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The nations of Mexico and Nigeria established diplomatic relations in 1976 [1] and are two regional power nations in Latin America and Africa, respectively. Both nations are members of the Group of 15, Group of 24 and the United Nations.
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 Cancún 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 northern 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, known for coining the term BRIC in 2001, coined the term MINT (Mexico, Indonesia, Nigeria, and Turkey) an acronym that refers to a group of countries with the potential to realize rapid economic growth. [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 February 2020, Mexican customs confiscated a Yoruba ancient bronze sculpture and returned it to Nigeria. [8] The sculpture was later declared to be a fake according to the curator of the Royal Museum for Central Africa in Tervuren, Belgium. [9]
In 2024, both nations celebrated 48 years of diplomatic relations. [10]
High-level visits from Mexico to Nigeria [1]
High-level visits from Nigeria to Mexico [1] [3]
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). [11] [1]
In 2023, trade between the two nations totaled US$121.6 million. [12] Mexico's main exports to Nigeria include: motor cars and other vehicles, alcohol, wheat and meslin, fish, medicine, telephones and mobile phones, and tubes and pipes. Nigeria's main exports to Mexico include: plants, seeds, fruits, mineral or chemical nitrogenados; cocoa paste, and electrical wires and cables. [12] 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. [13]
Brazil–Nigeria relations are 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 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 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.
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–Saudi Arabia relations are the diplomatic relations between Mexico and Saudi Arabia. Both nations are mutual members of the G-20 major economies 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.
Azerbaijan–Mexico relations are the diplomatic relations between Azerbaijan and Mexico. Both nations are members of the United Nations.
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.
Lithuania–Mexico relations are the bilateral relations between Lithuania and Mexico. Both nations are members of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Neither country has a resident ambassador.
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–Sri Lanka relations are the diplomatic relations between Mexico and Sri Lanka. Both nations are members of the United Nations. Neither country has a resident ambassador.
Latvia–Mexico relations are the diplomatic relations between Latvia and Mexico. Both nations are members of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development and 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 are 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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