Georgia–Mexico relations

Georgia–Mexico relations

Georgia	Mexico

The nations of Georgia and Mexico established diplomatic relations in 1992. ^[1] Both nations are members of the United Nations and the World Trade Organization.

History

Diplomatic relations between Georgia and Mexico were established on 8 June 1992 soon after the dissolution of the Soviet Union. ^[1] Soon after independence, both nations accredited ambassadors to each other via-third nations. Since the establishment of diplomatic relations, official relations between both nations have been limited.

In 2008, during the Russo-Georgian War; Mexico remained neutral and asked for both sides to seek peace. ^[2] Mexico has not recognized the independence of Abkhazia nor South Ossetia. ^[3] In September 2010, Georgian Prime Minister Nika Gilauri attended the bicentennial of Mexican Independence. ^[2] Later that year in December 2010, Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili attended the UN Conference on Climate Change (COP16) held in Cancún and where he met with President Felipe Calderón. ^{[2] [4]}

In August 2011, Georgian Foreign Minister Grigol Vashadze paid a visit to Mexico and announced the opening of a Georgian embassy in the country. The embassy was opened later that year in Mexico City. ^[4] In July 2016, a Mexican Delegation of the Foreign Relations Committee, led by Senator Gabriela Cuevas Barron, paid a visit to Georgia. ^[5]

In 2022, both nations celebrated 30 years of diplomatic relations. ^[6]

High-level visits

High-level visits from Georgia to Mexico ^[2]

• Prime Minister Nika Gilauri (2010)
• President Mikheil Saakashvili (2010)
• Foreign Minister Grigol Vashadze (2011)

High-level visits from Mexico to Georgia ^[5]

• Senator Gabriela Cuevas Barron (2016)

Bilateral agreement

Both nations have agreed on a Memorandum of Understanding for the Establishment of Political Consultations on Issues of Mutual Interests, and an Agreement in Educational and Cultural Cooperation (2022). ^{[7] [8]}

Trade

In 2023, two-way trade between both nations amounted to US$15.7 million. ^[9] Georgia's main exports to Mexico include: chemical based products, electronic integrated circuits, electronic wires and cables, clothing, nuts, and parts and accessories for motor vehicles. Mexico's main exports to Georgia include: alcohol, motor vehicles, tubes and pipes from iron or steel, mechanical appliances, dried vegetables, and fish. ^[9]

Embassy of Georgia in Mexico City

Resident diplomatic missions

• Georgia has an embassy in Mexico City. ^[10]
• Mexico is accredited to Georgia from its embassy in Ankara, Turkey and maintains an honorary consulate in Tbilisi. ^{[11] [12]}

See also

• Foreign relations of Georgia
• Foreign relations of Mexico

References

1. Relaciones Bilaterales México-Georgia - pages 5-6 (in Spanish)
2. Fortalecimiento y diversificación de las relaciones de México con los países de Europa: Georgia - pages 155-157 (in Spanish)
3. Postura de México con Respecto a la Situación en Abjasia y Osetia del Sur (in Spanish)
4. Quinto Informes de Labores (in Spanish)
5. Senadora Gabriela Cuevas Barron en Georgia (in Spanish)
6. Celebran México y Georgia 30 Años de Relaciones Diplomáticas con Acuerdo de Colaboración (in Spanish)
7. México y Georgia firman acuerdo para impulsar la educación y la cultura en ambos países (in Spanish)
8. Bilateral agreements between and Mexico and Georgia (in Spanish)
9. Data México: Georgia
10. Embassy of Georgia in Mexico City
11. Embassy of Mexico in Turkey
12. List of Honorary Consulates of Mexico in Europe (in Spanish)