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The nations of Greece and Mexico established diplomatic relations in 1938. [1] Early Greek migration to Mexico contributed to the industrial agricultural development of the North-Western Pacific state of Sinaloa. [2] Both nations are members of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development and the United Nations.
The first wave of Greek migrants arrived to Mexico during the Porfiriato years of President Porfirio Díaz; settling primarily in the Pacific state of Sinaloa. During the 1920s more Greek migrants arrived and they contributed greatly to the development of industrial agricultural businesses making the state of Sinaloa the breadbasket of Mexico to this day. [2]
Diplomatic relations between Greece and Mexico were established on the 17 May 1938 immediately after the signing of the Treaty of Friendship between both nations. [1] Between 1955 and 1964 diplomatic relations were carried out between Mexico's embassy in Rome, Italy and Greece's embassy in Washington, D.C., United States; and through their respective honorary consulates. [1]
In 1963, President Adolfo López Mateos became the first Mexican head-of-state to visit Greece. In 1965 resident embassies were established in each other's capitals. In May 1986, Mexican Foreign Secretary Bernardo Sepúlveda Amor paid a visit to Greece to sign bilateral agreements between both nations. In August 1986, Greek Prime Minister Andreas Papandreou paid an official visit to Mexico, becoming the first Greek head-of-government to visit the nation. [1] In 1991, Greek Foreign Minister (and future Prime Minister) Antonis Samaras paid a visit to Mexico. There have been several additional visits by foreign ministers of both nations thus strengthening their bilateral relationship.
In August 2016, shots were fired at the Mexican Embassy in Athens which was later discovered to have been conducted by the Organization for Revolutionary Self-Defense , a Greek far-left group targeting embassies of countries it disagrees with on their attitude towards refugees, social movements, the natural environment and local communities. [3] [4]
In February 2020, a 'Mexico-Greece Friendship Group' was installed in the Mexican Chamber of Deputies; which focuses on the protection of cultural assets against climate change and the illegal trafficking of archaeological pieces. [5]
In 2023, both nations celebrated 84 years of diplomatic relations. [6]
High-level visits from Greece to Mexico [1]
High-level visits from Mexico to Greece [1]
Both nations have signed several bilateral agreements such as a Treaty of Friendship (1938); Trade Agreement (1960); Agreement on Education and Cultural Cooperation (1982); Agreement of Cooperation in Tourism (1992); Agreement on Scientific and Technical Cooperation (1999); Extradition Treaty (1999); Agreement in Scientific and Technological Cooperation (1999); Agreement on Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters (1999); Agreement on the Promotion and Protection of Investments (2000); Agreement on the Avoidance of Double-Taxation and Tax Evasion (2004) and a Memorandum of Understanding between both nations Diplomatic Institutions (2009). [7]
In 2000, Mexico signed a Free Trade Agreement with the European Union (which includes Greece). Since 2000, trade between the two countries has grown considerably. In 2023, two-way trade between both nations amounted to US$307 million. [8] Greece's main exports to Mexico include: parts and accessories for watt meters; razors and blades. Mexico's main exports to Greece include: tequila, process units, chickpea, memory units and malt beer. [8]
Both Greece and Spain are members of the European Union, NATO, the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe, the OECD, the Union for the Mediterranean, and the United Nations.
Foreign relations between Argentina and Greece have existed for about half a century. Both countries are represented by an embassy in the other one's capital. According to the Greek foreign ministry, at least 50,000 persons of Greek descent live in Argentina with about 5,000 with Greek passports. The majority of Greeks live in Buenos Aires.
Greece and Italy enjoy special and very strong bilateral diplomatic relations. Modern diplomatic relations between the two countries were established right after Italy's unification, and are today regarded as cordial. The two states cooperate in fields of energy, security, culture and tourism, and are major trading partners, both in exports and imports. Greeks and Italians often exchange the phrase "una faccia, una razza", meaning "one face, one race".
Chile-Greece relations are the bilateral relations between Chile and Greece. Both nations are members of the United Nations.
Mexico–Turkey relations are foreign relations between Mexico and Turkey. Both nations are members of the OECD and the United Nations.
Diplomatic relations between the Argentine Republic and Hungary have existed for decades. Argentina is host to one of the largest Hungarian communities outside of Hungary. There are approximately 30,000 to 40,000 Argentines of Hungarian descent. Both nations are members of the United Nations.
Finland-Mexico relations are diplomatic relations between Finland and Mexico. Both nations are members of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development and the United Nations.
Ireland–Mexico relations are the foreign relations between Ireland and Mexico. The relationship has been often associated with the Irish migration to Mexico. Both nations are members of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, and World Trade Organization.
Iran–Mexico relations are the bilateral ties between the United Mexican States and the Islamic Republic of Iran. Both nations are members of the Group of 15, Group of 24, and the United Nations.
Diplomatic relations between the Argentine Republic and the Republic of the Philippines, have existed for decades. Both nations are members of the Association of Academies of the Spanish Language, Group of 77, the G20 developing nations, and Forum of East Asia-Latin America Cooperation and the United Nations.
Greece–Nicaragua relations are foreign relations between Greece and Nicaragua. Diplomatic relations were officially established on 2 July 1965. Greece is represented in Nicaragua through its embassy in Mexico City. Nicaragua is represented in Greece through its embassy in Rome.
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.
Mexico–Portugal relations are the diplomatic relations between Mexico and Portugal. Both nations are members of the Organization of Ibero-American States, 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.
Algeria–Mexico relations are the diplomatic relations between the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria and the United Mexican States. Both Algeria and Mexico are members of the Group of 15, Group of 24 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.
Chile–Japan relations are the diplomatic relations between Chile and Japan. Both nations are members of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation, Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership, Forum of East Asia–Latin America Cooperation and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
Ecuador–Japan relations are the diplomatic relations between Ecuador and Japan. Both nations are members of the Forum of East Asia–Latin America Cooperation.
Lithuania–Mexico relations are the bilateral relations between Lithuania and Mexico. Both nations are members of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Neither country has a resident ambassador.
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.
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