Foreign relations of Gabon

Gabon has followed a non-aligned policy, advocating dialogue in international affairs and recognizing both parts of divided countries. Since 1973, the number of countries establishing diplomatic relations with Gabon has doubled. In inter-African affairs, Gabon espouses development by evolution rather than revolution and favors regulated free enterprise as the system most likely to promote rapid economic growth. Concerned about stability in Central Africa and the potential for intervention, Gabon has been directly involved with mediation efforts in Chad, Central African Republic, Republic of Congo, Angola, and former Zaire. In December 1999, through the mediation efforts of President Bongo, a peace accord was signed in the Republic of Congo between the government and most leaders of an armed rebellion. President Bongo has remained involved in the continuing Congolese peace process. Gabon has been a strong proponent of regional stability, and Gabonese armed forces played an important role in the UN Peacekeeping Mission to the Central African Republic (MINURCA).

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Nations with which Gabon has diplomatic relations.

Gabon is a member of the UN and some of its specialized and related agencies, including the World Bank; Organisation of African Unity (OAU); Central African Customs Union (UDEAC/CEMAC); EC association under Lome Convention; Communaute Financiere Africaine (CFA); Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC); Non-Aligned Movement; Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC).

Gabon 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).

Bilateral relations
Country Formal Relations Began Notes
 Albania 16 November 1974 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 16 November 1974[1]
 Andorra 28 March 2006 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 28 March 2006[2]
 Angola
 Argentina 22 January 1974 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 22 January 1974[3]
 Armenia9 March 1994

Both countries established diplomatic relations on 9 March 1994[4]

 Austria 1 April 1970 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 1 April 1970[5]
 Azerbaijan 1 October 1996 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 1 October 1996[6]
 Bosnia and Herzegovina 21 September 2011 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 21 September 2011[7]
 Botswana 21 December 2006 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 21 December 2006[8]
 Brazil11 January 1974Both countries established diplomatic relations on 11 January 1974[9]
  • Brazil has an embassy in Libreville.[10]
  • Gabon has an embassy in Brasília.
 Bulgaria 15 May 1976 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 15 May 1976[11]
 Cameroon 26 February 1975 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 26 February 1975[12]
 CanadaFebruary 1962

Both countries established diplomatic relations in February 1962[13]

 China20 April 1974See China-Gabon relations

On 20 April 1974, China established diplomatic relations with Gabon.[15]

  • China has an embassy in Libreville.
  • Gabon has an embassy in Beijing.
 Colombia 14 July 1981 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 14 July 1981[16]
 Croatia 22 October 2001 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 22 October 2001[17]
 Cuba 26 March 1974 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 26 March 1974[18]
 Czech Republic 4 October 1976 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 4 October 1976[19]
 Dominica 14 March 2023 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 14 March 2023[20]
 Dominican Republic 17 March 2021 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 17 March 2021[21]
 Ecuador 11 November 1980 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 11 November 1980[22]
 Equatorial Guinea

Gabon is involved in a maritime boundary dispute with Equatorial Guinea because of disputed sovereignty over islands in Corisco Bay.

  • Equatorial Guinea has an embassy in Libreville.
  • Gabon has an embassy in Malabo.
 Finland 20 May 1988 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 20 May 1988[23]
 France18 August 1960See France-Gabon relations

Both countries established diplomatic relations on 18 August 1960[24]

Since independence, Gabon has been "one of France's closest allies in Africa".[25] As of 2008, around 10,000 French nationals lived and worked in Gabon, while the 6th Marine Infantry Battalion of the French military is also stationed there.

