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The nations of Angola and Mexico established diplomatic relations in 1976. [1] Both nations are members of the United Nations.
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The nations of Angola and Mexico established diplomatic relations in 1976. [1] Both nations are members of the United Nations.
During the Atlantic slave trade, Portugal and Spain transported enslaved people from Angola to Mexico where they arrived primarily to the port city of Veracruz. [2] Angola gained its independence from Portugal in November 1975. On 20 February 1976, Mexico recognized the independence and established diplomatic relations with Angola. [1]
Soon after gaining independence, Angola entered into a civil war which lasted until 2002. During the war, Mexico vehemently opposed the presence of South African troops in Angola. [3] In 1985, Mexican Foreign Minister Bernardo Sepúlveda Amor paid a visit to Angola, becoming the first high level government official to do so. [3] In 1989, Mexican Foreign Secretary Fernando Solana also paid a visit to the country. [3]
In 1997, towards the end of the Angolan civil war, Angola opened an embassy in Mexico City. [4] In March 2006, Angolan Prime Minister Fernando da Piedade Dias dos Santos paid a visit to Mexico where he met with President Vicente Fox. [5]
In 2009, Mexico opened an embassy in Luanda, however, due to the global economic crisis to which Mexico was not immune, the embassy in Angola closed only after a few months. [1] In 2014, Mexican Foreign Secretary José Antonio Meade paid a visit to Angola. [4] During the visit, Foreign Secretary Meade promised that Mexico would re-open an embassy in Angola, however, the embassy never reopened. In November 2018, Angola closed its embassy in Mexico City due to budgetary restrictions. [1] In December 2018, Angolan Foreign Minister Manuel Domingos Augusto attended the inauguration for Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador. [6]
In 2019, several hundred African migrants entered Mexico en route to the Mexico–United States border. Many of the migrants originated from Angola and were attempting to seek asylum in the United States and escape poverty and human rights abuses in Angola. [7]
In 2024, both nations celebrated 48 years of diplomatic relations. [8]
High-level visits from Angola to Mexico [4] [6]
High-level visits from Mexico to Angola [3] [4] [9]
Both nations have signed the following bilateral agreements: Memorandum of Understanding for the establishment of a consultation mechanism on materials of mutual interest (2004); Agreement on Educational, Cultural and Technical Cooperation (2014) and a Memorandum of Understanding of Diplomatic and Academic Cooperation (2014). [1]
In 2023, trade between Angola and Mexico totaled US$21.2 million. [10] Angola's main exports to Mexico was petroleum gas. Mexico's main exports to Angola include: iron or steel pipes and tubes. [10] Mexican multinational companies such as Grupo Gusi and Sukarne operate in Angola. [11] In 2022, Mexican cement company Cemex teamed with Danish construction-technology company COBOD to foment 3D concrete printing of houses in Angola. [12]
Angola–Portugal relations are the bilateral relations between Angola and Portugal. Relations between the two are intrinsically tied because of the Portuguese Empire with Angola under Portuguese rule from 1575–1975.
The nations of Greece and Mexico established diplomatic relations in 1938. Early Greek migration to Mexico contributed to the industrial agricultural development of the North-Western Pacific state of Sinaloa. Both nations are members of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development and the United Nations.
The nations of Mexico and Turkey established diplomatic relations in 1928. Both nations are members of the G20, OECD and the United Nations.
The nations of Finland and Mexico established diplomatic relations in 1936. Both nations are members of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development and the United Nations.
The nations of Jamaica and Mexico established diplomatic relations in 1966. Both nations are members of the Association of Caribbean States, Community of Latin American and Caribbean States, Organization of American States and the United Nations.
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The nations of Egypt and Mexico established diplomatic relations in 1958, however, the two states interacted non-officially before then. As early as 1861 Egyptian soldiers joined French Emperor Napoleon III invasion of Mexico. In the early 20th century, Mexico opened a consulate on the Mediterranean port city of Alexandria. Since Egypt's independence in 1960, both nations have maintained a warm relationship based on cultural exchanges, tourism and trade.
The nations of Haiti and Mexico established consular relations in 1882 and formal diplomatic relations were established in 1929. Both nations are members of Association of Caribbean States, Community of Latin American and Caribbean States, Organization of American States and the United Nations.
The nations of Guyana and Mexico established diplomatic relations in 1973. Both nations are members of the Association of Caribbean States, Caribbean Community, Community of Latin American and Caribbean States, Organization of American States and the United Nations.
Mexico–United Arab Emirates relations are the diplomatic relations between Mexico and the United Arab Emirates. Both nations are members of the United Nations.
Angola and Uruguay are members of the Group of 77 and the United Nations.
The nations of Mexico and Singapore established diplomatic relations in 1975. Both nations are members of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation, Forum of East Asia–Latin America Cooperation and the United Nations.
The nations of Kazakhstan and Mexico established diplomatic relation sin 1992. Both nations are members of the United Nations and the World Trade Organization.
The nations of Jordan and Mexico established diplomatic relations in 1975. Both nations are members of the United Nations.
The nations of Mexico and Trinidad and Tobago established diplomatic relations in 1966. Both nations are members of the Association of Caribbean States, Community of Latin American and Caribbean States, Organization of American States and the United Nations.
Luxembourg–Mexico relations are the diplomatic relations between the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg and the United Mexican States. Both nations are members of the OECD and the United Nations.
The nations of The Bahamas and Mexico established diplomatic relations in 1974. Both nations are members of the Association of Caribbean States, Community of Latin American and Caribbean States, Organization of American States and the United Nations.
The nations of Barbados and the Mexico established diplomatic relations in 1972. Both nations are members of the Association of Caribbean States, Community of Latin American and Caribbean States, Organization of American States and the United Nations.
The nations of Dominica and Mexico established diplomatic relations in 1979. Both nations are members of the Association of Caribbean States, Community of Latin American and Caribbean States, Organization of American States and the United Nations.
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