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The nations of Denmark and Mexico established diplomatic relations in 1827. [1] Both nations are members of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development and the United Nations.
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The nations of Denmark and Mexico established diplomatic relations in 1827. [1] Both nations are members of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development and the United Nations.
The first known Dane to visit Mexico was Brother Jacob the Dacian, a Danish prince who came to Mexico in 1542 and lived among the indigenous people in southern Mexico. Diplomatic relations between Denmark and Mexico began on 19 July 1827 with the signing of a Treaty of Friendship, Trade and Navigation between both nations. [1]
In 1864, Mexico named its first minister (ambassador) to Denmark. [1] Soon afterwards, an honorary consulate of Mexico was opened in Copenhagen under the Consulate-General of Mexico in Hamburg, Germany, and in March 1931 the first Mexican legation was opened in the Danish capital. [1] During World War II, Mexico closed its legation in Denmark, while Denmark maintained its diplomatic office in Mexico open. Soon after the end of the war, Mexico re-opened its legation in Copenhagen and in 1956, both countries elevated their diplomatic representations to that of embassies. [1]
In 1966, Crown Princess (and future Queen) Margrethe II of Denmark paid an official visit to Mexico. [2] In 1989, Danish Prime Minister Poul Schlüter paid a visit to Mexico, becoming the first head-of-government to do so. [3] In 2007 President Felipe Calderón made the first visit by a Mexican president to Denmark. [4] In February 2008, Queen Margarita II returned to Mexico for a second visit. [5]
In April 2016, Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto paid a visit to Denmark. [6] In April 2017, Danish Prime Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen paid a visit to Mexico. That same year, both nations celebrated 190 years of diplomatic relations. [7]
In June 2023, both nations held a second meeting of the Bilateral Political Consultation Mechanism, which was held virtually. In the meeting, Denmark and Mexico agreed on the next signing of the Joint Strategic Action Plan Mexico-Denmark 2023-2027: a roadmap with concrete actions in the areas of political dialogue, economic relations, cooperation in health, climate change and the environment, food, agriculture, culture, science, technology and innovation, with a transversal perspective based on sustainable development. [8]
High-level visits from Denmark to Mexico [2] [3]
High-level visits from Mexico to Denmark [3] [9]
Both nations have signed several bilateral agreements such as an Agreement for the Mutual Protection of the Works of their Authors, Composers and Artists (1954); Agreement for Economic Cooperation (1980); Agreement for Scientific and Technical Cooperation (1982); Agreement to Avoid Double Taxation and Prevent Tax Evasion in the Matter of Income and Property Taxes (1997); and an Agreement for the Promotion and Reciprocal Protection of Investments (2000). [10]
There are direct flights between Cancún International Airport and Copenhagen Airport with TUI Airways.
In 1997, Mexico signed a Free Trade Agreement with the European Union (which includes Denmark). Since then, trade between the two nations have increased dramatically. In 2023, two-way trade between both nations amounted to US$1.3 billion. [11] Denmark's main exports to Mexico include: medicines, medical and surgical instruments, machinery, plastic, iron and steel products, parts and accessories of motor vehicles, food based products, and dairy based products. Mexico's main exports to Denmark include: data processing machines, telephones and mobile phones, electrical equipment, tubes and pipes of iron or steel, chemical based products, glass, alcohol, fruits and nuts, and fish. [11]
Danish multinational companies such as Danfoss, Danisco, Grundfos, FLSmidth, Lego, Maersk, and Novo Nordisk (among others) operate in Mexico. [3] Mexican multinational company Cemex operates in Denmark. [12]
The nations of Canada and Mexico established formal diplomatic relations in 1944. Initially, ties between the two nations were dormant, but since the 1990s relations between Canada and Mexico have positively developed as both countries brokered NAFTA.
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 Argentina and Mexico established diplomatic relations in 1888. Both nations are members of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States, G-20 major economies, Latin American Integration Association, Organization of American States, Organization of Ibero-American States and the United Nations.
The nations of Brazil and Mexico established diplomatic relations in 1825. Together, Brazil and Mexico account as the most populous nations in Latin America and both nations have the largest global emerging economies and are considered to be regional powers. Both countries are members of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States, G-20 major economies, Latin American Integration Association, Organization of American States, Organization of Ibero-American States 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 Israel and Mexico established diplomatic relations in 1952. Both nations are members of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, the United Nations and the World Trade Organization.
Brazil–Denmark relations are the diplomatic relations between the Federative Republic of Brazil and the Kingdom of Denmark. Both nations are members of the United Nations.
The nations of Mexico and Sweden established diplomatic relations in 1885. Both members of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development and the United Nations.
The nations of Mexico and Portugal established diplomatic relations in 1864. Both nations are members of the Organization of Ibero-American States, Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development and the United Nations.
Belize and Mexico are neighboring nations. They established official diplomatic relations in 1981 after Belize obtained its independence. However, diplomatic relations between Mexico and British administered British Honduras existed as early as 1893. Relations between both nations are based on proximity, trade and cultural connections between the Maya peoples of Belize and southern Mexico.
Mexico–Norway relations are the diplomatic relations between Mexico and Norway. Both nations are members of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development and the United Nations.
Mexico–Netherlands relations are the diplomatic relations between Mexico and the Netherlands. Both nations are members of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development and the United Nations.
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 Mexico and Switzerland established diplomatic relations in 1945, however, both nations had established official contact in 1827. Both nations are members of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development and the United Nations.
The nations of Mexico and Panama established diplomatic relations in 1904. Both nations are mutual members of the Association of Caribbean States, Community of Latin American and Caribbean States, Latin American Integration Association, Organization of Ibero-American States and the Organization of American States.
The nations of Mexico and the United Arab Emirates established diplomatic relations in 1975. Both nations are members of 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.
Kuwait–Mexico relations are the diplomatic relations between Kuwait and Mexico. 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.
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.
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