Embassy of Belize Washington DC

It was an honor to host the Foreign Mister of Belize, Francis Fonseca. Today, our two nations signed a Memorandum of Cooperation on Enhancing Border Security and Public Safety Cooperation. Through information sharing, our partnership will combat combat illegal migration and transnational criminal organizations.

Just wrapped up a productive meeting of the Group of Friends of Belize and Guatemala, with the participation of both Foreign Ministers. I commended the committed leadership in both countries to the Belize-Guatemala process. I also welcomed their reaffirmation of commitment to peace and dialogue. The OAS will continue to support the process and the work in the Adjacency Zone.

📍Washington, D.C. | Foreign Minsiter Fonseca is currently on an official visit to Washington, D.C. During his visit, Foreign Minister Fonseca is engaging in a series of high-level meetings at the Embassy of Belize, with officials from the Organization of American States (OAS), and with U.S. government counterparts. #BelizeDiplomacy🇧🇿

📍Washington, D.C. Foreign Minister Fonseca shares details of his upcoming meetings and engagements in Washington, D.C., slated for the next two days. A bust of The Rt. Hon. George Cadle Price will be unveiled later today at the OAS. #BelizeDiplomacy🇧🇿

Happening Now: Foreign Minister Fonseca meets with his counterpart, H.E. Carlos Ramiro Martinez Alvarado, Foreign Minister of Guatemala. The Ministers are discussing key areas of mutual interest, including trade, regional cooperation and ongoing efforts to strengthen bilateral relations. Importantly, they reaffirmed their commitment to the peaceful resolution of the territorial, insular and maritime dispute currently before the International Court of Justice (ICJ), and underscored the importance of maintaining a climate of mutual respect and constructive dialogue. #BelizeDiplomacy🇧🇿

Foreign Minister Fonseca, met with OAS Secretary General H.E. Albert Ramdin in Washington, D.C. They discussed key hemispheric priorities, Belize’s continued support for the work of the OAS, and the importance of multilateralism in addressing regional challenges. Foreign Minister Fonseca reaffirmed Belize’s commitment to democratic values, dialogue and cooperation within the Inter-American system and expressed appreciation for the OAS's ongoing support in the Belize-Guatemala process. #BelizeDiplomacy🇧🇿

Foreign Minister Fonseca attends a meeting of the Group of Friends of Belize at the OAS, alongside Foreign Minister of Guatemala. Belize values the continued solidarity and support of our partners as we work to uphold peace, security and development in our region. Foreign Minister Fonseca commended the work of the OAS Office in the Adjacency Zone. #BelizeDiplomacy🇧🇿

Foreign Minister, Hon. Francis Fonseca met with Mr. Lee Lipton, Chief of Staff at the U.S. Permanent Mission to the OAS, for a constructive exchange on deepening Belize–U.S. engagement. Discussions focused on enhancing trade ties, attracting investment in strategic areas in Belize as key drivers of inclusive economic growth. 🇧🇿🇺🇸

Foreign Minister, Hon. Francis Fonseca alongside the SG of the OAS, H.E. Albert Ramdin unveiled a bust of the Rt. Hon. George Cadle Price at the Hall of Heroines and Heroes of the Americas. A proud moment honouring the Father of Belize’s Independence and his enduring legacy of peace, regional unity and democracy. In his remarks, Foreign Minister Fonseca highlighted: “…as we unveil this bust, we do more than honour a great Belizean; we renew our collective commitment to the ideals he lived by. May his likeness stand here as a quiet reminder that peace is possible, leadership can be moral and that a dream of a better world begins with each of us.” #BelizeDiplomacy🇧🇿

📍Washington D.C. Foreign Minister, Hon. Francis Fonseca alongside the SG of the OAS, H.E. Albert Ramdin unveiling the bust of the Rt. Hon. George Cadle Price, Father of the Nation, at the Hall of Heroines and Heroes of the Americas. 🇧🇿

I met with Belize’s Foreign Minister, Francis Fonseca, to discuss key hemispheric priorities and OAS reform. Belize underscored strong support for the work of the OAS. We also spoke about the importance of multilateralism, democratic values, and the OAS’s continued role in the Belize–Guatemala process.

📍Washington, D.C. Today, Hon. Foreign Minister Francis Fonseca signed a Memorandum of Cooperation between the Government of Belize and the Government of the United States of America on Enhancing Border Security and Public Safety Cooperation through the Exchange of Information. #BelizeDiplomacy 🇧🇿🇺🇸

📍Washington, D.C. Happening Now: Hon. Foreign Minister Francis Fonseca meets with Congressman Gregory Meeks, Ranking Member, House Committee on Foreign Affairs. They both discussed the advancement and strengthening of bilateral relations among other key priorities. #BelizeDiplomacy🇧🇿🇺🇸

📍Washington, D.C. Hon. Foreign Minister, Francis Fonseca met with U.S. Assistant Secretary for the Western Hemisphere, Daniel Watson, for substantive discussions on trade, tariffs and investment. Belize remains committed to deepening economic ties with the U.S. and fostering mutually beneficial trade opportunities. #BelizeDiplomacy🇧🇿🇺🇸

📍Washington, D.C. In concluding his official visit in Washington, D.C., Hon. Foreign Minister, Francis Fonseca met with Congressman Brian Mast, Chair, House Committee on Foreign Affairs where they discussed the Belize-Guatemala process, the ongoing security situation in Haiti, the Millenium Challenge Corporation (MCC) and other areas of key interests to Belize and the USA. #BelizeDiplomacy🇧🇿🇺🇸

This morning, Prime Minister Briceño received a phone call from U.S. Secretary of State, Marco Rubio. They both discussed bilateral interests including investment, the MCC and trade tariffs regime. PM Briceño updated the Secretary of State on the Belize-Guatemala case before the ICJ. They both engaged on the situation in Haiti, where strengthened international support is desperately needed to avert further crisis. #BelizeDiplomacy 🇧🇿🇺🇸

📑 Statement by the Government of Belize on the recent U.S. Tariff Policy:

The Government of Belize takes note of the new U.S. tariff regime announced yesterday by President Donald Trump. Our officials are currently and rapidly analyzing the information and will be consulting with the relevant stakeholders to ensure Belize's economic interests are safeguarded through bilateral dialogue with U.S. officials and coordination with CARICOM.

Foreign Minister Fonseca addressed the OAS Permanent Council on the 2024 Report of OAS Office in the Belize-Guatemala Adjacency Zone. 2025 marks 20 years since the signing of the Confidence Building Measures which is critical to ensuring peace, stability and goodwill between the two countries. #BelizeDiplomacy

Message from @PlataMcp, Chief of the Electoral Mission of the #OASinBelize for the General Election.   We express our sincere admiration for your commitment to democracy. We witnessed firsthand your dedication to exercising your civic duty and your peaceful participation.