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The nations of Jamaica and Mexico established diplomatic relations in 1966. [1] 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.
Jamaica and Mexico are two American nations with a common history. Both nations had been under control of the Spanish Empire and Jamaica was governed from the Viceroyal of New Spain based in Mexico City. [2] In May 1655, Jamaica became under British rule until its independence in August 1962. [2] Diplomatic relations between Jamaica and Mexico were established on 18 March 1966. [1] At the time, Mexico saw Jamaica as a leader of English speaking Caribbean nations. [1]
Since the establishment of diplomatic relations, both nations have worked together in numerous international forums such as the Association of Caribbean States, Community of Latin American and Caribbean States and the Organization of American States (OAS) where in 1970s, both Jamaica and Mexico were the only nations to actively protest against the exclusion of Cuba from the OAS and called for the normalization of relations with the Cuban government. [3]
In 1974, Mexican President Luis Echeverría paid an official visit to Jamaica. In 1975, Jamaican Prime Minister Michael Manley paid a visit to Mexico. Since then, there have been several high-level visits between leaders of both nations. [1]
In September 2021, Jamaican Foreign Minister Kamina Johnson Smith traveled to Mexico to attend the VI CELAC summit. [4] In July 2023, Foreign Minister Kamina Johnson Smith and Mexican Foreign Secretary Alicia Bárcena met in Belgium where they signed the Final Act of the 10th Mexico-Jamaica Permanent Binational Commission, a framework for collaboration between the two countries aimed at strengthening trade, investment and cooperation opportunities as well as advancing diplomatic relations. [5] In March 2024, Foreign Secretary Alicia Bárcena paid a visit to Jamaica. [6]
High-level visits from Jamaica to Mexico [1] [7]
High-level visits from Mexico to Jamaica [1] [8]
Both nations have signed several bilateral agreements such as an Agreement on the Suppression of Visa Requirements for Ordinary Passport Holders (1968); Agreement on Trade (1975); Agreement on Tourism Cooperation (1990); Agreement on Cultural Cooperation (1990); Agreement of Cooperation to Combat Drug Trafficking and Drug Dependency (1990); Agreement on Scientific and Technical Cooperation (1996); Agreement on the Suppression of Visa Requirements for Diplomatic and Official Passport Holders (2007); Agreement of Air Transportation (2009) and an Agreement to Avoid Double Taxation and Prevent Fiscal Evasion in the Matter of Income Taxes and its Protocol (2016). [9] [10]
In 2023, total trade between Jamaica and Mexico amounted to US$106 million. [11] Jamaica's main exports to Mexico include: food products, paper and cardboard, electronic integrated circuits, articles and jewelry for parts, and machine tools and parts. Mexico's main exports to Jamaica include: home appliances and furniture, food products, motor cars and vehicles, and essential oils for beauty and soap products. [11] Mexican multinational companies such as Cemex and Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacífico operate in Jamaica. [12]
The nations of Greece and Mexico established diplomatic relations in 1938. Early Greek migration to Mexico contributed to the industrial agricultural development of the North-Western Pacific state of Sinaloa. Both nations are members of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development and the United Nations.
Mexico–Russia relations are the diplomatic relations between the United Mexican States and the Russian Federation. Both nations are members of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation, G-20 major economies and the United Nations. Today the two countries share extensive partnerships in areas such as space, trade and military technologies as well as telecommunications.
Israeli–Mexican relations are the diplomatic relations between Israel and Mexico. Both nations are members of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, the United Nations and the World Trade Organization.
The nations of Italy and Mexico first established formal diplomatic relations in 1874, following the unification of Italy. The two nations were twice on the opposite sides of 20th century conflicts: first in the Spanish Civil War from 1936 to 1939, and later during World War II from 1942 to 1945. Mexico re-established diplomatic relations with Italy in 1946 and relations have continued unabated since.
The nations of Mexico and Paraguay established diplomatic relations in 1831. Both countries are full members of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States, Latin American Integration Association, Organization of American States, Organization of Ibero-American States and the United Nations.
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 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.
Cuba–Uruguay relations refers to the diplomatic relations between the Republic of Cuba and the Oriental Republic of Uruguay. Both nations are members of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States, Group of 77, Organization of Ibero-American States and the United Nations.
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.
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.
Mexico–Saudi Arabia relations are the diplomatic relations between Mexico and Saudi Arabia. Both nations are mutual members of the G-20 major economies and the United Nations.
The nations of Guyana and Mexico established diplomatic relations in 1973. Both nations are members of the Association of Caribbean States, Caribbean Community, Community of Latin American and Caribbean States, Organization of American States and the United Nations.
Jordan and Mexico established diplomatic relations in 1975. Both nations are members of 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.
Kuwait–Mexico relations are the diplomatic relations between Kuwait and Mexico. Both nations are members of the United Nations.
Mexico–Trinidad and Tobago relations refers to the diplomatic relations between the United Mexican States and the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago. 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.
Mexico–Saint Lucia relations are the diplomatic relations between the United Mexican States and Saint Lucia. Both nations are members of the Association of Caribbean States, Organization of American States and the United Nations.
Diplomatic relations exist between the Commonwealth of the Bahamas and the United Mexican States. Both nations are members of the Association of Caribbean States, Organization of American States and the United Nations.
Grenada–Mexico relations are the diplomatic relations between Grenada and the United Mexican States. Both nations are members of the Association of Caribbean States, Organization of American States and the United Nations.
Dominica–Mexico relations are the diplomatic relations between the Commonwealth of Dominica and the United Mexican States. Both nations are members of the Association of Caribbean States, Organization of American States and the United Nations.
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