  • France has an embassy in Libreville and a consulate-general in Port-Gentil.
  • Gabon has an embassy in Paris.
 Gambia 1 September 2021 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 1 September 2021[26]
 Georgia19 September 2011Both countries established diplomatic relations on 19 September 2011[27]
 Guatemala 31 December 2022 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 31 December 2022[28]
 Haiti14 October 1981See Haiti-Gabon relations

Both countries established diplomatic relations on 14 October 1981 when first ambassador of Haiti to Gabon with residence in Dakar Mr Victor Pierre Louis presented his credentials to President Bongo[29] Both countries have shared Franco-African relations

 Hungary 24 October 1988 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 24 October 1988[30]
 IndiaSee Gabon–India relations
 Indonesia 3 June 1982 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 3 June 1982[33]
 Israel 15 November 1960 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 15 November 1960 when was appointed first non-resident ambassador of Israel to Gabon Yerahmiel Ram Yaron.[34]But Gabon broke diplomatic relations with Israel on 29 October 1973[35] and diplomatic relations were re-established on 29 September 1993[36]
 Jamaica 23 October 1995 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 23 October 1995[37]
 Kosovo 5 March 2014 Both countries established diplomatic relations in March 2014.[38]

Gabon and Kosovo have close and friendly relations.[39]

 Liberia 17 June 1975 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 17 June 1975[40]
 Lithuania 3 March 1994 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 3 March 1994[41]
 Maldives 20 March 2008 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 20 March 2008[42]
 Mexico10 March 1976Both countries established diplomatic relations on 10 March 1976[43]
  • Gabon is accredited to Mexico from its embassy in Washington, D.C., United States.[44]
  • Mexico is accredited to Gabon from its embassy in Abuja, Nigeria.[45]
 Mongolia 15 September 2014 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 15 September 2014[46]
 Montenegro 12 November 2012 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 12 November 2012[47]
 Morocco 12 July 1972 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 12 July 1972[48]
 Nicaragua 14 June 2021 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 14 June 2021[49]
 Nigeria18 January 1973Both countries established diplomatic relations on 18 January 1973[50]
  • Gabon has an embassy in Abuja.
  • Nigeria has an embassy in Libreville.
 Oman 30 March 1981 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 30 March 1981[51]
 Portugal 30 January 1975 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 30 January 1975[52]
 Saint Kitts and Nevis5 January 2018

Both countries established diplomatic relations on 5 January 2018[53]

 Serbia 4 October 1973 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 4 October 1973[54]
 Singapore 6 February 2007 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 6 February 2007[55]
 South Africa15 October 1992Both countries established diplomatic relations on 15 October 1992[56]
  • Gabon has an embassy in Pretoria.
  • South Africa has an embassy in Libreville.
 South Korea1 October 1962Both countries established diplomatic relations on 1 October 1962[57]
  • Gabon has an embassy in Seoul.
  • South Korea has an embassy in Libreville.
 Spain25 February 1964See Gabon–Spain relations

Both countries established diplomatic relations on 25 February 1964[58]

  • Gabon has an embassy in Madrid.
  • Spain has an embassy in Libreville.
 Sri Lanka 19 March 2021 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 19 March 2021[59]
 Syria 18 July 1975 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 18 July 1975[60]
 Thailand 1 April 1976 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 1 April 1976[61]
 TurkeySee Gabon–Turkey relations
  • Gabon has an embassy in Ankara.[62]
  • Turkey has an embassy in Libreville.[62]
  • Trade volume between the two countries was US$38.9 million in 2018.[62]
 Tuvalu 24 June 2022 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 24 June 2022[63]
 Ukraine 1 September 1993 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 1 September 1993[64]
 United States17 August 1960Both countries established diplomatic relations on 17 August 1960[65]

See Gabon-United States relations

Embassy of Gabon in Washington, D.C.

Relations between the United States and Gabon are excellent. In 1987, President Omar Bongo made an official visit to Washington, DC. In September 2002, Secretary of State Colin Powell made a brief but historic visit to Gabon to highlight environmental protection and conservation in the Central Africa region. This was followed by a visit to the White House by President Bongo in May 2004. The United States imports a considerable percentage of Gabonese crude oil and manganese, and exports heavy construction equipment, aircraft, and machinery to Gabon. Through a modest International Military Education and Training program, the United States provides military training to members of the Gabonese armed forces each year. Other bilateral assistance includes the funding of small grants for qualified democracy and human rights, self-help, and cultural preservation projects. U.S. private capital has been attracted to Gabon since before its independence.

 Venezuela 11 November 1975 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 11 November 1975[66]
 Zambia 18 July 1975 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 18 July 1975[67]
 Zimbabwe 27 August 1990 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 27 august 1990[68]

Notable people

See also

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