International relationships

São Tomé e Principe has numerous and close relationships with the European Union and the World Bank. The central bank employees are continuously trained by an important European central bank.

Numerous countries from all continents have their own embassies and representatives in São Tomé. In this region of Africa, São Tomé e Principe is considered a calming influence as well as a neutral and safe meeting place for conferences. To underline the special character of São Tomé and Principe, the United States of America set up a powerful broadcasting station for "Voice of America" in 1994/1995 on the island of São Tomé. It can be assumed that the political significance of São Tomé will continue to increase due to its local/central position.