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The nations of Mexico and Norway established diplomatic relations in 1906. [1] Both nations are members of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development and the United Nations.
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The nations of Mexico and Norway established diplomatic relations in 1906. [1] Both nations are members of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development and the United Nations.
Norway recognized Mexico after the latter obtained its independence from Spain in 1821. At the time, Norway was part of the Union between Sweden and Norway. Mexico and the Union established diplomatic relations on 29 July 1885 with the signing of a Treaty of Friendship, Navigation and Commerce. [2] The union disbanded in 1905 and Norway became an independent nation. On 5 April 1906, Mexico established diplomatic relations with Norway. [1]
In 1910 Norway established an embassy in Mexico City and Mexico would established an embassy in Oslo a few years later. [3] During World War II, Mexico maintained diplomatic relations with the Norwegian government in exile. [4] After the war, both nations re-opened their embassies, respectively.
In 1968, Crown Prince (and future King) of Norway, Harald V paid an official visit to Mexico. [5] Since the initial visit, there have been several high-level visits between both nations. In June 2002, Mexico closed its embassy in Oslo due to financial restraints. [3] In March 2002, Norwegian Prime Minister Kjell Magne Bondevik attended the Monterrey Consensus in the Mexican city of Monterrey where he met with President Vicente Fox. [6] The Mexican embassy in Oslo was re-opened in 2014. [3]
In 2011, Mexican Foreign Secretary Patricia Espinosa paid a visit to Norway and in 2017, Mexican Foreign Secretary Luis Videgaray Caso also paid a visit to the country. [3] In April 2018, Norwegian Prime Minister Erna Solberg paid a visit to Mexico and met with President Enrique Peña Nieto. [3] While in Mexico, the two leaders discussed the joint work undertaken by their governments to strengthen political dialogue and identify new opportunities for collaboration in the energy and multilateral spheres. [3]
In February 2023, Norwegian Foreign Minister Anniken Huitfeldt paid a visit to Mexico and met with her counterpart Marcelo Ebrard. [7] In 2024, both nations celebrated 118 years of diplomatic relations. [8]
High-level visits from Mexico to Norway [9] [10] [11]
High-level visits from Norway to Mexico [5] [12] [9] [6]
Both nations have signed several bilateral agreements such as an Agreement on Cultural exchanges (1980); Agreement to Avoid Double Taxation and Prevent Tax Evasion in the Matter of Income and Property Taxes (1995); Agreement on Agriculture Cooperation (2000); and an Agreement on Fishing and Aquaculture Cooperation (2018). [13]
There are direct flights between Cancún International Airport and Oslo Airport, Gardermoen with TUI fly Nordic.
In 2001, Mexico signed a free trade agreement with the European Free Trade Association member nations (which includes Norway). In 2023, two-way trade between both nations amounted to US$407 million. [14] Mexico's main exports to Norway include: tubes and pipes of iron or steel, nickel and aluminum based products, telephones and mobile phones, machinery, fiberglass, vehicles and parts, rubber tires, beer, alcohol, fruits and vegetables. Norway's main exports to Mexico include: chemical based products, unwrought nickel, ferroalloys, electrical equipment, machinery, seafood, parts and accessories of motor vehicles, and medical equipment. [14] Mexican multinational companies such as Cemex and Orbia operate in Norway. [15] Norwegian multinational company Norsk Hydro operates in Mexico. [16]
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 Turkey established diplomatic relations in 1928. Both nations are members of the G20, OECD 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.
India and Mexico have had contact since the 1500s, but formal diplomatic relations were first established in 1950. Both nations are members of the G-20 major economies and the United Nations.
The nations of Indonesia and Mexico established diplomatic relations in 1953. Both nations view their counterpart as strategic partners in each other's regions; Indonesia in Southeast Asia and Mexico in Latin America. Both nations are mutual members of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation, Forum of East Asia-Latin America Cooperation, Group of 15, G20, MIKTA, United Nations, and the World Trade Organization.
The nations of Mexico and Morocco established diplomatic relations in 1962. Both nations are members of the Group of 24 and the United Nations.
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 Mexico and the Netherlands established diplomatic relations in 1827. Both nations are members of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development and the United Nations.
The nations of Algeria and Mexico established diplomatic relations in 1964. Both nations are members of the Group of 15, Group of 24 and the United Nations.
The nations of Mexico and Saudi Arabia established diplomatic relations in 1952. Both nations are mutual members of the G-20 major economies 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 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 Qatar established diplomatic relations in 1975. Both nations are members of the United Nations.
Chile–Norway relations are foreign relations between the Republic of Chile and the Kingdom of Norway. Both nations are members of the OECD and 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.
The nations of Mexico and Saint Lucia established diplomatic relations in 1979. 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.
The nations of The Bahamas and Mexico established diplomatic relations in 1974. 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.
The nations of Barbados and the Mexico established diplomatic relations in 1972. 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.
The nations of Grenada and Mexico established diplomatic relations in 1975. 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.
Brazil–Norway relations are the diplomatic relations between the Federative Republic of Brazil and the Kingdom of Norway. Both nations are members of the United Nations.
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