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Mexico and Namibia established diplomatic relations in 1990. [1] Both nations are members of the United Nations.
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Mexico and Namibia established diplomatic relations in 1990. [1] Both nations are members of the United Nations.
During the South African Border War, Namibia (at the time known as South West Africa) was fighting for its independence against South Africa which had occupied the country in 1915 from Germany. In 1972, Mexico joined as a member the United Nations Special Council for South West Africa and as a member, Mexico advocated for South African troops withdraw from Namibia; supported Namibia's Independence from South Africa and officially recognized the South West Africa People's Organisation (SWAPO). [2]
From 1980 to 1981, Mexico was non-permanent member in the United Nations Security Council. While on the council, Mexico voted in favor of United Nations Security Council Resolution 475 condemning the continuing attacks on Angola by South Africa through occupied South West Africa. In 1985, during a UN meeting for Namibia in Vienna, Mexico called for full-sanctions against the South African government. [2]
In March 1990, Mexican Foreign Undersecretary Andrés Rozental Gutman traveled to Windhoek to attend the ceremony of Namibian Declaration of Independence which was delivered by Namibian President Sam Nujoma. Foreign Undersecretary Rozental conveyed a message to President Nujoma from Mexican President Carlos Salinas de Gortari, reiterating Mexico's desire to enter into diplomatic relations with the new Namibian government as soon as possible. [3]
On 17 April 1990, Mexico and Namibia established diplomatic relations. [1] In 1993, Mexico opened a resident embassy in Windhoek which it shared with Venezuela. In 2002, Mexico closed its embassy due to budget constraints. [1]
In December 2010, Namibian Speaker of the National Assembly Theo-Ben Gurirab and Minister of Environment and Tourism Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah attended the 2010 United Nations Climate Change Conference held in Cancún, Mexico. [4] In December 2017, Namibian Chairperson of the National Council Margaret Mensah-Williams paid an official visit to Mexico. [5] During her visit, Ms. Mensah-Williams visited the Senate of Mexico and spoke to the chamber. In her message to the plenary session of the Senate, Ms. Mensah-Williams said that Namibia is against the construction of walls. She also invited Mexican companies to invest in Namibia in areas such as tourism and agriculture. [5]
In 2024, both nations celebrated 34 years of diplomatic relations. [6]
High-level visits from Mexico to Namibia [3]
High-level visits from Namibia to Mexico [4] [1]
Since the establishment of diplomatic relations between both nations, the Mexican Secretariat of Foreign Affairs offers scholarships each year to students from Namibia, for specialty studies, masters, doctorates, postdoctoral stays and research at the master's level and doctorate. [7]
In 2023, trade between Mexico and Namibia totaled US$55 million. [8] Mexico's main exports to Namibia include: chemical based products, tubes and pipes of iron or steel, tractors, yeasts, fish, machinery, and medical instruments. Namibia's main exports to Mexico include: electronic integrated circuits, parts and accessories for machines, data processing machines, diamonds, and fish. [8]
Cuba–Namibia relations are the bilateral relations between Cuba and Namibia. Both nations are members of the Group of 77, Non-Aligned Movement and the United Nations.
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 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.
Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah is a Namibian politician who is Namibia's third and current vice president since February 2024. She previously served as the deputy prime minister of Namibia from 2015 to 2024. Currently the SWAPO vice president, and has retained her position and is set to become the party's first female presidential candidate in November 2024. She has also served as Namibia's Minister of International Relations and Cooperation since December 2012. From March 2010 to December 2012, she was Minister of Environment and Tourism. Nandi-Ndaitwah is a member of SWAPO, Namibia's ruling party, and a long-time member of the National Assembly. In 2017, Nandi-Ndaitwah was elected vice-president of the Swapo Party at the party's 6th Congress. She is the first woman to serve in that position.
The Cabinet of Namibia is an appointed body that was established by Chapter 6 of the Constitution of Namibia. It is mandated to include the following positions: the President of Namibia, the Prime Minister of Namibia and any positions that the President so appoints.
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 Lebanon and Mexico established diplomatic relations in 1945. Both nations enjoy friendly relations, the importance of which centers on the history of Lebanese immigration to Mexico. Both nations are members of the Group of 24 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 the Ivory Coast and Mexico established diplomatic relations in 1975. Both nations are members of the Group of 24 and the United Nations.
Mexico and Senegal established diplomatic relations in 1962. Both nations are members of the Group of 15 and 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 Ghana and Mexico established diplomatic relations in 1961. Both nations are members of the United Nations.
The nations of Mexico and Zimbabwe established diplomatic relations in 1985. Both nations are members of the Group of 15 and the United Nations.
The nations of Mexico and Syria established diplomatic relations in 1950. Both nations are founding members of the United Nations.
Brazil and Namibia established diplomatic relations in 1990. Both nations are members of the Group of 77 and the United Nations.
Namibia–Peru relations refers to the current and historical relations between Namibia and Peru. Both countries are members of the Non-Aligned Movement.
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