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The nations of Mexico and Ukraine established diplomatic relations in 1992. Both nations are members of the United Nations and the World Trade Organization.
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The nations of Mexico and Ukraine established diplomatic relations in 1992. Both nations are members of the United Nations and the World Trade Organization.
The first Ukrainians to arrive to Mexico came primarily from the then Austro-Hungarian Empire and settled in the Mexican State of Campeche. [1] On 25 December 1991, Mexico recognized Ukraine as an independent nation after the dissolution of the Soviet Union. [2] On 12 January 1992, Mexico officially established diplomatic relations with Ukraine. [2]
In 1997, Ukrainian president Leonid Kuchma paid an official visit to Mexico, which helped increase bilateral relations between the two nations. In January 1999, Ukraine opened its embassy in Mexico City while Mexico opened an honorary consulate in Kyiv in 2000 while maintaining official relations with Ukraine from its embassy in Warsaw, Poland. [2] In June 2005, Mexican president Vicente Fox paid an official state visit to the country and attended the opening of the Mexican embassy in Kyiv along with Ukrainian President Viktor Yushchenko. [3] In February 2008, the Congress of Mexico recognized that The Holodomor was an act of genocide and criminal act committed against the Ukrainian people by the Soviet Union. [4]
In 2014, during the annexation of Crimea by the Russian Federation, Mexico called for both sides seek dialogue and a peaceful resolution to the matter. The Mexican government also supported the request of the United Nations for the international community to "respect the unity and territorial integrity of Ukraine" and Mexico voted in favor of UN Resolution 68/262 recognizing Crimea as part of Ukraine. [5]
During the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine, Mexico condemned Russia's action and requested the respect for Ukraine's territorial integrity. Mexico also condemned Russia's action at the United Nations Security Council as a non-permanent member. [6] As a result of the war, thousands of Ukrainians fled to Mexico and most traveled to the U.S. border where they waited to seek asylum and enter the United States. [7] A few Ukrainians have decided to remain in Mexico. [8]
In April 2023, Ukrainian President, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, spoke via-video conference to the Mexican Congress asking for their support in the war against Russia and asked for Mexico's continued support at the United Nations against the invasion. In addition, President Zelenskyy proposed that Mexico and Latin America organize a special summit to demonstrate their unity and global principles so that the countries of the region may appeal for an end to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. [9]
In December 2023, both nations held their 7th Meeting of the Political Consultation Mechanism where they discussed agreeing to strengthen technical and scientific cooperation to exchange best practices and experiences as well as to specify projects in cultural matters and educational exchanges. [10]
High-level visits from Mexico to Ukraine [3]
High-level visits from Ukraine to Mexico [11]
Both nations have signed several bilateral agreements, such as an Agreement of Mutual Interests (1997); Agreement on the elimination of Visa Requirements for Diplomatic Passport holders (1997); Agreement on Scientific, Technical and Technological Cooperation (1997); Agreement on Educational and Cultural Cooperation (1997); Agreement on Trade and Economic Cooperation (2003); Agreement of Cooperation between the National Aerospace University – Kharkiv Aviation Institute of Ukraine and the Instituto Politécnico Nacional of Mexico (2005); Agreement to Avoid Double Taxation and Prevent Fiscal Evasion with respect to Taxes on Income and on Wealth and its Protocol (2012); and an Agreement of Cooperation between the Agencia Espacial Mexicana and the State Space Agency of Ukraine (2017). [12] [13]
In 2023, two-way trade between both nations amounted to US$125.3 million. [14] Mexico's main exports to Ukraine include: cigars, automobiles, three-wheel motorcycles, electrical circuits and machinery, nuclear reactors, instant coffee, tequila and beer. Ukraine's main exports to Mexico include: steel machinery, automobile parts, wheat and flour. [14] Mexican multinational companies such as Grupo Bimbo, Gruma, Orbia and Sigma Alimentos operate in Ukraine. [15]
Ukraine has formal relations with many nations and in recent decades has been establishing diplomatic relations with an expanding circle of nations. The foreign relations of Ukraine are guided by a number of key priorities outlined in the foreign policy of Ukraine.
