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Mexico-Nigeria relations are the diplomatic relations between Mexico and Nigeria. Both nations are members of the Group of 15, Group of 24 and the United Nations.
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Mexico-Nigeria relations are the diplomatic relations between Mexico and Nigeria. Both nations are members of the Group of 15, Group of 24 and the United Nations.
Mexico and Nigeria are two regional power nations in Latin America and Africa, respectively. Both nations established diplomatic relations with each other on 14 April 1976. [1] Three months after establishing diplomatic relations, Mexico opened an embassy in Lagos, however, the embassy was closed in 1979 due to financial restraints. In 1981, Nigeria opened an embassy in Mexico City and later closed its diplomatic mission two years later in 1983. Nigeria re-opened its embassy in Mexico in 2000 and Mexico followed suit by opening an embassy in Abuja (the new capital of Nigeria since 1991) in 2008. [1]
In 1981, Nigerian President Shehu Shagari attended a summit for Heads of States in Cancun where he met with his counterpart, Mexican President José López Portillo and leaders of other nations. [2] Since 2000, bilateral relations and high level meetings between both nations have steadily increased. In March 2002, Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo paid his first visit to Mexico to attend the Monterrey Consensus held in the norther Mexican city of Monterrey. [3] In September 2002, President Vicente Fox became the first Mexican head-of-state to pay an official visit to Nigeria. [1] In September 2005, Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo paid a second visit to Mexico. [4]
In March 2013, Mexican Foreign Undersecretary Lourdes Aranda Bezaury paid a visit to Nigeria and met with President Goodluck Jonathan. [5] In 2014, Jim O'Neill, Baron O'Neill of Gatley, known for coining the term BRIC in 2001, coined the new term MINT, Mexico, Indonesia, Nigeria, and Turkey, to define those high-growth markets within the BRIC. [6] That same year, the Mexican embassy in Nigeria launched the Nigerian-Mexican Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NMCCI) to promote business between the two countries. [7] In 2016, Mexico and Nigeria celebrated 40 years of diplomatic relations. [8]
In February 2020, Mexican customs confiscated a Yoruba ancient bronze sculpture and returned it to Nigeria, [9] The sculpture was later declared to be a fake according to the curator of the Royal Museum for Central Africa in Tervuren, Belgium. [10]
High-level visits from Mexico to Nigeria
High-level visits from Nigeria to Mexico
Both nations have signed several bilateral agreements such as an Agreement for Educative and Cultural Cooperation (1999); Agreement to Establish Consultations on Mutual Interests (2012); Memorandum of Understanding between ProMéxico and the Council for the Promotion of Exports of Nigeria (2015); Memorandum of Understanding between Bancomext and the Nigerian Bank for Exports and Imports (2015); and a Memorandum of Understanding between the National Universities Commission of Nigeria and the National Association of Universities and Institutions of Higher Education of Mexico (2016). [1]
In 2018, trade between the two nations totaled US$183 million. [11] Mexico's main exports to Nigeria include: building materials, tequila, cement, machinery and electronics. Nigeria's main exports to Mexico include: natural gas and sesame seeds. [1] Nigeria is Mexico's 55th biggest trading partner globally and second biggest trading partner in Africa (after South Africa). Mexican multinational companies such as Cemex and Grupo Bimbo operate in Nigeria.
In January 2020, the Nigerian mobile payment startup Paga announced the launch of its operations in Mexico and Latin America. [12] In March 2020, both countries' oil assets were downgraded in the S&P Global ratings. [13] In September 2020, Shell announced its intention to focus its oil activities on Nigeria and Mexico (and the Northern Sea) to cut costs. [14]
Since independence, with Jaja Wachuku as the first Minister for Foreign Affairs and Commonwealth Relations, later called External Affairs, Nigerian foreign policy has been characterised by a focus on Africa as a regional power and by attachment to several fundamental principles: African unity and independence; capability to exercise hegemonic influence in the region: peaceful settlement of disputes; non-alignment and non-intentional interference in the internal affairs of other nations; and regional economic cooperation and development. In carrying out these principles, Nigeria participates in the African Union, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), the Non-Aligned Movement, the Commonwealth of Nations, and the United Nations.
Brazil–Nigeria relations refers to the current and historical relations between the Federative Republic of Brazil and the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Brazil and Nigeria maintain a traditional and diversified relationship, with a strong Nigerian influence on Brazilian cultural and social formation. Both nations are members of the Group of 77 and the United Nations.
The Republic of India and the Federal Republic of Nigeria have built strategic and commercial ties. India has a High Commission in Abuja and a Consulate in Lagos, and Nigeria has a High Commission in New Delhi. Indian business firms have invested estimated $15 billion in Nigeria. India is Nigeria's leading investors, with a investment base of about $20 billion. India-Africa trade has slowly been increasing with trade volume of USD 55.9 billion in year 2020-2021.
Nigeria–Russia relations are the bilateral foreign relations between Nigeria and Russia. Russia has an embassy in Lagos and a representative office in Abuja, and Nigeria has an embassy in Moscow.
Finland-Mexico relations are diplomatic relations between Finland and Mexico. Both nations are members of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development and the United Nations.
Ireland–Mexico relations are the foreign relations between Ireland and Mexico. 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, and World Trade Organization.
Israel–Nigeria relations refers to the bilateral relations between the states of Israel and Nigeria. The Nigerian ambassador to Israel is David Oladipo Obasa. Nigerian government in collaboration with the Israeli government to bring Science, technology and innovation (STI) to the teeming youths of Nigeria in other to reduce the rate of unemployment amongst youth in Nigeria.
Mexico–South Africa relations are the diplomatic relations between the United Mexican States and the Republic of South Africa. Both nations are members of the G-20 major economies, Group of 24 and the United Nations.
Egypt–Mexico relations are the diplomatic relations between the Arab Republic of Egypt and the United Mexican States. Both nations are members of the Group of 15, Group of 24 and the United Nations.
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.
Mexico–United Arab Emirates relations are the diplomatic relations between Mexico and the United Arab Emirates. Both nations are members of the United Nations.
Mexico–Pakistan relations are the diplomatic relations between Mexico and Pakistan. Both nations are members of the United Nations and the World Trade Organization.
Ivory Coast–Mexico relations are the diplomatic relations between Ivory Coast and Mexico. Both nations are members of the United Nations.
Mexico–Senegal relations are the diplomatic relations between the United Mexican States and the Republic of Senegal. Both nations are members of the Group of 15 and the United Nations.
Mexico–Tanzania relations are the diplomatic relations between the United Mexican States and the United Republic of Tanzania. Both nations are members of the United Nations.
Nigeria–Poland relations are the bilateral relations between Nigeria and Poland. Both nations are members of the United Nations and the World Trade Organization.
Mexico–Uganda relations are the diplomatic relations between the United Mexican States and the Republic of Uganda. Both nations are members of the United Nations.
Mexico–Tunisia relations are the diplomatic relations between the United Mexican States and the Republic of Tunisia. Both nations are members of the United Nations.
Mexico–Oman relations are the diplomatic relations between the Mexico and Oman. Both nations are members of the United Nations. Neither country has a resident ambassador.
Japan–Nigeria relations refers to the bilateral relations between Japan and Nigeria. The State of Japan has an embassy in Abuja and the Federal Republic of Nigeria has an embassy in Tokyo.
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