Foreign relations of Benin

Abroad, Benin has recently strengthened ties with France, the former colonial power, as well as the USA and the main international lending institutions. Benin has also adopted a mediating role in the political crises in Liberia, Guinea-Bissau, and Togo and provided a contribution to the United Nations force in Haiti, all of which were indications of the country's growing confidence in the international community. Within West Africa, Benin enjoys stable relations with Nigeria, the main regional power.

Disputes - international: none

Illicit drugs: transshipment point for narcotics associated with Nigerian trafficking organizations and most commonly destined for Western Europe and the US

Reference Much of the material in this article comes from the CIA World Factbook 2000 and the 2003 U.S. Department of State website.