Belize MFAFT 🇧🇿

🇧🇿🇩🇪 | H.E. Amalia Mai, Chief Executive Officer MFAFT, today received H.E. Dr Hardy Boeckle, Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany, for a courtesy call as he concludes his diplomatic tenure. CEO Mai expressed appreciation for Ambassador Boeckle’s contributions to strengthening the bilateral relationship between Belize and Germany, and for Germany’s continued commitment to supporting peace and confidence-building efforts between Belize and Guatemala.

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Côte d’Ivoire continues to expand its network of international partnerships with the signing of a Joint Communiqué establishing, this time, diplomatic relations with #Belize, on 14 May 2026 in New York. The symbolic document was signed by Ambassadors Tiémoko Moriko and Janine Elizabeth Coye-Felson, on behalf of their respective Governments. This new partnership, reflecting the shared commitment of both countries to strengthen their ties of friendship and cooperation, is also part of Côte d’Ivoire’s broader diplomatic outreach strategy, driven by the President of the Republic @AOuattara_PRCI. @Gouvciofficiel 🇨🇮
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🇧🇿🇭🇳 | H.E. Amalia Mai, Chief Executive Officer in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, today received copies of letters of credence from H.E. Carmen Scarleth Ayón Neda, Ambassador of the Republic of Honduras to Belize. During their discussions, both sides reaffirmed the longstanding and cordial bilateral relations between Belize and Honduras, grounded in mutual respect, regional solidarity, and cooperation. They also highlighted the importance of continued collaboration and the desire to strengthen ties between their peoples. 🔗: mfa.gov.bz/14167-2/ @embahnbelice

🇧🇿🇧🇸 | The Government and People of Belize extend warm congratulations to Hon. Philip Davis on his re-election as Prime Minister of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas. Belize values the enduring bonds of friendship and cooperation shared with our sister CARICOM nation and looks forward to continued collaboration in advancing regional integration, sustainable development, and the collective interests of the Caribbean community.

🇧🇿🇮🇳 | H.E. Amalia Mai, Chief Executive Officer for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, welcomed Shri Pabitra Margherita, Minister of State for External Affairs and Textiles of the Republic of India, to Belize. The visit by the Minister of State is centred on strengthening the bilateral relations between Belize and India. The Minister of State will hold discussions with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and relevant line ministries and visit key sites of India’s cooperation initiatives. Belize and India continue to enjoy a longstanding and cordial partnership founded on mutual respect, cooperation, and shared commitment to sustainable development and South-South collaboration. This visit further underscores the growing ties between both countries and their shared interest in expanding cooperation across key areas of mutual benefit.

🇧🇿🇺🇳 | Today, H.E. Amalia Mai, CEO in the MFAFT and Mr. Raul Salazar, United Nations Resident Coordinator for Belize, co-chaired the 7th UN- Belize Joint National Steering Committee. The meeting facilitated an exchange between Heads of UN Agencies, Funds and Programmes and CEOs across several government line ministries around key areas of strategic cooperation.

🇭🇳🇧🇿 La Embajadora de Honduras en Guatemala, S.E. Rosa Elena Lobo Juárez, realizó una visita de cortesía a S.E. José E. Alpuche, Embajador de Belice. Reafirmaron la amistad bilateral y conversaron sobre oportunidades para fortalecer el turismo entre ambos países.

Ambassador Amalia Mai received a courtesy call from Mr. Harold Robinson, Director a.i. of the UNFPA Subregional Office for the Caribbean. The meeting reaffirmed the UNFPA’s ongoing support and commitment to continued partnership.

📌 STATEMENT: Hon. Francis Fonseca, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Trade, Education, Culture, Science and Technology of Belize, Undergoes Medical Procedure

🇧🇿🇦🇬 | The Government and People of Belize extend warm congratulations to Hon. Gaston Browne on his re-election as Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda. We look forward to continued collaboration through CARICOM and strengthening the bonds of friendship and solidarity between our nations.

Foreign Minister Fonseca met this afternoon with U.S. Chargé d’Affaires Katharine Beamer to review follow-up from last week’s visit to Washington, D.C., and to discuss key bilateral priorities, including foreign investment, the Millennium Challenge Compact and border security.

H.E. CEO Amalia Mai participated in the preparatory meeting and the meeting of the Council of Ministers of Foreign Affairs of SICA held on 23–24 April 2026 in the Dominican Republic. The meeting reflects the commitment to the integration process by SICA member States and discussed topics aimed at reactivating the regional integration process and strengthening cooperation efforts.

Hon. Francis Fonseca and Hon. Marconi Leal, Minister of State for Foreign Trade, today visited the Spanish Lookout Community. Their visit highlighted a dynamic model integrating education, agriculture, and industry. Robust export performance and sustained investment continue to drive growth, while ongoing collaboration will address areas to further enhance national competitiveness.

H.E. CEO Amalia Mai represented Belize at the meetings of the Council of Ministers of Foreign Affairs of SICA in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. The key discussions aimed to strengthen regional integration, based on shared priorities, and foster socioeconomic development across the member states of SICA.

México 🇲🇽y Belice 🇧🇿son naciones hermanas que comparten frontera, historia y retos comunes. La directora ejecutiva de la #AMEXCID, @AlejandraDMV, sostuvo un encuentro con la Viceministra de Asuntos Exteriores de Belice, Amalia Mai, para fortalecer la cooperación bilateral 🇲🇽🤝🇧🇿y explorar nuevas áreas de colaboración en sectores estratégicos como la agricultura 🚜, la educación técnica y la transparencia. Desde la #AMEXCID reiteramos nuestra voluntad de seguir construyendo cooperación solidaria, con transparencia y resultados concretos para quienes más lo necesitan🌱.

H.E. Amalia Mai today welcomed Mtra. Alejandra Del Moral Vela, Executive Director of the Mexican Agency of International Cooperation for Development (AMEXCID), to discuss the way forward for the implementation of Phase II of the Sembrando Vida Project. The Sembrando Vida Project, an initiative of the Government of Mexico, provides support to small farmers while promoting sustainable agricultural and forestry practices. It aligns with the commitments of the Great Mayan Forest Initiative among Belize, Guatemala, and Mexico. Both countries agreed that the continuation of this project reflects the strong bilateral cooperation grounded in shared values of sustainable development and prosperity.

📌📄 STATEMENT: Belize notes with great concern reports of external pressure to deny a presidential flyover, in ways that contribute to the further isolation of the Republic of China (Taiwan). We encourage all partners to approach such matters in a spirit of mutual respect and constructive dialogue, mindful of the importance of cooperation in international relations.

Foreign Minister Fonseca welcomed H.E. Olivier Jacquels, High Commissioner of Canada to Belize (@CanadainBelize) for a courtesy visit. Their productive discussions centred on fostering increased opportunities for trade, investment, educational, and cultural exchanges, alongside other pertinent matters on the bilateral agenda.

🇧🇿🇺🇲 | Today, Prime Minister Briceño and Foreign Minister Fonseca held cordial discussions with Jamieson Greer, US Trade Representative. Their discussions centred on expanding trade and investment opportunities between our two countries.

🇧🇿🇺🇲 | Prime Minister John Briceño and Foreign Minister Francis Fonseca, along with their delegation, met today in Washington, D.C. with Brian Mast, Chair of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, on the first day of their visit. Their cordial discussions focused on advancing the Belize–United States bilateral relationship and strengthening trade cooperation.