Foreign Relations of Dominica - Bilateral Relations

Bilateral relations are described as "close and friendly." Canada is represented in Dominica, through its high commission in Barbados.

Diplomatic relations were established on 31 March 2004, when Dominica suspended ties with the Republic of China.

In December 2005, during the second CARICOM/CUBA summit held in Barbados, heads of CARICOM and Cuba agreed to deepen their ties in the areas of socio-economic and political cooperation in addition to medical care assistance. Since the meeting, Cuba has opened four additional embassies in the Caribbean Community including Dominica.

Denmark is represented in Dominica, through its embassy in Mexico.

France is represented in Dominica, through its embassy in Saint Lucia. Dominica and France have signed many bilateral agreements.

Guyana has an embassy in Roseau.

Since 1979, the bilateral relations have been cordial and fruitful.

Sweden has an honorary consulate in Roseau.

On 3 November 1978, Dominica received independence from the United Kingdom.

The United States and Dominica have friendly relations. United States supports the Dominican government's efforts to expand its economic base and to provide a higher standard of living for its citizens. U.S. assistance is primarily channeled through multilateral agencies such as the World Bank and the Caribbean Development Bank, as well as through the U.S. Agency for International Development office in Bridgetown, Barbados.

President of Venezuela Hugo Chavez visited Dominica in 2007. Dominica claims Venezuelan island Isla Aves.