Bangladesh–Mexico relations

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The nations of Bangladesh and Mexico established diplomatic relations in 1975. [1] Both nations are members of the United Nations and the World Trade Organization.

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History

Diplomatic relations between the two countries were officially established on 8 July 1975, four years after Bangladesh gained independence from Pakistan. [1] Initial relations between both nations have taken place primarily in multinational organization such as the United Nations.

In 1981, Bangladeshi President Abdus Sattar visited Mexico to attend the North–South Summit in Cancún. [2] In 2011, Bangladeshi Vice Foreign Minister Mohamed Mijarul Quayes paid a visit to Mexico and met with his counterpart Undersecretary Lourdes Aranda Bezaury to discuss promoting greater exchanges and cooperation actions between both countries, with the purpose of strengthening their bilateral relationship. [3] In 2012, Bangladesh opened its first resident embassy in Mexico City. [1]

In 2015, Bangladeshi Minister of State Shahriar Alam paid a visit to Mexico to celebrate 40 years of diplomatic relations both nations. While in Mexico, Minister Alam met with Mexican Foreign Minister José Antonio Meade and both officials highlighted the importance of intensifying political dialogue in order to increase economic, investment, and scientific and technological cooperation ties between both nations. [4] In 2017, Mexican Senator Gabriela Cuevas Barron led a delegation to Bangladesh to attend the Inter-parliamentary Union Assembly which was held in Dhaka. [1]

In 2021, both nations held their first meeting for bilateral consultation mechanism which was held virtually. [5] That same year, Bangladeshi Minister of State Shahriar Alam returned to Mexico to attend the Bicentennial of Mexico's Independence. Minister Alam also held a bilateral meeting with the Secretary of Foreign Affairs Marcelo Ebrard. [6]

High-level visits

President Abdus Sattar attending the North-South Summit in Cancun along with his Mexican counterpart President Jose Lopez Portillo; 1981. Heads of State Cancun Summit 1981.jpg
President Abdus Sattar attending the North–South Summit in Cancún along with his Mexican counterpart President José López Portillo; 1981.

High-level visits from Bangladesh to Mexico [2] [7] [8] [3] [6]

High-level visits from Mexico to Bangladesh [1]

Bilateral agreements

Both nations have signed a few bilateral agreements such as an Agreement on the Elimination of Visa for Diplomatic and Official Passport Holders (2013); Agreement on Mutual Administrative Assistance in Customs Matters (2013) and a Memorandum of Understanding on Foreign Office Consultation (2015). [9]

Trade

In 2023, two-way trade between both nations amounted to US$674.6 million. [10] Bangladesh's main exports to Mexico include: clothing, footwear, hides, kitchenware and gym equipment. Mexico's main exports to Bangladesh include: cotton, chemical based products, seeds, x-ray machines, medical equipment and telephones, including mobile phones. [10]

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Embassy of Bangladesh in Mexico City

Resident diplomatic missions

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 Relación Bilateral México y Bangladesh (in Spanish)
  2. 1 2 Recordando: Cumbre Norte Sur en 1981 (in Spanish)
  3. 1 2 Emb. Mohamed Mijarul Quayes - page 26 (in Spanish)
  4. México y Bangladesh acuerdan fortalecer vínculos bilaterales (in Spanish)
  5. México y Bangladesh celebran la Primera Reunión del Mecanismo de Consultas Bilaterales (in Spanish)
  6. 1 2 Shahriar joins 200-year Mexican independence celebration
  7. México y Bangladesh acuerdan promover un mayor acercamiento (in Spanish)
  8. Bangladesh, Mexico for joint investment
  9. Bangladesh-Mexico Bilateral Relations Brochure
  10. 1 2 Data México: Bangladesh
  11. Embassy of Bangladesh in Mexico City
  12. Embassy of Mexico in New Delhi