened a high commission in Guyana, its first diplomatic mission in South America.Belize Formally Opens High Commission in Guyana
High-level visits High-level visits from Belize to GuyanaPrime Minister Said Musa in GuyanaSpeech by the Honorable Dean BarrowPrime Minister Departs the Country Prime Minister Said Musa (2002) Prime Minister Dean Barrow (2009) Foreign Minister Wilfred Elrington (2016) Prime Minister Johnny Briceño (May and July 2022) Foreign Minister Eamon Courtenay (2022)
High-level visits from Guyana to BelizePresident Granger to attend IV CARICOM-Mexico Summit in BelizePresident Ali off to CARICOM Heads of Government Meeting in Belize President David A. Granger (2017) President Irfaan Ali (2022)
Trade In 2023, trade between Belize and Guyana totaled US$4 million.Trade between Belize and Guyana Belize's main exports to Guyana include: dried legumes, alcohol and sanitary paper. Guyana's main exports to Belize include: alcohol, video and card games.
Resident diplomatic missions Belize has a high commission in Georgetown.High Commission of Belize in Georgetown Guyana is accredited to Belize from its Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Georgetown and maintains an honorary consulate in Belize City.Guyana Ministry of Foreign Affairs: BelizeBelize Ministry of Foreign Affairs: Guyana
See also Foreign relations of Belize Foreign relations of Guyana
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