Located in the Caribbean’s Leeward Islands, Saint-Barthélemy is a French archipelago. It has a 21.0 km2 landmass. The entire territory of Saint-Barthélemy is a French Foreign Cluster and a member of the European Union from a governmental standpoint.
St. Barts has long been regarded as a playroom for the wealthy and well-known and is renowned for its stunning, unspoiled beaches, fine dining in fashionable establishments, and upscale luxury stores. Only small planes from St. Martin and San Juan can land at the island’s one runway, and the port is too narrow to handle cruises. One of the attractions of the island is how challenging it is to reach it. As a component of the French government, St. Bart maintains diplomatic ties with all nations that share ties with France. In the article, these countries are discussed.
Canada
Friendly connections exist between the two countries, which are significant given the legacy of French migration to Canada. The bulk of French speakers in Canada is of French ancestry, who together make up around 22% of the overall population.
United Kingdom
There is a consulate for St. Barts in London and a general foreign office in Edinburgh. The United Kingdom has diplomatic staff in Bordeaux, Marseille, and Paris as well as a commercial bureau in Lyon. The two nations have tight cooperation, especially when it comes to military and international policy problems.
Portugal
Portugal maintains a vice-consulate in Toulouse, as well as embassies and honorary consular in Bordeaux, Lyon, Marseille, and Strasbourg. Both countries are participants in the Organization for the Mediterranean, NATO, Center for Economic Co-operation and Development, Eu parliament, and UN.
Spain
More than ten general consulates of France have been created in Spain that regulates the visa process for St. Barts. The two countries inked the contract on Pheasant Island, which is now a condominium and switches affiliations every six months.
Denmark
Political ties between France and Denmark have been maintained for a long time and are confident. Due to their participation in the European Union and NATO, the two nations are significant partners for one another.
Switzerland
France is a major ally in Swiss international relations as a bordering and foundational member of the EU. Several diplomatic accords as well as several pacts established between Switzerland and the EU regulate connections between the two nations.
Austria
There are diplomatic ties between France and Austria. Since the Medieval Era, both nations have maintained diplomatic ties. Both nations are full participants in the European Union.
Russia
France and Russia’s diplomatic ties never heated up. Both countries agreed to a bilateral pact on February 7, 1992, acknowledging Russia as the USSR’s heir. According to Paris, the foreign ties between both nations have been established over a long period and are still strong.
United States
The St. Barts visa application process is governed by more than 10 French embassies in the US. Except for the Quasi-War, the France-United States partnership has always maintained peace.
The Netherlands
Currently, there are strong social and financial ties between the two nations. Both countries are founder components of the European Community, NATO, and the UN, as well as the OECD.
Belgium
Geographic location, historical and ethnic considerations (40 percent of Belgians speak French), the two nations’ deeply entwined economies, and frequently coinciding interpretations all contribute to the closeness and smoothness of French-Belgian ties.
Bolivia
Since 1831, France and Bolivia have had political ties. Bolivia hosted two French leaders: Jacques Chirac in 1997 and General de Gaulle in 1964. President-elect Evo Morales was welcomed in France in January 2006.
Mexico
Mexico is one of France’s main partners in Latin America. Both nations have signed several bilateral agreements on issues such as business, patents, air transportation, scientific cooperation, nuclear energy, and education.