Greece and Ukraine have deep ties due to Orthodox Christianity and enjoy strong diplomatic relations, due to Greece’s active diplomatic support for Ukraine over the Annexation of Crimea by the Russian Federation. Greece is also one of the main supporters of Ukraine’s entry into the European Union and NATO. Greece recognized Ukraine on December 31, 1991. Both countries established diplomatic relations in 1992. Greece opened an embassy in Kyiv in 1993, general-consulates were set up in Mariupol and Odesa. Ukraine has opened an embassy in Athens and since April 2004 a general-consulate in Thessaloniki. Both countries are full members of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe and of the Organization of the Black Sea Economic Cooperation. There is a large Greek community living in Ukraine. Ukraine was first settled by the Greeks as early as 500 B.C. The Ukrainian city of Odesa was founded by ancient Greek colonists, being also the place where the Filiki Eteria secret organization was founded. Greece is a member of the European Union, which Ukraine applied for in 2022.
The nations Mexico and Russia initially established diplomatic relations in 1890. In 1924, Mexico recognized and established diplomatic relations with the Soviet Union. In 1930, Mexico broke diplomatic relations with the USSR and granted asylum to Leon Trotsky. In 1943, Mexico and the USSR re-established diplomatic relations. After the dissolution of the union, Mexico once again established diplomatic relations with the current Russian Federation in 1992.
The nations of Mexico and Romania first established contact in 1880, however, diplomatic relations between both nations were officially established in 1935. Relations were severed during World War II and re-established in 1973 and have continued unabated since.
Diplomatic relations between the Argentine Republic and Ukraine have existed for decades. The importance of relations centers on the history of Ukrainian migration to Argentina. Ukrainians in Argentina form the second largest Ukrainian community in Latin America numbering approximately 250,000 Ukrainians and their descendants.
The nations of Chile and Mexico established diplomatic relations in 1831, however, relations were severed in 1974 in the aftermath of the 1973 Chilean coup d'état. Diplomatic relations were re-established in 1990 and have continued unabated since.
The nations of Mexico and Uruguay established diplomatic relations in 1831. Both nations are 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 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.
Mexico–India relations, also called Mexican-Indian relations or Indo-Mexican relations, are the diplomatic relations between India and Mexico. Both nations are members of the G-20 major economies and the United Nations.
Relations between Spain and Ukraine were established in January 1992, some time after the Ukrainian independence. Spain is a member of the European Union, which Ukraine applied for in 2022. Both nations are members of the Council of Europe.
Saudi Arabia–Ukraine relations are foreign relations between Saudi Arabia and Ukraine. Saudi Arabia recognized Ukraine’s independence in 1992. Diplomatic relations between both countries were established in April 1993. Saudi Arabia has an embassy in Kyiv. Ukraine has an embassy in Riyadh and an honorary consulate in Jeddah.
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.
Brazil and Ukraine are strategic partners and cooperate in trade, space technology, education, energy, healthcare, and defense. Brazil recognized Ukraine's independence on December 26, 1991, and bilateral relations were established on February 11, 1992. The development of a joint space industry had strengthened the bilateral ties between the two countries. Ukraine considers Brazil its key trade partner in Latin America and has been a vocal supporter of the Brazilian bid for a permanent seat at the United Nations Security Council.
The bilateral relations of the Philippines and Ukraine began with a formal agreement in 1992. Neither country has a resident ambassador. Ukraine has a non-resident ambassador in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The Philippines is represented by its embassy in Warsaw, Poland.
Mexican-Moroccan relations are the diplomatic relations between the United Mexican States and the Kingdom of Morocco. Both nations are members of the Group of 24 and the United Nations.
The nations of Mexico and Portugal established diplomatic relations in 1864. Both nations are members of the Organization of Ibero-American States, Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development and the United Nations.
The nations of Mexico and Panama established diplomatic relations in 1904. Both nations are mutual members of the Association of Caribbean States, Community of Latin American and Caribbean States, Latin American Integration Association, Organization of Ibero-American States and the Organization of American States.
Relations between Ukraine and Venezuela were established on 9 January 1992 with the recognition of Ukraine's independence by Venezuela. Both countries have no embassies in the respective other country.
Peru–Ukraine relations are the bilateral relations between Peru and Ukraine. Peru has an embassy in Warsaw accredited to Ukraine, having closed its embassy in Kyiv in 2006. Ukraine has an embassy in Lima. Both countries are members of the United Nations.
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