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The nations of Mexico and New Zealand established diplomatic relations in 1973. [1] 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 earliest contact between Mexico and New Zealand may have occurred in the 16th or 17th century when Spanish ships carrying both Spanish and Mexican crew members between Acapulco, Mexico and Manila, Philippines sailed close to and may have shipwrecked in New Zealand. [2]
Initially, relations between both nations were conducted via-London as New Zealand was part of the British Empire. During World War II both nations fought together in the Pacific War.
Diplomatic relations were officially established between both nations on 19 July 1973. [1] In 1980, New Zealand Prime Minister Robert Muldoon became the first New Zealand head-of-government to visit Mexico. [3]
In 1983, New Zealand opened an embassy in Mexico City. For its part, Mexico at first conducted diplomatic relations with New Zealand from its embassy in Canberra, Australia and operated honorary consulates in Auckland and Wellington. On 30 December 1991, Mexico opened an embassy in Wellington, which was attended by Mexican Foreign Undersecretary Andrés Rozental Gutman. [1] In 1999, President Ernesto Zedillo became the first Mexican head-of-state to visit New Zealand. [1]
In March 2013, New Zealand Prime Minister John Key traveled to Mexico and met with President Enrique Peña Nieto. [4]
In November 2014, Mexican Foreign Secretary José Antonio Meade paid a visit to New Zealand and held a meeting with Foreign Minister Murray McCully. [5] In 2017, New Zealand Trade Minister Todd McClay paid a visit to Mexico to meet with his counterpart, Ildefonso Guajardo Villarreal, regarding the Trans-Pacific Partnership. [5] In August 2018, a Mexican Senatorial delegation visited New Zealand to strengthen trade and parliamentary ties between the two nations. [6]
In 2023, both nations commemorated 50 years since the establishment of diplomatic relations. [7]
High-level visits from Mexico to New Zealand [1] [5]
High-level visits from New Zealand to Mexico [3] [5]
Both nations have signed numerous bilateral agreements such as an Agreement on Scientific and Technological Cooperation (1984); Agreement for Banks to Share Information (1992); Trade and investment agreement (1994); Air service Agreement (1999); Agreement to Avoid Double Taxation and Prevent Tax Evasion in the Matter of Income Taxes (2006); Agreement on a Working holiday visa (2007); Agreement on Agricultural and Forestry Cooperation (2008); and an Agreement of Cooperation in the field of Renewable Energy (2010). [5] [8] [9]
In 2012, New Zealand was granted observer status for the Pacific Alliance, a regional group that includes Chile, Colombia, Mexico and Peru. [10] In 2018, both nations became signatories of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership which grants both nations free trade with each other and other members of the Trans-Pacific Partnership.
In 2023, two-way trade between both nations amounted to US$717 million. [11] Mexico's main exports to New Zealand include: motor vehicles for the transports of people and goods, telephones including mobile phones, data processing machines, tubes and pipes of iron or steel, chemical based products, milk and cream, fruits and vegetables, and alcohol. New Zealand's main exports to Mexico include: dairy based products such as butter, cheese, cream, and casein; meat, vegetable oil, agricultural machinery, transistors and similar semiconductors, flat-rolled products of iron or non-alloy, and wine. [11]
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 Australia and Mexico established diplomatic relations in 1966. Both nations are members of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation, Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership, G20, MIKTA, Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development and the World Trade Organization.
The nations of Finland and Mexico established diplomatic relations in 1936. Both nations are members of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development and the United Nations.
The nations of Israel and Mexico established diplomatic relations in 1952. Both nations are members of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, the United Nations and the World Trade Organization.
Hungary–Mexico relations are the foreign relations between Hungary and Mexico. Relations date back to the short reign of the Emperor Maximilian I of Mexico from 1864 to 1867. Diplomatic relations with Austria-Hungary were established in 1901, but were suspended between 1941 and 1974. They were re-established on 14 May 1974. Both nations are members of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development 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 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.
The nations of Japan and Mexico first established formal diplomatic relations in 1888 with the signing of the Treaty of Amity, Commerce, and Navigation between both nations. This agreement was Japan's first "equal" treaty with any country; which overshadows Tokugawa Ieyasu's pre-Edo period initiatives which sought to establish official relations with New Spain in Mexico.
Mexico–United Arab Emirates relations are the diplomatic relations between Mexico and the United Arab Emirates. Both nations are members of the United Nations.
The nations of Mexico and Thailand 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 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 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.
Chile–New Zealand relations are the diplomatic relations between the Republic of Chile and New Zealand. Both nations are mutual members of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation, Cairns Group, OECD and the United Nations.
New Zealand–Spain relations are the bilateral relations between New Zealand and Spain. Both nations are members of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development and the United Nations.
New Zealand–Poland relations are the bilateral relations between New Zealand and Poland. Both nations are members of the Australia Group, and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
New Zealand–Vietnam relations refers to the relations between New Zealand and Vietnam. New Zealand has an embassy in Hanoi and a consulate-general in Ho Chi Minh City. Vietnam has an embassy in Wellington.
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.
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.
New Zealand–Peru relations refers to the diplomatic relations between New Zealand and Peru. Both nations are members of Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation, Cairns Group and the United Nations.
Luxembourg–Mexico relations are the diplomatic relations between the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg and the United Mexican States. Both nations are members of the OECD and the United Nations.
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