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The nations of Luxembourg and Mexico established diplomatic relations in 1947. [1] Both nations are members of the OECD and the United Nations.
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The nations of Luxembourg and Mexico established diplomatic relations in 1947. [1] Both nations are members of the OECD and the United Nations.
Diplomatic relations between Luxembourg and Mexico were established in 1947. [1] In 1980, Luxembourgish Prime Minister Pierre Werner paid an official visit to Mexico and met with President José López Portillo. During his visit to Mexico, both nations discussed and emphasized the energetic cooperation, especially in the iron and steel industry, and Luxembourg's participation in the Las Truchas Steel Project in the Mexican state of Michoacán. In March 1991, Foreign Minister Jacques Poos paid a visit to Mexico. In April that same year, Mexican Foreign Minister Fernando Solana paid an official visit to Luxembourg, becoming the first high-level representative of the Mexican government to visit Luxembourg. [1]
In March 1996, Grand Duke Jean of Luxembourg paid an official visit to Mexico. [1] While in Mexico, Grand Duke Jean met with President Ernesto Zedillo. [1] In December 1997, Mexico and the European Union signed an Economic Partnership, Political Coordination and Cooperation Agreement. During the negotiations, Luxembourg, as an EU member state, played a neutral role and did not put obstacles. However, the ratification of the Agreement was stopped by the Luxembourgish government during 1998 and most of 1999 due to a tax dispute. The situation was resolved with the signing of an Agreement on the Avoidance of Double Taxation in January 2000 by both nations. [1]
In April 2019, Luxembourgish Prime Minister Xavier Bettel paid an official visit to Mexico where he met with President Andrés Manuel López Obrador. [2] During the visit, both leaders agreed to deepen trade and investment exchanges between both nations. They also agreed on the importance of the modernization of the Global Agreement between Mexico and the European Union. Prime Minister Bettel also addressed the Mexican Senate and called on lawmakers to advance LGBT and women's rights in Mexico. [3]
In February 2023, Mexican Foreign Undersecretary, Carmen Moreno Toscano, paid a visit to Luxembourg and met with her counterpart Jean Olinger. The two discussed opportunities to strengthen the bilateral relationship between both nations by establishing a mechanism for political consultations. [4]
High-level visits from Luxembourg to Mexico [1]
High-level visits from Mexico to Luxembourg [1] [4]
Both nations have signed a few bilateral agreements, such as an Agreement to Eliminate Visa Requirements for Ordinary Passport Holders (1975); Agreement on Economic Cooperation (1984); Agreement on Air Transportation (1996); Agreement for the Promotion and Reciprocal Protection of Investments (1998); Avoid Double Taxation and Prevent Tax Evasion in the Matter of Income and Capital Taxes and Protocol (2001); Agreement for Cultural, Educational, Youth and Sports Cooperation (2006); and an Agreement for the Establishment of a Mechanism for Political Consultations on Matters of Mutual Interest (2023). [1] [5] [6]
In 1997, Mexico signed a Free Trade Agreement with the European Union (which includes Luxembourg). In 2023, trade between Luxembourg and Mexico totaled US$220 million. [7] Luxembourg's main exports to Mexico include: sections of iron or non-alloy steel, electronics and machinery, trailers and semi-trailer vehicles, plastic, clothing, and chemical based products. Mexico's main exports to Luxembourg include: instruments and apparatus for regulating or controlling, minerals, chemical based products, plates, tiles and ceramics, telephones and mobile phones, electronics, tin ingots, rubber, and parts and accessories for motor vehicles. [7]
In 2022, there were 98 Luxembourgish companies operating in Mexico with investments totaling US$340 million. [8] Luxembourg steel company ArcelorMittal operates in Mexico, as well as Cargolux which operates scheduled cargo-flights between both nations. Mexican multinational companies such as Alsea and Cemex operate in Luxembourg.
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.
The nations of Mexico and Turkey established diplomatic relations in 1928. Both nations are members of the G20, OECD and the United Nations.
Initial relations between Hungary and Mexico date back to the short reign of the Emperor Maximilian I of Mexico from 1864 to 1867. Diplomatic relations with the Austro-Hungarian Empire were established in 1901, and diplomatic relations continued between an independent Hungary and Mexico after the dissolution of the Austro-Hungarian Empire in 1918, however, diplomatic relations were once again suspended between 1941 and 1974. Diplomatic relations were re-established between both nations on 14 May 1974 and have continued unabated since.
The nations of Ireland and Mexico established diplomatic relations in 1974. 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, United Nations and the World Trade Organization.
The nations of Iceland and Mexico established diplomatic relations in 1964. Both nations are mutual members of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, United Nations and the World Trade Organization.
The nations of Mexico and South Africa established diplomatic relations in 1993. Bilateral relations between both nations have been characterized by a good level of political dialogue and by the mutual recognition of the leadership and involvement exercised by both countries in their respective regions.
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 and Iran and Mexico established diplomatic relations in 1964. Both nations are members of the Group of 15, Group of 24, and the United Nations.
The nations of Mexico and New Zealand established diplomatic relations in 1973. Both nations are members of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation, Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership, Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, United Nations and the World Trade Organization.
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.
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.
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.
The nations of Angola and Mexico established diplomatic relations in 1976. Both nations are members of the United Nations.
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 Vietnam 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.
The nations of Azerbaijan and Mexico established diplomatic relations in 1992. 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.
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.
The nations of Cyprus and Mexico established diplomatic relations in 1974. Both nations are members of the United Nations.
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