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The nations of Mexico and Uganda established diplomatic relations in 1976. [1] Both nations are members of the United Nations.
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The nations of Mexico and Uganda established diplomatic relations in 1976. [1] Both nations are members of the United Nations.
On 20 February 1976, Mexico and Uganda formally established diplomatic relations, fourteen years after Uganda obtained its Independence from the United Kingdom. [1] Mexico soon accredited its embassy in Nairobi, Kenya to Uganda. Since the establishment of diplomatic relations; relations between both nations have been almost non-existent and have taken place in mainly international forums such as at the United Nations. In 2001, Mexico opened an honorary consulate in Kampala. [1]
In May 2010, Mexican Foreign Undersecretary, Lourdes Aranda Bezaury, paid a visit to Uganda, along with the Mexican ambassador resident in Kenya, Luis Javier Campuzano. [1] While in Uganda, they met with Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni where he expressed his interest for the President of Mexico to attend the 15th African Union Summit being held in Kampala in July 2010.
In July 2010, Mexican President Felipe Calderón attended the 15th African Union Summit in Kampala where he attended as a guest of honor. [2] During the meeting between President Calderón and President Museveni, both leaders exchanged views on the effects of the international economic crisis, as well as the global challenge posed by climate change. Both leaders also agreed on the need to strengthen cooperation between the two countries in areas of mutual interest, such as trade, agro-industry, the energy sector and the fight against poverty; as well as promoting scientific, cultural and educational exchange. [2]
In November 2010, Ugandan Minister for Water and Environment Maria Mutagamba attended the 2010 United Nations Climate Change Conference being held in Cancún, Mexico on behalf of Uganda. [3] In 2013, Mexican Foreign Undersecretary Lourdes Aranda Bezaury and the Mexican ambassador resident in Kenya, Luis Javier Campuzano, returned to Uganda to promote the candidacy of Dr. Herminio Blanco Mendoza to the post of Director-General of the World Trade Organization. [4]
In 2019, several hundred African migrants entered Mexico en route to the Mexico–United States border. Many of the migrants originated from Uganda and were attempting to seek asylum in the United States and escaping civil unrest and human rights abuses in Uganda. [5]
In 2024, both nations celebrated 48 years of diplomatic relations. [6]
High-level visits from Mexico to Uganda [1] [2] [4]
High-level visits from Uganda to Mexico [7] [3] [1]
Both nations have signed a Memorandum of Understanding for the Establishment of a Consultative Mechanism on Mutual Interest (2010). [1]
In 2023, trade between Mexico and Uganda totaled US$18.5 million. [8] Mexico's main exports to Uganda include: valves and similar materiales for pipes, machinery and mechanical appliances, chemical based products, parts and accessories of motor vehicles, yeast, malt extract, seeds, fruits and spores for sewing. Uganda's main exports to Mexico include: mineral materiales, coffee, tea, machines and apparatus, calculating machines and pocket recorders, chemical based products, rubber, clothing, and wood. [8]
Uganda has formal diplomatic relations with many countries, some accredited. Since the colonial era and after independence Uganda has grown to be one of the most important African countries. Uganda has diplomatic relations with many countries throughout Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe and Oceania. Uganda is a member of the United Nations and the Commonwealth of Nations since 1962.
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 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.
The nations of Bangladesh and Mexico established diplomatic relations in 1975. Both nations are members of the 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 Kenya and Mexico established diplomatic relations in 1977. Both nations are members of the Group of 15, Group of 24 and 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 Pakistan established diplomatic relations in 1955. Both nations are members of the United Nations and the World Trade Organization.
The nations of Azerbaijan and Mexico established diplomatic relations in 1992. 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 Tanzania established diplomatic relations in 1973. Both nations are members of the United Nations.
The nations of Estonia and Mexico initially established diplomatic relations in 1937, however, relations were broken after the annexation of Estonia by the USSR in 1944. Diplomatic relations were re-established in 1991. Both nations are members of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development and the United Nations.
Kenya–Poland relations are the diplomatic relations between Kenya and Poland. Both nations are members of the United Nations and the World Trade Organization.
The nations of Lithuania and Mexico initially established diplomatic relations in 1938, however, diplomatic relations were interrupted with Lithuania's annexation by the Soviet Union. In 1991, both nations re-established diplomatic relations.
The nations of Mexico and Sri Lanka established diplomatic relations in 1960. Both nations are members of the United Nations.
The nations of Mexico and Syria established diplomatic relations in 1950. Both nations are founding members of the United Nations.
The nations of Latvia and Mexico established diplomatic relations in 1991. Both nations are members of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development and the United Nations.
The nations of Mexico and Oman established diplomatic relations in 1975. Both nations are members of the United Nations.
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