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The nations of Estonia and Mexico initially established diplomatic relations in 1937, however, relations were broken after the annexation of Estonia by the USSR in 1944. Diplomatic relations were re-established in 1991. [1] Both nations are members of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development and the United Nations.
Estonia and Mexico established diplomatic relations on 28 January 1937 in New York City. [1] On 3 January 1938, a Friendship Agreement between the two nations took effect. In 1941, during World War II, Estonia was occupied by both Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union. After the war, Estonia was annexed by the Soviet Union in September 1944. Mexico was one of the few countries that did not recognize the Soviet annexation of Estonia. [1]
In August 1991, Estonia obtained its independence after the Dissolution of the Soviet Union. Mexico soon recognized the independence of Estonia on 5 September 1991 and re-established diplomatic relations with the country on 5 December 1991. [1] Since then, Mexico has been accredited to Estonia from its embassy in Helsinki, Finland and Estonia has been accredited to Mexico from its embassy in Washington, D.C., United States.
In October 1995, Estonian President Lennart Meri paid a visit to Mexico and met with President Ernesto Zedillo. [2] [3] In May 2004, Estonian Prime Minister Juhan Parts attended the Latin America, the Caribbean and the European Union Summit held in Guadalajara. [4] In September 2005, Mexican Foreign Undersecretary Lourdes Aranda traveled to Estonia. [5]
In October 2012, Estonian Foreign Minister Urmas Paet paid a visit to Mexico and met with his counterpart Patricia Espinosa. [6] Foreign Minister Paet would return again to Mexico in May 2013 and meet with Foreign Secretary José Antonio Meade. [7]
In 2018, Mexican graffiti artists donated 30 murals for Estonia's centenary. [8]
In October 2021, the Director General for Europe, Bernardo Aguilar Calvo, paid a visit to Tallinn and led the Mexican delegation at the VI meeting of the Mechanism for Political Consultations between Mexico and Estonia. Within the framework of this meeting, both countries reviewed the progress in the bilateral relationship and exchanged points of view on regional issues. [9]
High-level visits from Estonia to Mexico [3] [4] [6] [7] [10]
High-level visits from Mexico to Estonia [5] [11] [9]
Both nations have signed a few bilateral agreements such as a Friendship Agreement (1938); Agreement on Technical Cooperation (1995); Agreement on Educational, Cultural and Sports Cooperation (2005) and an Agreement to Avoid Double Taxation and Prevent Tax Evasion in Relation to Income Taxes and its Protocol (2012). [1] [12]
In 1997, Mexico signed a Free Trade Agreement with the European Union (which includes Estonia). In 2023, trade between Estonia and Mexico totaled US$93 million. [13] Estonia's main exports to Mexico include: telephones and mobile phones, machinery and electrical equipment, parts and accessories of motor vehicles, chemical based products, plastic, peat, articles of iron or steel, and yeasts. Mexico's main exports to Estonia include: instruments and apparatus for measuring or detecting radiation alpha, beta, gamma, x-ray, cosmic or other ionizing radiations; electronic integrated circuits, tools, trailers and semi-trailers, leather and hides, alcohol, fruits and vegetables and food based products, and natural stones. [13] Estonian companies such as Bolt and X-Road operate in Mexico. [14] [15]
The Hellenic Republic recognised the Republic of Estonia on May 19, 1922. Greece never recognised the Soviet annexation of Estonia. Both countries re-established diplomatic relations on October 2, 1991. In April 1997, Estonia has established an embassy in Athens. The Greek embassy in Tallinn opened in January 2005. Estonia has also 4 honorary consulates in Patras, Piraeus, Agios Nikolaos and Thessaloniki. Both countries are full members of the Council of Europe, the European Union and NATO.
Estonia–India relations are the bilateral relations between Estonia and India. India first recognised Estonia on 22 September 1921 when the former had just acquired membership in the League of Nations. India re-recognised Estonia on 9 September 1991 and diplomatic relations were established on 2 December of the same year in Helsinki. Estonia is represented in India by its embassy in New Delhi. India has an embassy in Tallinn.
The nations of the Czech Republic and Mexico established diplomatic relations 1993. Relations between both nations existed beginning in 1922 when the Czech Republic was part of Czechoslovakia until its separation from the union in 1992.
The nations of Mexico and Slovenia established diplomatic relations in 1992. Both nations are members of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development and the United Nations.
The nations of Malaysia and Mexico established diplomatic relations in 1974. Both nations are members of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation, Forum of East Asia–Latin America Cooperation and the United Nations.
The nations of Bangladesh and Mexico established diplomatic relations in 1975. Both nations are members of the United Nations and the World Trade Organization.
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 Pakistan established diplomatic relations in 1955. Both nations are members of the United Nations and the World Trade Organization.
The nations of Azerbaijan and Mexico established diplomatic relations in 1992. Both nations are members of 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.
Mexico–Senegal relations are the diplomatic relations between the United Mexican States and the Republic of Senegal. Both nations are members of the Group of 15 and the United Nations.
Mexico–Tanzania relations are the diplomatic relations between the United Mexican States and the United Republic of Tanzania. Both nations are members of the United Nations.
The nations of Mexico and Slovakia established diplomatic relations in 1993. Relations between both nations existed beginning in 1922 when Slovakia was part of Czechoslovakia until its separation from the union in 1992.
The nations of Belarus and Mexico established diplomatic relations in 1992. Both nations are members of the United Nations.
The nations of Lithuania and Mexico initially established diplomatic relations in 1938, however, diplomatic relations were interrupted with Lithuania's annexation by the Soviet Union. In 1991, both nations re-established diplomatic relations.
Mexico–Uganda relations are the diplomatic relations between the United Mexican States and the Republic of Uganda. Both nations are members of the United Nations.
The nations of Mexico and Sri Lanka established diplomatic relations in 1960. Both nations are members of the United Nations.
Cyprus–Mexico relations are the diplomatic relations between the Republic of Cyprus and the United Mexican States. Neither country has a resident ambassador. Both nations are members of the United Nations.
Latvia–Mexico relations are the diplomatic relations between Latvia and Mexico. Both nations are members of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development and the United Nations.
The nations of Mexico and Oman established diplomatic relations in 1975. Both nations are members of the United Nations.
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